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Benefits and limitations of vegan, vegetarian and other plant-based diets

Published: Nov. 8, 2019, 11:16 a.m.

Maureen Franklin (photo by Jim Howe) Maureen Franklin (photo by Jim Howe) Why would people choose to eat a plant-based diet? What benefits and what limitations would they face? Upstate registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin discusses what to consider about these diets. She also addresses the newer plant-based alternatives to meat, which are not necessarily healthier. Why would people choose to eat a plant-based diet? What benefits and what limitations would they face? Upstate registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin discusses what to consider about these diets. She also addresses the newer plant-based alternatives to meat, which are not necessarily healthier.