Are you thinking about going on a plant-based weight loss plan, but still not sure?  With so many weight loss plans out there, it can be challenging to know which is best for you. How do you decide? A good indicator of an effective plan is the amount of weight you lose, and most importantly, how healthy you feel as you are losing this weight. Plant-based weight loss programs have been proven to be a healthy and energizing way to meet weight loss goals. You really can’t go wrong with deciding to have plants be the center of your weight loss strategy.

What Makes a Plant-Based Weight Loss Plan Healthy?

This type of weight loss plan consists of eating foods that are filled with essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, that are vital to improving and maintaining your health. This includes vegetables, tubers, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. Sounds healthy, doesn’t it? And if you want to push the health meter even further, make sure to center your plant-based weight loss program around raw foods. Learn more about how to lose weight on a Raw Food Diet.

If you do some research, you will find out just how many healthy elements are in individual plants. These elements are actually what makes going on a plant-based weight loss plan so appealing. Let’s take carrots for example. Most people have heard carrots are good for your eyes, but did you know that carrots are rich in folate, potassium, iron, copper, and contain many antioxidant agents? This is just one example of one plant. Imagine filling your weight loss menu with multiple plants, each providing a multitude of healthy elements.

Sounds Healthy, But Is It Effective for Weight Loss?

Absolutely! Taking action and control of your weight by eating plants is a very effective way to trim down. Too many calories can be a big culprit in the prevention of weight loss. A plant-based weight loss plan, filled will vegetables and fruits, will naturally provide you with lower calorie meals. In addition, vegetables and fruits have a high water content, which is beneficial in keeping you feeling full without the calories. Read more about plant-based diets in regards to calories.

Be aware that some plants contain more calories than others. Legumes, as well as some tubers, such as potatoes, are a good example.  These items should be carefully added to your plan. Sticking with a plant-based weight loss plan will steer you away from refined or simple carbohydrates, which will make weight loss difficult.

Need a Great Recipe to Kick Start Your Plant-Based Weight Loss Menu?

This meal is one of our raw food favorites,  Pesto Pasta With Nut Crumble. In an effort to avoid real pasta, this is a great alternative, using zucchini style noodles. Replacing pasta with zucchini adds a tremendous amount of flavor, as well as nutritional value. This meal also includes other healthy ingredients, such as tomatoes, pine nuts, and garlic.

Now that you are aware that plant-based weight loss is possible, as well as healthy, start mapping out your meals for this week. Have fun with it, and keep us posted on your progress.

Take Your Weight Loss Plan to the Next Level

If you are serious about taking the healthiest approach to your plant-based weight loss program, eating only raw food is the best way to go. We suggest our Living Raw Food Made Easy program, to help you easily get started on your journey.

If you want to take your plant-based diet to a new level, consider our Raw Vegan Culinary Course.