How to Get Started
While some people like to dive in headfirst and go 100-percent whole-food, plant-based overnight, we know that a sudden lifestyle shift isn’t for everyone. We asked one of our expert contributors, Craig McDougall, MD, for his advice for those who prefer a more gradual approach: “Add around 1,000 calories of legumes, whole grains, and starchy vegetables to your everyday routine. These starchy foods keep you full and satisfied, so you’ll naturally eat less of the animal products and processed foods that are making you sick.”
Forks Over Knives founder Brian Wendel has some good tips too. He encourages people to “not sweat the small stuff” and to look at the big picture instead: “Focus on the big changes like switching from meat, milk, and eggs to whole plant foods. Such changes dramatically improve the nutritional composition of your diet, so this is where you will find the most noticeable and measurable improvements in your health.”
Whether you go all-in or decide to make a gradual shift, the time to start making the change is now. You’ll be glad you did.
To learn more about the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, watch the documentary “Forks over Knives”. This film has changed the lives of so many across the globe.
Plant Based Diet and Fitness
One of the things that people worry about in terms of switching to a plant-based diet is that they won’t get enough protein. This is especially a concern for those who participate in intense fitness activities. But the truth is, plant-based diets are a perfect for those who work out regularly as well as professional athletes.
Today, there are several elite athletes who successfully compete and win while eating a plant-based diet. From tennis player Venus Williams to basketball player Kyrie Irving to ultramarathoner Scott Jurek, athletes who compete at high levels in different sports proudly support and talk about the importance of their plant-based diets.
Source: https://pha.berkeley.edu/2021/04/11/benefits-of-plant-based-diets-in-athletic-performance/
To learn the science behind how plant-based diets affect athletic performance, please watch this mind-blowing film which is currently streaming on Netflix. Whether you choose to go fully plant based or just integrate some more plant-based meals into your diet, the information in this film is valuable to all.
