A Plant-based Diet Changed My Life | Pat McAuley | TEDxBabsonCollege

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A plant-based diet is becoming more and more popular these days, with many people wanting to make healthier food choices that benefit their bodies and the planet. I know this first hand because it changed my life in ways I never expected. In this blog post, I want to share my story and how a plant-based diet has made a positive impact on my life.

My Journey

For years, I had been struggling with my weight and health. Despite trying different diets and exercise regimes, nothing seemed to be working long-term. That was until I decided to change my eating habits completely by transitioning to a plant-based diet. It wasn’t an easy transition at first as I had to learn about which foods were healthy for me, develop new recipes, and work out which restaurants provided vegan options. But once I got into the swing of things, the changes were remarkable!

The Benefits of Plant Based Eating

Weight Loss: By switching from a high fat animal based diet to one full of nutrient dense plant foods, I was able to lose weight without starving myself or feeling deprived of food!

Improved Health: The switch from an unhealthy processed food-filled lifestyle resulted in improved health in terms of better digestion and fewer illnesses due to increased immunity from higher Vitamin C intake found in fruits and veggies..

Increased Energy Levels: Eating nutrient rich plants boosted my energy levels significantly even with having fewer calories overall due the body efficiently utilizing all its components unlike in the case of consuming calorie dense unhealthy snacks or meals which are harder for it to digest leading to fatigue or drowsiness..

Reduced Environmental Impact: Making conscious decisions on what goes onto our plate affects our environment in numerous ways; opting for a plant based diet means decreased consumption of animal products which reduces land use as well as greenhouse gas emission resulting from livestock production making it beneficial not only your body but also planet earth!

Improved Mental Clarity: Eating nutrient dense plants rich in healthy fats like avocados or nuts can improve neurological functioning leading to improved moods or reduced stress levels thus helping us lead healthier mental lives..

Enhanced Quality Of Life: With all of the previously mentioned benefits coupled together with the added bonus of having more time due being productive throughout since no longer dealing with low energy lulls often observed when consuming processed snacks; you can expect an overall improvement in quality of life through having more meaningful experiences such as taking up hobbies or exploring passions that you didn’t have time before dedicating yourself towards your physical/mental wellbeing through consciously making choices that benefit your body – not just short term but long term too!.

In conclusion, making the decision to transition into eating a plant based diet has drastically shifted how I look at food forever now! It’s amazing how small changes like this can have such huge impacts when done consistently over time.. Not only did it help me lose weight but also made me feel happier both mentally/physically while benefiting our planet simultaneously – something everyone should strive achieve when attempting any dietary lifestyle change whether if its transitioning completely or adding some elements specifically!