What Are 5 Plant-Based Foods?

The NHS and Victoria Department of Health suggest the five food groups vegans can eat include fortified plant-based dairy alternatives or soy products, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains ( 25 , 32 ).

Are Eggs OK on a Plant-Based Diet?

Eggs are acceptable for vegetarians who eat eggs or people on an unrestricted or regular diet who enjoy occasional plant-based meals ( 32 ). However, the NHS outlines that veganism, the strictest kind of plant-based diet, doesn’t include dairy or eggs because the items are animal products ( 25 ).

What Is 1 Meal a Day Plant-Based?

The one meal-a-day plant-based movement suggests you swap one regular meal daily with a plant-based alternative, whether doing it for environmental or health purposes. A German meta-analysis of 37 studies over 19 years found that substituting animal-based foods with plant-based foods may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease ( 21 ).

Why Am I So Hungry on a Plant-Based Diet?

You may need more protein and fiber to stop feeling hungry or feel full longer on a plant-based diet. A Korean review of clinical evidence related to protein-rich diets shows that higher-protein meals reduce ghrelin, a hunger-inducing hormone ( 7 ). Meanwhile, protein increases satiety hormones like glucagon-like peptide- 1 (GLP-1) and cholecystokinin (CCK). Also, a Malaysian systematic review shows that soluble fiber takes longer to digest and may help you feel fuller for longer ( 28 ).