Why Plants?

Most people have either been affected personally or had a loved one affected by big scary diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. My "strategy" for many years was to try to eat healthy (sometimes), follow popular diets when my weight crept up, and get regular check-ups HOPING not to hear any of those scary words. Well, hope didn't work in my case, and it isn't the best strategy.
The good news is... most chronic diseases are preventable, treatable, and (in some cases) reversible by following a healthy diet and lifestyle. And these steps don't involve restricting portion size or counting calories or macros. You can reduce disease risk & increase energy without feeling hungry or deprived. How amazing is that?!?
Check out more benefits below of a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) way of eating and contact me to help guide you on your Comeback journey!

Facts from The Plantrician Project (plantricianproject.org)

Compelling "Healthcare" Facts

It’s estimated that at least 80% of all healthcare dollars are spent on treatment of conditions that are preventable.
70% of Americans are overweight or obese.
Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years.
According to Medicare: Health care expenditures in the United States were nearly $4.5 trillion in 2022, an average of $13,432 per person.
Over 100 million Americans (nearly half of all adults) have high blood pressure, which elevates their risk for stroke & heart attack.
The War on Cancer, waged by President Nixon, began over 40 years ago, yet trends indicate that cancer is expected to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. by 2030, according to an ASCO report.
More than 100 million Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes, with increased risk of amputation, heart disease, blindness, and limb loss.
Rates of Type 2 diabetes increased by 22% among U.S. adults from 1999 to 2008.
The share of the economy devoted to health care increased from 7.2% in 1970 to current level of 18% of GDP.
Health spending in the U.S. is about 90% higher than in many other industrialized countries, yet it ranks near the bottom in health outcomes.
90% of the U.S. senior population consumes prescription drugs, with costs doubling in the last 30 years.

Plants for Health

In this video, Dr Michael Greger explains what is so great about plants (from a scientific perspective) and how to make any meal healthier. This month's featured recipe "Kickin' Kale Hummus" checks off 6 of 12 foods from Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen Checklist.

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Plants for Performance

Sure, plants might help me live longer and feel better, but will cutting back on meat & dairy make me weak? (This was my biggest fear when I considered changing my diet.) The answer is... absolutely not! Plants not only help IMPROVE performance in sports, but also in the bedroom. That's right! This 2-minute trailer is a great overview / teaser, but you'll have to watch the full Game Changers documentary on Netflix to see the bedroom study ;-)

Why Plants?

Facts from The Plantrician Project (plantricianproject.org)

Compelling "Healthcare" Facts

Plants for Health

Plants for Performance

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