How To Eat for Your Life with Plant-Based and

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Why Should You Eat Plant-Based Food?

• Because adopting a plant-based diet in 2012 made an enormous difference in my life.

• Because I can’t shout about it from the rooftops to everybody…but, I’m trying.

• Because many people in my life noticed my results, and were inspired to join me – my husband, sister, friends, and colleagues.

You don’t have to take my word for it.

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Hear from others in their own words

Tabitha and her family from Kansas CityPaul Hassett, ultra runner in CaliforniaBill Patterson, former athlete

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You Know it’s the Right Thing

If you’re still skeptical, here’s some information from the experts, professionals and pioneers.Plant-Based Nutrition FAQ’sLose the Weight…for goodPrevent and Reverse Heart DiseaseEating Plant-Based is Cheaper

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Just Do It, and Here’s HowDon't think that you have to stop eating everything you love immediately. Instead, try these easy suggestions:1. Add more vegetables to your plate. Every meal, and eat them first.

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2. Designate one day. Eat meat-free, and it doesn't have to be “Meatless Mondays” Be a rebel! Here’s an easy quesadilla recipe to begin your meat-free mission.Do it!

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3. Be a breakfast champion. Plain shredded wheat and fresh fruit is the easiest way to begin your day.

If you like smoothies, make one with fresh or frozen fruit, water or non-dairy milk, and throw in just a cup of chopped spinach or kale. I promise you won't even taste the greens, and you'll be getting all the nutrients from the greens.

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4. Real foods rock. Instead of “healthy” chips (because they really aren’t), snack on 1/2 cup of almonds or walnuts without added salt. Pre-cut carrots, celery, broccoli, and other veggie friends contain the fiber and nutrients to keep you satisfied. Toss on some balsamic vinegar or a spritz of lemon and enjoy!Don’t underestimate the power of a good salad.

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5. Find your alternative milk. Taste them all: almond, soy, hemp, rice, or coconut until you find one you like. I used to drink a lot of soy milk, but transitioned over to unsweetened almond milk, preferring its smoother flavor.

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You’re on Your Way!

If you’ve made it to this last slide, we applaud you.

If you continue to step toward a plant-based eating program, you’ll be doing so much to sustain your health and your body will thank you!

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