THE PLANT-BASED
DIFFERENCE
fresh, seasonal USDA-certified organic produce and
hearty plant-based protein options to meet your nutritional needs.
fresh, seasonal USDA-certified organic produce and
hearty plant-based protein options to meet your nutritional needs.
How Plant-Based Foods Boost Your Health
Increasing your consumption of a variety of plant-based whole foods means delivering more fiber, antioxidants, polyphenols & phytochemicals, and vitamins & minerals to the body.
Fiber helps support the gut microbiome. A balanced and diverse gut microbiome plays a role in supporting the immune system and reducing the risk of inflammatory conditions.¹
Antioxidants, polyphenols & phytochemicals helps support the gut microbiome. A balanced and diverse gut microbiome help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation + support the regulation of the immune system.² ³
Vitamins and minerals helps support the gut microbiome. A balanced and diverse gut microbiome help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation + support the regulation of the immune system.² ³
Fiber helps support the gut microbiome. A balanced and diverse gut microbiome plays a role in supporting the immune system and reducing the risk of inflammatory conditions.¹
Antioxidants, polyphenols & phytochemicals helps support the gut microbiome. A balanced and diverse gut microbiome help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation + support the regulation of the immune system.² ³
Vitamins and minerals helps support the gut microbiome. A balanced and diverse gut microbiome help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation + support the regulation of the immune system.² ³
Adding plant-based whole foods to the diet may also result in reduced consumption of red and highly-processed meats and/or highly-processed foods, thus supporting a healthy eating pattern.⁴
REFERENCES
¹ Peregrin, T. (2013). The Inside Tract: What RDs Need to Know about the Gut Microbiome. Journal of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 113(8), 1021-1023. https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(13)00643-6/.
² Gombart, A.F., Pierre, A., Maggini, S. (2020). A Review of Micronutrients and the Immune System–Working in Harmony to Reduce the Risk of Infection. Nutrients, 12(1), 236. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010236.
³ Wiertsema, S.P., Van Bergenhenegouwen, J., Garssen, J., Knippels, L.M.J. (2021). The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System in the Context of Infectious Diseases throughout Life and the Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Treatment Strategies. Nutrients, 13(3), 886. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030886.
⁴ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Available at DietaryGuidelines.gov.