7 Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Diet Why would I give up meat? Going plant-based doesn't necessarily mean you have to. Our definition of a plant-based diet allows for modest amounts of fish and lean meat. But more importantly, choosing a diet heavy in fruits and veggies may help ward off chronic diseases and keep you svelte in 2016 and years to come. U.S. News has gathered a few reasons to go the plant-based route. Diabetes prevention Roughly 387 million people are living with diabetes , and according to the International Diabetes Federation, that number is expected to soar to nearly 600 million by 2035. Type 2 diabetes is entirely preventable, and plenty of research suggests a plant-based diet can help ward off the disease. Hypertension control Lots of research, including some from the Harvard School of Public Health, suggests a diet loaded with fruits and veggies can lower blood pressure . About 1 in 3 American adults suffers from high blood p
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