This one will definitely send shudders down the spine of meat-lovers. Shifting to a plant-based diet that focuses on vegetables, beans, and nuts will not only add flavor and variety to your meal but also help in mitigating deforestation and reduce freshwater withdrawals for food production. This way you get to improve your personal health as well as save the planet. Besides, there are so many varieties to try: mouth-watering pasta, salads, vegetable-based stews, rice dishes, and more.

Plant-based diets are easy to follow and help you live an ethically healthy life. Ideally, a plant-based meal involves minimally processed food, moderate quantity of fish, minimal red meat (meat with low-fat content is preferable), and low-fat dairy.

According to U.S. News, these are the best plant-based diets:

Mediterranean Diet The Flexitarian Diet Nordic Diet Ornish Diet Vegetarian Diet

But, first things first. Understand which meal plan suits your body type to get your diet off to a good start.