Psychological and Medical Benefits of a Plant-Rich Diet

Psychological and Medical Benefits of a Plant-Rich Diet is organized by Institute for Brain Potential (IBP).

Initial Release Date: 11/10/2020
Expiration Date: 11/10/2023

Description: 
This program is designed to provide health professionals with a detailed and practical understanding of plant-based diets. Emphasis is placed on the sources and properties of key phytochemicals.

Participants completing this 6-hour program should be able to:

• Describe how plants confer nutrients that protect human health.
• Identify the sources and benefits of key phytochemicals.
• Discuss how longevity disease prevention and recurrence can be provided by a plant-rich diet.
• Describe how the health of the GI tract, heart, and brain can be enhanced by a plant-rich diet.
• Outline several steps to help a client adopt a plant-rich diet

Humans and Plants

• Phytochemicals
• Survival Value
• Plant Polyphenols, Stress, and Longevity
• Understanding Phytochemicals

Sources and Benefits of Key Phytochemicals

• Carotenoids
• Flavonoids
• Ellagic Acid
• Allium Compounds

Benefits of a Whole Food Plant-Rich Diet

• Longevity
• Disease Prevention
• Preventing Disease Recurrence
• The Most Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Benefits for Specific Conditions

• Gut Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Brain Health

Adoption of Plant-Rich Diets

• Dietary Acceptability
• Overcoming Barriers to Adoption
• Common Concerns and Misconceptions
• Tryptophan