Why Plant-based? - Make the Change

Natural Gourmet Cuisine empowers individuals to make informed, health-supportive food choices by simplifying the transition to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle through nutrition education and culinary guidance.

Food is never neutral. Every bite of food has an impact on the body, either causing harm or promoting optimal function and healing. Bite by bite, at each meal, you will determine your future health.

Scott Stoll, M.D. Rouxbe Advisory Board Member

People choose to adopt a plant-based lifestyle for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the more common ones.

1. Personal health and public health.

2. Concern for the environment and recognition of the negative effects of the chemicals and by-products of large-scale meat production.

3. Ethical, religious, and spiritual considerations that touch on how we co-exist and interact with animals.

¹Overall Meat Consumption in the U.S.

~ 226-227 pounds per person/year (retail weight, includes waste)

~ 141 pounds per person/year (actual consumption, adjusted for waste)

About 97% of U.S. households consume meat.

The U.S. is among the highest meat-consuming countries globally.

²Benefits of Reducing Meat Intake

Current research in plant-based health shows that including more plants in the diet can help combat chronic and preventable diseases, including:

·      Type 2 Diabetes

·      Lower risk of heart disease

·      Gastrointestinal disease

·      Hypertension

·      Improved weight management

·      Better insulin sensitivity

¹References

Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2025, Per capita availability of red meat and poultry projected higher in 2025 and 2026 | Economic Research Service

Inside Animal AG, 2026, Per Capita Meat Consumption - Inside Animal Ag

²Supported by research on:

·      What is the Mediterranean Diet?

·      Basic Guidelines for Healthy Eating

·      How does Plant-Forward (Plant-Based) Eating Benefit Your Health