The important thing when it comes to reducing bodyfat is that you achieve a ‘calorie deficit’ consistently, over time. Eating in a calorie deficit means consuming less calories (energy) than you use. However, it’s not always that simple when you consider other factors such as hunger, habits, and lifestyle…

The short answer is – yes you can build muscle on a plant-based diet. However, it can take a lot more effort to obtain the protein that you need from your diet when you focus exclusively on plant-based foods. Plant-based diets that exclude meat, fish and other animal products, for example, can sometimes lack adequate amounts of protein.

A plant-based diet focuses on foods that are minimally processed like fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, peas, beans and lentils, but doesn’t have to exclude meat or animal products entirely.