PLANT POWER

ore than two million Aussies currently claim to be full-time vegetarians, meaning they forego all meat, fish and poultry. One good reason: plant-based eating scores serious points for helping you lose weight and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. But you don’t have to go all or nothing to reap the benefits. Even a shift towards eating more whole grains, beans and vegies – and less meat – can improve your health stats. It does mean, though, that you need to pay closer attention to what you’re eating to ensure you’re choosing the most nutrient-dense foods. Keep these four