Is Plant-Based Eating Enjoyable?

One of the biggest misconceptions about plant-based eating is that it’s not enjoyable.

Dr. Thomas Campbell, MD, a physician and co-author of the groundbreaking nutrition book “The China Study,” sets the record straight in our first post from our ICNM interview series with dietitian Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN.

Stay tuned for more expert insights from this year’s International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine (ICNM)! 🌱

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[DietitianXavier]

Transitioning to a new way of eating might feel unfamiliar at first.

It’s normal to have an adjustment period as you explore and get comfortable with new foods. So, take it easy on yourself and embrace the journey.

Try starting with familiar dishes and enjoy the process 🙂🌱

[angelahill]

Finding people like Dr Campbell Dr Barnard Dr Ornish Dr McDougall Dr esselstyn changed my life. I lost 175lbs and it changed my life forever. I have now been whole food plant-based going on almost 5 years and I will never go back. Good to see another Campbell keeping up the knowledge and the help for people. God bless all these plant-based doctors.

[mara]

I’ve been eating wfpb for over 13 years. When I started, part of the motivation was the sheer variety of things I could eat. I didn’t want to limit myself to eating three dead animals anymore, what a boring way of eating that is!

[maiqueashworth]

I make vegan iced cream for my friends and neighbours, most of whom are not even vegetarian. They love it so much, some have suggested I open a shop selling it. I'm addicted to it, and the great thing is that I can eat as much as I want and still feel healthy.

[happycook]

The key is make a one week menu plan. Pick plant based versions of foods you already enjoy. Here are some homeruns at my home: taco bar, pasta bar, baked potato and toppings night (baked beans, cubed bell pepper, etc), pasta night, diy pizza night, etc. Then branch out and add a few ethnic recipes like beans and rice, curries, etc.

[monicasong]

It is also a misconception that we enjoy what occurs in a slaughterhouse.

There is a reason why slaughterhouses are located in communities struggling with poverty.

[angelofknowledge]

Knowing how to cook in the first place makes it easy. Be creative

[d.rabbitwhite]

I do not like the term plant based. It doesn't mean plant only, it means a base of plants, leaving room for non plants to be added. It only came about because folks were and are, afraid of using the term vegan food.

[bibibrin]

Meat tastes like nothing.
Only when you mix it with herbs and spices it gets tasty.

[punxnotdead]

Plant based is way more enjoyable. You talking about many culture foods esp indian, amazin. Dont need meat at all, dont miss it.

[Samsara]

I did it 6 months felt great and then it went downhill . So for me full plant based only makes sense intermittently

[JaIch]

There is no health reason to give up meat if you eat good organic meat.

[salvatorefazzino]

Plant based food is not part of a proper human diet..

[madcatguy]

I must admit i follow most if this. Thanks to Dr Barnard, Gregor, Clapper and others. However. While scrolling thru ive literally just watched Dr Chaffee? Very intelligently i must say Going thru the details of how this is wrong and we should be full on carnevore. Go figure. Any thoughts both appear to be based on the science. Can they both be right😂

[jas]

It’s really not difficult at all. It’s cheaper, easier, more creative and few if any cravings. LIFE SIMPLIFIED. I’m hitting 2 weeks and feeling pretty great. Give it a shot peeps! 🫰❤️