FOOD
FOOD
When you think of a plant based lifestyle, the image of a boring salad is likely what comes to mind. You may wonder:
- If I get rid of meat and fish from my diet, what will I replace it with?
- I don’t want to be stuck eating salads every day.
- Everyone needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, there is no way plants can replace dairy.
When you think of a plant based lifestyle, the image of a boring salad is likely what comes to mind. You may wonder:
- If I get rid of meat and fish from my diet, what will I replace it with?
- I don’t want to be stuck eating salads every day.
- Everyone needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, there is no way plants can replace dairy.
Perhaps, you think transitioning to this lifestyle will be expensive. Depending on where you live, there is a reason why certain foods are expensive during the winter months. The key is purchasing the correct foods while they are in season in the amount you need. Planning out a food guide will ensure you not only live healthy but do so at your budget.
I can tell you from my experience, you can get healthy options at any location whether it be a food bank, bodega or local supermarket for a reasonable price. Farmers Markets are another option and always offer the most variety at a better price during the warmer months.
Perhaps, you think transitioning to this lifestyle will be expensive. Depending on where you live, there is a reason why certain foods are expensive during the winter months. The key is purchasing the correct foods while they are in season in the amount you need. Planning out a food guide will ensure you not only live healthy but do so at your budget.
I can tell you from my experience, you can get healthy options at any location whether it be a food bank, bodega or local supermarket for a reasonable price. Farmers Markets are another option and always offer the most variety at a better price during the warmer months.
Transitioning to a healthy plant based lifestyle won’t require you to take any courses in nutrition. Unless you want to, you should not feel pressured to hire a nutritionist. With the internet at our fingertips, information about this lifestyle can be overwhelming. You have two things working for your benefit: your instincts and brain to guide you.
The simplest way to know if it’s a good choice is by either confirming you can find it in its natural state somewhere in this world or reading labels. When reading labels, the best rule is: less ingredients with the most pronounceable names wins. Once you begin including highly processed items (i.e., tofu), you may find your body may not agree with your choice.
Transitioning to a healthy plant based lifestyle won’t require you to take any courses in nutrition. Unless you want to, you should not feel pressured to hire a nutritionist. With the internet at our fingertips, information about this lifestyle can be overwhelming. You have two things working for your benefit: your instincts and brain to guide you.
The simplest way to know if it’s a good choice is by either confirming you can find it in its natural state somewhere in this world or reading labels. When reading labels, the best rule is: less ingredients with the most pronounceable names wins. Once you begin including highly processed items (i.e., tofu), you may find your body may not agree with your choice.
The beautiful cookbook is another trap. In your mind, you want to create interesting dishes and likely looking for some level of variety. You may find yourself wasting time hunting through the store shelves for [insert obscure ingredient here].
Spending too much time in the kitchen is another reason why people go back to their previous lifestyle. You can eat healthy meals with a few simple ingredients in 15 minutes or less in the kitchen. This lifestyle is sustainable once you understand which food choices work best for you.
The beautiful cookbook is another trap. In your mind, you want to create interesting dishes and likely looking for some level of variety. You may find yourself wasting time hunting through the store shelves for [insert obscure ingredient here].
Spending too much time in the kitchen is another reason why people go back to their previous lifestyle. You can eat healthy meals with a few simple ingredients in 15 minutes or less in the kitchen. This lifestyle is sustainable once you understand which food choices work best for you.
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