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Plant-Based Diet

Meaning

A Plant-Based Diet is a nutritional pattern that emphasizes the consumption of foods derived predominantly from plant sources, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, while minimizing or excluding animal products. This dietary approach is inherently rich in essential fiber, micronutrients, and bioactive phytochemicals, providing significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits to the systemic physiology. Adopting a predominantly plant-based pattern is clinically associated with improved cardiovascular health, enhanced glucose homeostasis, and a favorable modulation of the gut microbiome, all of which support overall endocrine function.