Plant-Based Diet: Health Perspective
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemicals and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2025 | Viewed by 112
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent research highlights the health benefits of plant-based diets, particularly in preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancer. These diets are associated with better health markers like lower blood pressure, healthier body weight, and reduced inflammation. However, it is important to consider that other factors, such as genetics, may influence these benefits. Additionally, individuals following vegetarian or vegan diets need to be mindful of potential nutrient deficiencies, particularly vitamin B12 and iron.
This Special Issue entitled “Plant-Based Diet: Health Perspective” aims to explore different aspects of plant-based diets, including the role of functional food plants, the sustainability of growing one's own food, and the potential for these diets to reduce reliance on medications. The goal is to gather scientific evidence on how plant-based diets can improve health, reduce medication costs, and/or enhance quality of life and longevity. This Special Issue seeks contributions of various research types, including original research, clinical trials, and reviews, to support better public health through plant-based nutrition.
We are particularly interested in research and reviews that explore the following:
- The health impacts of plant-derived foods and vegan diets.
- Functional food plants and their potential to reduce the need for medications.
- The role of plant-based diets in managing chronic disorders.
- Sustainability practices, such as growing your own food, and their implications for hunger, therapy, and environmental health.
- The use of spices and edible oils from plants for promoting a healthy gut.
- The benefits of fermented plant-derived foods.
- Cultural, economic, and social dimensions of plant-based eating.
- Innovations in plant-based food production and technology.
- Public health strategies to encourage the adoption of plant-based diets.
Dr. Alok Paul
Dr. Sónia M. R. Oliveira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-derived foods
- functional food plants
- vegan diets
- plant-based diet
- therapy
- chronic disease management
- healthy gut
- fermented plant-derived foods
- healthy life
- complementary treatment
- edible oils
- spices
- traditional medicine
- sustainability
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