6 Get more protein from plants

Research shows that people following a plant-based (vegetarian or vegan) diet have a lower body mass index (BMI) and are less likely to gain weight compared to meat eaters. What’s more, intervention studies have shown greater weight loss with vegetarian or vegan diets compared to other diets. There are many reasons a plant-based diet might favour weight loss, but one explanation is the satiating effect of plant protein. Several studies have found legumes

(such as lentils and dried or canned beans) can help with improving satiety and weight loss, probably due to their combination of plant protein, dietary fibre and low GI carbs.