colorectal cancers. Plant-based diets have also been linked to an almost 50 per cent reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes; plus, they have been shown to improve blood sugar control in diabetes and pre-diabetes. Eating a plant-based diet improves the health of your gut, so you are better able to absorb the nutrients from food that support your immune system; it also reduces inflammation, lowers LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol, stabilises blood pressure and regulates bowel function. In many studies, a higher intake of fruits and vegetables has been shown to be strongly associated with significantly better cognitive health, and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, mental impairment and dementia, thanks to their high content of nutrients and phytochemicals with antioxidant properties, which help to neutralise free radicals. Focusing on plant foods and unprocessed foods plays a major role in weight loss and preventing obesity. A large and growing body of research consistently shows that adopting a plant-based eating pattern results in a significantly greater weight loss than a non-plant-based diet. Importantly, the combination of eating more plant-based foods and cutting out processed foods, like sweets, fast food, and refined grains, is both a weight loss tool and a tried-and-tested method for maintaining that hard-won weight loss. Plant-based nutrition ideas Hemp foods: These foods are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, boasting a 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to
Filled to the brim with essential fatty acids, Omega 3 & 6, Vitamin E and natural vitamins, Hemp Seed Oil is the perfect addition to a healthy and balanced diet.
health, and may even assist in pain relief, especially if the pain is a result of inflammation. Go Vita loves . . . Hemp Foods Australia
Hemp Seeds and Hemp Oil www.hempfoods.com.au
Green and red superfoods: Wheatgrass, barley grass, chlorella and spirulina are all nutrient-rich superfoods packed with valuable phytonutrients, such as carotenes, chlorophyll, folate, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, which support detoxification. Astaxanthin, from micro algae, is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature; other nutrient-rich ‘red’ plant foods include beetroot, acai berry, blackberry and pomegranate. Go Vita loves . . . Melrose Essential Phytoplankton: This superfood is a microalgae, a natural, sustainable source of omega-3 fatty acids plus over 75 essential nutrients. It supports and strengthens immunity, due to its unique nutrient profile of: beta glucan (shown to support immunomodulation and immunostimulant activity); glutathione, carotenoids and chlorophyll (antioxidants which protect cell membranes, enzymes and DNA from the harmful effects of free radicals); plus vitamins C, E and B12, zinc, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (all shown to reduce inflammation and support the immune system). Go Vita loves . . . ULTANA Phytoplankton Greens and Essential Reds www.melrosehealth.com.au
omega-3, which can help to relieve dry skin, oxidation and inflammation, treat skin diseases like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and
acne, and strengthen fragile or ageing skin, making it more resistant to infection. The fatty acid and polyphenol content of hemp seeds and oil is also beneficial for brain and he a r t
from Phytality Nutrition www.phytality.com.au
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