Why should I eat a Plant-Based Diet?
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Wouldn't it be a phenomenal change to implement plant-based eating as a principle of people living in the U.S. trans-nationally? Certain regions are getting hipped to healthier lifestyles that foster longevity. Why don’t we transform the desire to live longer into action? Let’s start by educating our minds, then we can wean ourselves from consuming foods that are generally not working for our bodies. Let’s eliminate habits and learn to enjoy what we naturally should be eating in regards to nutrition. Once our minds are elevated, our bodies will follow with habits such as more active lifestyles and more conscious decisions for our mental and social health as well. #mindconversion #teamWholeness
The Primary food source, PLANTS
The Secondary source of food (animals) has to eat plants anyway. Tertiary sources of food (carnivores or scavengers) should be avoided at all cost. For example: dogs, pigs, cats, and cows which are fed cows should be avoided.
Did you know…? MEAT begins to ferment once it is inside the digestive system due to ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION
Anaerobic respiration occurs in your body when there is not enough Oxygen to completely break down glucose for your energy needs.) Carnivores normally have short intestinal tracts. This is so that they can pass out the meat eaten as quickly as possible.
The food source of plants are continuous and Earth-friendly. It’s possible to pick an apple and eat the flesh then plant the seeds. You cannot do so with animals. Therefore, food sources of animals are seen as discontinuous. THINK ABOUT IT…
If the intestinal tracts of humans were designed to eat meat, the intestines would have been shorter. Human digestion takes on average around 50 hours to complete. A human’s small intestine is about 20 feet long the large intestine nearly 5 feet long, similar to that of an herbivore. Therefore you would need a substantial amount of fiber, so that the digestive system will perform properly when eating as a carnivore. One of the dangers of meat is that the longer it stays in the body, the more toxins will be released into the body from anaerobic bacteria. The organs mostly affected by this process are the Liver and the Brain.
Cow’s Milk and the Products Made From It
As if the fact that cow’s milk is full of glucose and lactose weren’t reason enough not to drink it, the Worldwide Health Centre also confirms that it contains:
“…a cocktail drink of pituitary hormones, steroid hormones, thyroid and parathyroid hormones, gastrointestinal peptides, growth factors, growth inhibitors, fat, cholesterol, allergenic proteins, blood, pus, antibiotics, bacteria and viruses”
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Bodybuilding.com goes on to explain:
rBGH which is banned in 27 countries other than the USA is injected into cows in order to increase milk production. Human and bovine IGF-1 is chemically identical, and this is important to note because when IGF-1 levels are elevated in injected cows, IGF-1 is secreted into the milk you drink. IGF-1 survives the pasteurization process.
This means: your IGF-1 levels become elevated when you drink milk from a cow that’s been injected with rBGH. Elevated IGF-1 levels in adults are linked to many cancers and tumors. Our children are not immune from the health effects of elevated IGF-1 levels, which can include childhood bone cancer, juvenile onset diabetes (by destroying insulin-producing pancreatic cells), allergic reactions, allergy, ear and tonsillar infections, bedwetting, asthma, and intestinal bleeding.
Alternative protein sources (Pescatarian)
A 3-ounce serving of canned tuna has 17 grams of protein, and a 3-ounce serving of trout has 20 grams of protein. Fish are carbohydrate-free and sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines and mackerel, provide vitamin D, which is a nutrient that could be lacking in your diet if you do not drink vitamin D-fortified milk. Canned fish with bones, such as salmon, mackerel and anchovies, are sources of calcium.
Plant Based Proteins
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A quarter-cup of roasted mature soy beans, or soy nuts, has 9 grams of protein, and a quarter-cup of edamame, or green soybeans, has 8 grams of protein. The University of Michigan lists tofu, tempeh and soy milk and yogurt as sources of protein. Many soy products also provide calcium. Black, pinto, garbanzo, navy and other beans, lentils and split peas are sources of protein and dietary fiber, which can lower your cholesterol levels. Nuts and peanuts supply protein, heart-healthy unsaturated fats and fiber. www.LIVESTRONG.com
1. Quinoa: 11g Protein / Cup A grain like seed, quinoa is a high protein alternative to rice or pasta, served alone or over vegetables and greens. It provides a good base for a veggie burger and is also a fantastic breakfast cereal when served cold with almond or coconut milk and berries.
2. Lentils: 17.9g Protein / Cup
Delicious, nutritious and super easy to prepare. Available at Trader Joe’s.
3. Tempeh: 24g Protein / 4 Ounces
A fermented soybean-based food, tempeh is a healthy protein-packed alternative to its non-fermented cousin tofu. It makes for a great veggie burger and doubles as a tasty meat alternative to meatballs in pasta, or over brown rice and vegetables.
4. Seitan: 24g Protein / 4 Ounces
An excellent substitute for beef, fish and soy products, one serving provides about 25% of your RDA of protein. But not for those with gluten sensitivities, as it is made from wheat gluten.
5. Beans (Black, Kidney, Mung, Pinto): 12-15g Protein / Cup I love beans. Great on a veggie burrito, in chili and soups, on salads or over rice with vegetables, beans of all varieties are a daily staple of a plant-based diet.
6. Spirulina: 6g Protein / 10 grams
A blue-green algae, spirulina is a highly bioavailable complete protein containing all essential amino acids. At 60% protein (the highest of any natural food), it’s a plant-based protein powerhouse.
7. Hemp Seeds: 16g Protein / 3 Tbsp.
With a perfect ration of omega-6 and omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids, it is another bioavailable complete protein rivaled only by spirulina. A simple and great addition to a multitude of dishes, from cereal to salads to smoothies to vegetables & rice.
So as you can see, the recommended daily amounts of Calcium, and Protein are achievable within a plant-based diet. Vegetables and fruit are your sources for Beta-carotene, vitamins and minerals. Even if you add fish (wild caught fish, not farm raised), you are giving your body nutrients such as Vitamin D, EFAs Omega-3 and Omega-6 to sustain your health without the threat of toxins found in pork, beef and poultry products.
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