260: Plant Based Diets: New Research on Benefits & Ideas for Simple Swaps – Dr. Wendy Bazilian

This Sound Bites® Podcast episode is sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and Wendy Bazilian is a paid partner for the California Walnut Commission. Food trends ebb and flow but eating a plant-based diet has continued to trend and is likely to stick around for years to come. However, what exactly does a plant-based diet mean? What foods fit? And do people really understand how to implement it and reap the benefits? We will discuss the latest research on the effects that simple plant-based swaps can make on diet quality and overall well-being. Tune into this episode to learn about: · different terminology for plant-based eating · new research on plant-based dietary patterns · benefits of plant-based eating beyond adding produce to the diet · how people who include meat/animal products can benefit from plant-based eating · how partially replacing meat may potentially support health · health benefits of walnuts · tips for putting this new research into action · where to find more information and resources Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/260