Plant Forward/Whole Foods Lifestyle

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As you know, Paulo and I have been following our Plant Forward/Whole Food Lifestyle since September of 2017. (To read more about that decision: https://www.arlingtonpersonalfitness.com/apfupdates/2017/9/28/why-paulo-i-dipped-our-toes-into-plant-based-eating)

We believe that turning to a plant forward/whole food diet is one of the best steps you can take to improve your health, boost energy levels, and prevent chronic disease. Science shows changing your nutrition is a powerful way to live longer, help the environment, and reduce your risk of getting sick.

Excellent scientific evidence exists that many chronic diseases can be prevented, controlled, or even reversed with a whole-food, plant-based diet. Scientific research highlighted in the Forks Over Knives movie and The China Study book (among many other sources) shows that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes, heart disease ,certain types of cancer and other major illnesses. Many people also report better fitness, more energy, reduced inflammation and better health outcomes at the doctors after making the switch to a plant forward diet.

Science also shows that one of the biggest obstacles to the adoption of a plant forward/whole food lifestyle is KNOWING what it means and HOW to implement it.

What it means is simple if you look at this list:

  1. Meat & Poultry: Minimize or Avoid

  2. Seafood: Minimize or Avoid

  3. Eggs & Dairy: Minimize or Avoid

  4. Oils: Minimize

  5. Highly Processed Food: Minimize or Avoid

  6. Whole Grains: YES

  7. Fruits, Veggies, Starchy Veggies: YES

  8. Legumes: YES

What is harder is implementing this into our daily lives. GOOD NEWS! We are here to help. Starting September 6th (after all, September is the new January) I will offer one week of a full plant forward meal plan for any one interested. The plan will include 3 meals per day, plus snacks options, plus your shopping list. All YOU have to do is shop and cook. Sounds intriguing right? An easy way to be healthier without having to work too hard. If you are interested after the first week, I will continue to offer the program for $10 per week for the remainder of the month. Let me know if you are interested in the trial period!

After all the work you put into your fitness, your nutrition is just as important!