Experiment With a Meatless Burger to Ease Into Plant-Based Eating

Whether you have plant-only eaters at your picnic table or are a vegan or vegetarian yourself, a few meat alternatives might benefit everyone's health. Portobello mushrooms stuffed with goat cheese and fresh herbs can be grilled. Put them on buns and you've got yourself some tasty veggie burgers. For another hearty meat-free main dish option, try stuffed bell peppers. Bell peppers have a smoky, charred flavor that makes them stand out.

More fiber, vitamins, and minerals may be added to your diet by eating more plant-based food. One of the things that stands out about plant-based foods, according to MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, is their fiber, which may help keep you regulate your blood sugar, lower your cholesterol, and reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.