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Plant-based Diets / Explore the Flexitarian Diet / Vegan Diet

January 28, 2025 • Barpath Fitness • Season 1 • Episode 220

On today’s episode of the podcast, we dive into plant-based diets to explore the benefits and challenges of vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian ways of eating. We discuss what it means to follow a vegan diet, the potential nutrient deficiencies to watch for, and how it compares to other diets in terms of health and sustainability. We also examine the environmental impacts of meat consumption versus plant-based diets, considering factors like greenhouse gas emissions, monocrop farming, and regenerative agriculture practices. This episode shares insights on how to make plant-based eating sustainable for both your health and the planet, along with tips for finding local and regenerative food sources.

In this episode, we discuss:

Vegan vs Vegetarian vs Flexitarian Diets
Health Benefits of Each Diet
Cons Of Each One
Environmental Impact of Eating Meat vs. Not Eating Meat
Choosing the Right Diet for You

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