Plant-Rich Eating
We’re helping practices and patients each a more plant-rich diet.
From a health perspective, eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains provides essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Environmentally, plant-based foods generally have a lower carbon footprint compared to animal products, as they require fewer resources like water, land, and energy. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing deforestation, plant-rich eating contributes to a more sustainable and eco-friendly food system, helping to combat climate change.
Resources
For Patients
Watch this 25-minute video to get started with plant-rich eating.
For Providers
A 25-minute webinar on Plant-Rich Diets including patient health and planetary benefits, nutritional considerations, and tools to help you prescribe plant-rich. Featuring Dr. Meghan Davis, Michele MacDonald-Werstuck, R.D., and Dr. Brian McKenna.
Plant-Based Eating Quick Reference – A summary of Plant-Rich Benefits for quick clinical use.
Plant Rx – Use this digital/printable tool to prescribe plant-rich eating to your patients. Includes benefits, resources, and steps to get started for patients.
Plant-Rich Background Guide – Our most in-depth written resource with evidence-based information, guidance, tools and resources on prescribing plant-rich eating. Extensive reference section.
Plant Rich Promotional Poster – Printable poster listing health and planetary benefits of following plant-rich eating patterns, as well as a picture of Canada’s Food Guide.
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