vegan diet

Monica

A Change in Mindset to Achieve a Mainly Plant-Based Diet

What’s Holding You Back?

Name one beneficial thing other than taste that we gain from meat that we can’t have by eating a mainly plant-based diet? These are some of the reasons that I have heard people say is why they haven’t began a mostly plant-based diet and dropped a heavily loaded down meat diet.

  • Too MUCH PREP WORK:
    • doesn’t take that much more time than having to kosher and soak your meat, skin and clean it than to wash and grind your meat substitutes or season them, etc.
    • Do meal prep 1-2 times a week and make it a family event! It will serve as education, help bring the family closer and get the job done quicker.
  • I WANT TO GET FULL:
    • Some people’s excuse is that there’s not enough protein and B vitamins and they don’t feel full. Not so, there are some very filling foods high in protein and/or fiber, even more so than meat: chia seeds, hemp seeds, chick peas and much more.
  • I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO/HOW DO I START?
    • Nothing beats a failure but a try. It’s fun experimenting. There is too much info out there now on healthy and alternative recipes for plant-based diets.
  • COSTS TOO MUCH
    • This is a myth. Calculate how many meals you can prep out of what you have bought from the store cooking plant-based and from scratch and how many meals you can get buying meat products.
    • Vegan and Vegetarian diets are said to cut costs by up to one third.
  • I don’t want to lose muscle mass:
    • Listen to this video by Dr. Bobby Price, a pharmacist like myself who recognized that his diet was killing him.

Video Credit: 4 Ways To BUILD Muscle Plant-Based NO MEAT, Dr. Bobby Price

BENEFITS OF GOING VEGAN/PLANT-BASED:

  • Meat and the process of cooking meat causes cancer ⚠️
  • You’ll see usually within the first 2-3 weeks a decrease in:
    • Weight
    • Blood pressure
    • Insulin resistance
    • stress hormone (cortisol) and hormonal balance
    • better quality sleep
    • decrease inflammation and pains
    • feeling less bloated and sluggish
  • It will educate us and our families and bring us together….generational blessings; not only a longer life but better quality of life
  • You will gain a more youthful look and feel!
  • Decrease the need for medications or get rid of them altogether; avoid adverse drug reactions and the kidney and liver toxicity that comes along with some drugs.
  • Herbs are cleansing, so you will most likely have more frequent bowel movements and less junk in your body (imagine all of that toxin in your system for days on end, undigested and fermenting at body temp 98.6 degrees F). TOXIC
  • It encourages us to eat at home and choose our food wisely (no GMOs, no preservatives, etc.)

What’s the minimum to start with in my pantry/fridge to get my plant-based/mostly plant-based diet going:

Please see my post on getting started:

http://What to stock in your cabinet/fridge to get started 🍲🥝🥗🍎

Tips from Dr. Bobby Price:

*Add before you start substracting: Put more veggies and fresh fruits into your diet and slowly ease into it. You’ll find it easier initially.

*Make it fun! Go to restaurants that have vegan menu options, find some staple recipes to start with (see my examples of breaded cauliflower, breaded broccoli and egg plant in my previous posts). 🥦🍄 You would be surprised how tasty, filling, nutritious and easy plant-based patties are 😋

*Know the major signs of toxicity: trouble sleeping, skin issues, body odor and bad breath, pain in the right upper abdomen (sign of liver issue)

*Top 3 things to strengthen your immune system: Dump sugar, Increase fiber to feed the good gut bacteria and make sure you get enough vitamin D (controls so much in our bodies). The average American eats 152 pounds of sugar per year 😱

*Know what the dangers are: meat and deli/processed meats are classified as level one carcinogens: The same as cigarettes, asbestos and plutonium!!!

Please watch this video also by Dr. Bobby Price about his personal story and why he turned to a plant-based diet:

Video Credit: Dr. Bobby Price Talks How To Get Unwanted Toxin Out Of Your Body, Detox The Right Way + More

Well I hope that this will encourage someone to get more healthy and that you minimize or eliminate meat in your diet . I am not 100% plant-based but I started this journey to help me and my family to be as healthy as possible and hopefully have a long life with quality. Perhaps one day I will be 100% plant-based. Now with all of that being said, I’ll ask again, WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK❓ Why not give it a try?

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Monica

Tapin2Life 30 Day Almost Vegan Challenge

First of all what does it mean to be a vegan and what’s the difference between a vegan and a vegetarian diet?

Vegan- Oxford’s definitions are as follows: a person who does not eat any animal products such as meat, milk or eggs or use animal products such as leather or wool.

However, Dictionary.com says that vegan is as follows: a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet and a person who does not use any animal products, as leather or wool.

