What Are the Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet? (podcast)
Helps reduce weight, lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes

Dr. Jennifer Chronis, Family Medicine
Helps reduce weight, lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes
We all know fruits and vegetables are healthy. Making them the foundation of your diet is highly beneficial.
A growing body of evidence suggests plant-based diets — where the majority of your nutrients come from plants instead of animals — can lower cholesterol, decrease blood sugar, and reduce your risk of diabetes and certain cancers.
In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Jennifer Chronis, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Jefferson in Oceanside, discuss the different types of plant-based diets and their benefits, plus what to consider before making any changes to your existing diet.
Dr. Chronis provides tips on how to get creative with recipes to keep your plant-based diet healthy and interesting.
Listen to the episode on how plant-based diets work
Listen to the episode on how plant-based diets work
Podcast highlights
Watch the video on the benefits of a plant-based diet
Watch the San Diego Health video with host Susan Taylor and Dr. Chronis discussing if a plant-based diet is right for you.