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I asked the Fierce Clarity audience “What’s holding you back from being plant-based?” and overwhelmingly the answers were:

Bacon, Cheese, Steak, Wings, Ice Cream, and Eating Too Many Carbs

I get it and I understand why it can seem like a zero-sum game, but everything is fine in moderation! You don’t have to make grand, sweeping changes in the beginning — just start by trying to go plant-based for one day per week etc.

I am a strong supporter of plant-based eating and it is my goal to increase awareness about this lifestyle. I don’t expect everyone to completely change their diets overnight– but I do encourage you to be conscious of what you consume + how it affects you + the environment.

What is Plant-Based?

When people talk about plant-based eating, they are typically describing a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet.

  • Whole Food – Natural, unprocessed + unrefined foods
  • Plant-Based – Food derived from plants and not containing animal ingredients

This diet emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods and limits animal product and food from artificial sources (think added sugars, white flour, and processed oils). When possible, an emphasis is placed on the quality of food — local, organic, sustainably farmed, wild caught, seasonal, no GMOs, etc.

Eating in a plant-based way doesn’t mean you are vegan or vegetarian, it simply means the majority of your diet consists of plants including fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. Eating more plant-based foods has no downside but before undertaking a major diet change, consult with your doctor or nutritionist.

How To Switch To A More Plant-Based Lifestyle

Transitioning to a more plant-based diet is a journey! I talk about how to make the switch in this article but below is an overview:

  • Deciding Your Why
  • Creating A Plan
  • Starting With What You Like
  • Filling Up on Grains + Potatoes (I find eating these healthy carbs helps me from overeating unhealthy ones!)
  • Whole Foods > Processed Foods
  • Quality Over Quantity
  • Cutting Yourself Some Slack

Click here for a deep dive into all things plant-based. If you’re already on your journey and looking for some fresh inspo — check out these 15+ healthy recipes (some even include eggs/fish for those who feel eating just plants is not enough!). Download the recipe PDF and if you like what you see, subscribe to get more info!

Remember — adopting a more plant-based lifestyle is a unique + personal journey and small changes add up to big ones.