By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 2, 2020 Plant-based nutrition has been shown to reduce inflammation and your risk for numerous medical conditions, including heart disease and some cancers (1, 2, 3). It is also associated with longevity and supports a diverse gut microbiome - the variety of good bacteria living in your gut (2, 3). Do not be mistaken though, "plant-based" is not the same thing as #vegan - where no animal products are consumed or included in the person's li