Vegetarian- Dictionary.com says: a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc.

Different styles of plant-based eating

Name of dietDescription
Semi-vegetarian or flexitarian includes eggs and dairy may include small amounts of meat, poultry, fish and seafood
Pescatarianincludes eggs, dairy, fish and seafood excludes meat and poultry
***Ovo-vegetarian***includes eggs excludes meat, poultry, fish, seafood and dairy
Lacto-vegetarianincludes dairy excludes meat, poultry, fish, seafood and eggs
Vegetarian (a.k.a. lacto-ovo vegetarian)includes eggs and dairy excludes meat, poultry, fish and seafood
Veganexcludes all meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs and dairy 
Chart credit: Heart Foundation; Plant-based, Vegetarian & Vegan Diets, Lily Henderson NZRD, National Nutrition Advisor

Eating and drinking our water and food in the proper order and combinations is crucial for maximum digestion and proper nutrition. Let’s look at a few tips:

Water Intake Tips:

Water should be drank an hour or so before eating meals so that you do not dilute your digestive enzymes. If you drink water while eating your meals it should be a sip or two here and there, not a full glass.

It’s great to include fresh squeezed lemon juice in your water to aid in digestion, again, an hour or more before eating a full meal and first thing in the morning after breaking your fast.

Water intake for the average person should be at least 8 cups a day, more for men and those that exercise or stay very active, nursing and pregnant women and depending on the environment (hot or humid climates)

*If you have been told to restrict fluids for some medical reason please always consult your doctor before changing any dietary plan

Watch this short video by YouTuber Joanna Soh Official to hear how to combine foods for maximum digestion and so the nutrients can actually be used the best by the body for fuel and our health

Video credit: YouTuber Joanna Soh Official, ”Are You Eating Correctly? Lose Weight with Food Combining (5 Principles)”

To Summarize & Next Steps

  • Drink Water at least an hour before meals
  • Fruits should be eaten alone- allow about 40 minutes at least to digest and never after proteins of any kind!
  • Combine Proteins (whether from animal or plant based) + Leafy Greens or Veggies like cabbage, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, kale and spinach
  • Combine a HEALTHY STARCH (brown rice, quinoa, barley, spelt) + HEALTHY FATS & NON STARCHY VEGGIES
  • JUICING is always a great way to break the fast before eating any solid food- a veggie juice is optimal. Invest in a blender if you don’t have one.

Grocery List!!!!!

DON’T LIMIT YOURSELF TO THIS….IT’S ONLY MY STARTER LIST

Upcoming Meal Prep and Recipes

I will begin posting recipes here on the Tapin2life Blog beginning the end of next week!!!

Ideally we will rotate between one to two juice options to break the fast, a few breakfast choices and about 7 dinner options. The less recipes you start with the easier it is to complete the challenge. As you research more and find what gives your body the best results you can try out other recipes as you become more confident. Don’t be intimidated, it’s just food. You’re allowed to experiment and have fun with it!

Intermittent Fasting is Crucial!

Please see my post on this and why it is so crucial for us. We ideally would eat between a 8-10 hour window and be in a 16 hour fasting state including sleep.

Water Enema for cleansing

Before you start, to remove as much built up waste as possible- this is a huge key to detoxing our bodies and to absorbing the nutrients. The mucus must be removed for proper absorption!

This device can be bought at your local pharmacy or some health food stores, insert with a lubricant, instill 300 mL of water via the rectum, hold for about 10-15 minutes and helps to walk and massage the stomach counter-clockwise then clockwise. Release in the toilet and feel refreshed.

Start Date: January 24, 2023

Since we’ll be doing this together, let’s support one another! Let’s begin our Tapin2Life 30 Day Almost Vegan Challenge together on January 24, 2023 in order to give ourselves time to procure all of the food for various vegan and mostly plant-based recipes. Do it with your whole family for better success.

To the right, a sneak peek at one of my new recipes, Cashew Vegan Cheese on Mushroom Stuffed Ravioli with Steamed Veggies

And last but not least…keep on movin’

Always get some form of exercise and strength building in 3-4 times per week for about 30-40 minutes whether you do brisk walks, resistance bands, free weights or go hard in the gym.

Countdown, feedback and follow-up

I would be so happy to hear how you feel and your comments after just 4 days! Buy all that you can on the above list and see you back here next week to give you some tasty, awesome recipes!

***Special note: this type of diet may not be suitable for growing children. Always consult your pediatrician or healthcare provider before making any dietary changes in general, especially for our little ones. Unless you are diligent at researching your intake of foods to ensure you are getting all of the proper nutrients and minerals, a vegan or plant-based lifestyle may not be for you. It takes ongoing learning in order to have the best outcome whether young or old.

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