There is no doubt that we are a sick country. And... there is no doubt that MANY of the top leading causes of death in this country can be prevented with a modification in DIET & LIFESTYLE!
Consider this: The TOP leading cause of death (heart disease) can often be prevented and/or reversed with a plant-based diet! Read that again! That's right, eating a plant-based (vegan) diet can often help to reverse and/or prevent heart disease-- the #1 killer in America! As you are pondering this 'food for thought', the same could be said for many of the other top leading causes of death as well.
Now... how many other diets can do that? This makes one wonder: how many other diets are really ideal for us?
Although the “Vegan Movement” has become very popular over the past few years, there's been a growing awareness for awhile. About Almost 9 years ago, a UN report (in The Guardian) said that a “global shift towards a vegan diet is vital to save the world from hunger, fuel poverty, and the worst impacts of climate change”. Wow, that is a bold statement for sure. However, it’s also an honest and sobering one! The report indicates that the typical diet (rich in meat and dairy products) is NOT a sustainable one! This has been known for quite a long time actually. However, the truth of the matter is finally now coming to light. Hopefully, greed will take a back seat to global health!
The report also said: “Impacts from agriculture are expected to increase substantially due to population growth increasing consumption of animal products. Unlike fossil fuels, it is difficult to look for alternatives: people have to eat. A substantial reduction of impacts would only be possible with a substantial worldwide diet change, away from animal products.”
Although most people are still unaware, the MAJOR contributor to green house gases, climate change, deforestation, and water shortages is the animal agriculture business. Yes, the raising and killing of livestock is not only contributing to needless animal suffering, but the planet at large is suffering at a great cost as well!
The bottom line: Plant-based diets can make people and the planet healthy!
If you are considering switching to a plant-based diet, or would like to even try it for a week in a fun and supportive atmosphere, I invite you to come join me my next Wellness Retreat happening in Mach 2020 in Costa Rica!
