HUNGRY FOR HEALTH The Shift Toward Plant-Based Eating
Plant-based may reduce your risk of cancer.
The appetite for plant-based foods isn't slowing down — in fact, it's rising. According to a 2021 Bloomberg report, by 2030, the plant-based food industry is projected to hit $162 billion! Eating plant-based means finding food sources that originate mainly from plants, inherently focusing on fresh produce, whole grains, beans, legumes, seeds, and nuts. Let's explore the benefits of eating plant-based! Plant-based keeps your heart healthy. According to studies posted in the Journal of the American Heart Association, consuming a diet high in plant-based foods may lower the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease. Meat contains saturated fat, which studies show increases the risk of heart problems. But, it’s also important to make sure your plant-based choices are heart friendly, too! Load up on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes and avoid refined grains, fatty foods, and sugary beverages! Plant-based lowers your blood pressure. Plant-based diets are linked to lower blood pressure, which greatly reduces the risk for strokes, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. The risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure, increases in people who consume large amounts of animal products such as meat and dairy. Even just limiting the amount of meat and dairy in your diet is proven to make a difference!
The nutrients present in plant-based foods reduce the risk of getting several types of cancer. Plant- based foods contain phytochemicals, which shield the cells in your body from damage and have awesome anti-inflammatory properties. So, load up on those legumes, whole grains, fruits, and veggies — your body will thank you!
Plant-based can help you lose weight. Typically, plant-based foods are
lower in calorie density than meats and other animal products, thus you can fill up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains without the same calorie burden you may experience from other sources of food. With all of the health-based advantages of shifting toward a plant- based diet, more people are catching on and making the switch or reducing their meat intake. What’s on your plate?
The Sisco Family’s Favorite Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches
TAKE A BREAK!
Makes 12 sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
• 1 bundle green onions, finely chopped • 1 bundle fresh dill, finely chopped • 24 oz avocado mayonnaise (or mayonnaise of choice) • 2 tbsp butter
• 1 rotisserie chicken • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese and extra for topping
• 6 English muffins • 12 pineapple slices
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the chopped dill and green onions with the mayonnaise. Set aside. 2. Shred the rotisserie chicken meat and set aside. 3. Heat a 12-inch pan on medium-low heat and melt butter. Then add shredded rotisserie chicken and salt and pepper. Stir until chicken is hot. 4. Add shredded cheese to chicken mixture and stir. Turn the stove off and cover shredded chicken in the pan.
5. Cut English muffins in half and toast them on a baking sheet in the oven for 3–5 minutes at 350 F. 6. Once muffins are toasted, place shredded chicken on each slice. Add a slice of pineapple on top of shredded chicken, add a tablespoon of mayo dressing, and finish it off with some extra shredded mild cheddar. 7. Bake the sandwiches at 375 F until top cheese is melted. Enjoy immediately!
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