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With so many different diet trends becoming so popular, figuring out the right one for your body can be difficult. However, there are some key changes you can make in your diet to see weight loss results more quickly. Specifically, switching to more plant-based foods can help speed up your weight loss.
Read on for how a plant-based diet could be the key to seeing weight loss in 2020!
Plant-Based Diets
Switching to a plant-based diet is not only good for the environment, but it also can help you achieve your weight loss goals.
In fact, since plant-based diets are so high in fiber (higher than most meat-friendly diets), switching over can help you see a real improvement in how efficiently you lose weight.
Soluble Fiber
Soluble fiber specifically is great for weight loss, and commonly found in plant-based foods like sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and whole grains.
According to Healthline, "Soluble fiber helps keep your gut bacteria healthy and promotes overall fat loss by reducing your appetite."
Centering your diet around these types of fiber-rich plant-based foods can be a great way to lose unwanted weight and stay healthy.
With that in mind, sticking to a plant-based (or at least predominantly plant-based) diet could make a huge difference in your ability to lose weight and keep the weight off.
When it comes to incorporating vegetarianism into your every day life, the question of protein is bound to come up. Although meat is a great source of protein, it is not the only one.
In fact, many plant-based foods, such as tempeh, lentils, and chickpeas, are high in protein. Since protein is another key component of weight loss, making sure to add these foods into your diet (along with your high-fiber ingredients) is crucial in achieving sustainable weight loss.
