The plant-based diet | Michael Greger, MD, | TEDxBismarck

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Research shows that it can take 17 years to implement findings in clinical practice; heart disease can be reversed with diet and lifestyle changes, specifically a whole food plant-based diet which promotes weight loss success. Participants in a study on plant-based diets lost an average of 19 pounds in 3 months, continued to lose weight after the study ended, and saw an increase in resting metabolic rate, making it an effective strategy for weight loss.

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  • Implementation of research findings in clinical practice can be a prolonged process, taking an average of 17 years.
  • Adopting a whole food plant-based diet not only aids in weight loss but can also potentially reverse heart disease, showcasing its significant impact on health outcomes.

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Plant-Based Diet: Weight Loss and Health Benefits

  • Research findings can take an average of 17 years to be implemented in clinical practice.
  • Heart disease can be reversed with diet and lifestyle changes alone.
  • A whole food plant-based diet is the most successful weight loss strategy.
  • In a study, individuals on a plant-based diet lost an average of 19 pounds in 3 months.
  • Participants in the plant-based group continued to lose weight even after the study ended.
  • Eating plant-based can increase resting metabolic rate, burning more calories.
  • Encouraging ad libitum eating of plant-based foods can lead to reduced calorie intake.
  • Plant-based diets, rich in fiber, can trap calories and aid in weight loss.
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