HEALTHY FAMILY
Most of us don’t get enough
produce on our plates or fiber in
our diets. By making plants the
focus of a meal, we are ensuring
we get these crucial nutrients.

barley, etc.), beans, veggies, avocado and
dressing to a bowl for a tasty, balanced meal.

With the increase of this trend, comes a
surge of products, recipes and even plant-
based restaurant entrees, which make it eas-
ier. Do a quick search and you’ll find there
are plenty of plant-based recipes online.

Keep in mind, however, that just because
something is “plant-based” doesn’t automat-
ically make it a more nutritious option. For
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example, vegan brownies likely contain the
same calories, sugar, fat, etc. as non-vegan
brownies. So as with anything, consider the
whole food and its ingredients. If you’re con-
cerned about getting adequate nutrients, like
vitamin D or B12, look for plant-based prod-
ucts that are high in those nutrients.

Plant-based eating is a great way to get
more produce and fiber into your diet and
has proven health benefits. As with any eat-
ing pattern, find something that works for
you and your body. ■
Marissa Donovan, MS, RD, LDN is a
D.C.-area resident, registered dietitian
and in-store nutritionist for Giant Food.

For more on plant-based eating or
nutrition, check out Giant’s “Nutrition
Made Easy” podcast, available at
giantfood.com/nutrition and on iTunes.

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