In October of 2013, I watched the documentaries Forks Over Knives and Vegucated.  It was an evening that Greg wasn’t home, and I opened a bottle of wine and sat down with some chocolate.

I suspected that the films would reinforce my desire to eat healthier, have more meatless meals, and perhaps cure my over-enthusiasm for the grilled cheese sandwich. (I explain the health risks of dairy in this blog post.)

I didn’t realize the profoundly positive impact both films would have on my life, by giving me the information and motivation I needed to become a whole foods, plant based eater.  I am healthier, I have more energy, I recover more quickly from my workouts, and I am more at peace with the food I eat and its impact on animals and our planet.  You can read my blog post Why We’re Vegan and I Love It for more on our decision.

Here are some resources for anyone interested in plant-based eating.  It is one of the best changes I have ever made in my life, and I will never go back!

I’m certified in Plant-Based Nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and am available to speak in classrooms about the various benefits of plant-based eating. See my presentation topics and learn more here.

2 comments

  1. Thanks Kelly! My vegan inspiration came from reading The China Study after finishing breast cancer treatment last year. My primary care physician is a huge supporter. Alas both he and the author of the China Study make compelling cases, but approach it from a scientific nutrition POV—not a lifestyle or humanitarian POV. Learning to eat well takes patience, support and willingness to go easy on yourself when setbacks happen. Thanks for the inspiration today:-)

    1. I completely agree that you need to be willing to go easy on yourself when setbacks happen! I’ve learned that in so many areas of life. When I take a set-back as an indicator that I’m not up the challenge, it’s demoralizing and can instigate failure. When I look at all the areas in my life where I’ve had setbacks but successfully pushed forward, I realize that accepting them as temporary setbacks and a way to keep you sane during a time of transition and growth is critical. I like to encourage people to eat vegan a meal at a time, rather than shifting their entire identity all at once. It’s about making better choices one step at a time so that they’re manageable and eventually become second nature. You know all these things, being of great wisdom and experience!

      The more I share and post about whole foods, plant-based meals, the more people I encounter whose desire to eat the same way is there, but they’re hitting road blocks. What do you eat in restaurants, what do you feed the kids, etc. I love finding my own answers to these questions one step at a time and then trying to exchange that information with others. We’re all building our own cookbooks and take out menus of what works for us!

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