There is not one, specific way to go about maintaining a plant-based eating lifestyle. In general, plant-based eating means refraining from all – or at the very least, certain – types of animal protein. The great news is that you can make it what you want (within reason, of course)!
Even if you do not want to remove animals from your diet, strongly consider eating plants 5-7 times a week. Here are some options that you can try:
● Vegetarian: No animal protein. Will eat eggs and yogurt.
● Vegan: No animal products. No meat no dairy.
● Lacto-vegetarian: No animal protein. No eggs. Will eat dairy products.
● Ovo vegetarian: No animal protein. No dairy. Will eat eggs.
● Pesco/Pollo vegetarian: No red meat. Will eat chicken or fish.
● Pollo vegetarian: No red meat or fish. Will eat chicken.
Studies have shown that decreasing your intake of animal protein is very beneficial to your health. So, instead of eating meat for protein, consider some plant-based sources. Look at allthat it can do for you:
● Lower bad cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
● Lower blood pressure
● Lower A1c levels and the risk of Type 2 Diabetes
● Lower your BMI
● Lower the use of diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol medications
Even if you start out slowly with eating plants (i.e. once or twice a week), you will be leaps and bounds ahead of someone who doesn’t. We owe it to ourselves to give it a good, hard try. Start by making the commitment to go meatless for one or two meals each week for the month of July and see how you feel at the end of 30 days. Comment below and let me know your plan, and then check back in and let me know how you did! If you are already doing this, let us know how this is working for you – we’d love to hear your success and others could benefit from your motivation!
Are you looking for ideas on meatless meals??? No worries! I would never leave you hanging like that. You know I am here to serve and make sure you have all the tools you need friend. Email me right away so we can get you on your way to healthier meals. You are so worth it! I am so excited for you to take this next step in your journey!
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