Eat more plant-based food: go for 'fifty-fifty’
Eating more plant-based, it’s the smart thing to do. A meal without meat or fish is not only better for your health, but also for your environment and the climate. Besides, plant-based food is now tastier and easier to prepare than ever. The fifty-fifty guideline will get you started.
What does a plant-based diet mean?
A healthy plant-based meal consists of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, potatoes, legumes, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils.
What are the benefits of eating plant-based food every now and then?
Almost all of us like a piece of meat, fish or cheese and a glass of milk. However, an increasing number of Belgians say that they want to eat less meat and fish in the future. A smart idea, because varying with plant-based meals is good: for your health and for the climate.
Plant-based food is healthier
- Too much is never good. This also goes for eating too much meat, fish and dairy.
- Varying with plant-based foods lowers your risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer.
- Also moderate how much red meat and processed meat you eat.
Plant-based food is better for the climate
- Food production accounts for about a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Meat, fish and dairy have a large share in this.
- Eating plant-based food more often means not only less greenhouse gas emissions but also less water consumption, less land use, less pollution and less deforestation.
- Did you know that plant-based products often have a better Eco-score?
Go for 'fifty-fifty'
Eating plant-based does not mean 'all or nothing'. Every little bit helps. Try going for 'fifty-fifty' and choosing plant-based meals half of the week. Monday schnitzel, Tuesday a buddha bowl. Or vegetable soup in the afternoon, spaghetti with minced meat in the evening. You choose what works for you!
By the way, choosing plant-based is becoming tastier and easier. You can start today by replacing one ingredient, product or meal. Enjoy!
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