The Power of Plant-Based Eating | Dr. Joanne Kong | TEDxUniversityOfRichmond

The Power of Plant-Based Eating

Dr. Joanne Kong; The Power of Plant-Based Eating

[l.s]

14:10 : "Going greener with your diet, is not about giving anything up. It is about embracing something that's already inside of you... your innate sense of empathy, kindness, and compassion." ❤👍❤

[gigoheredia]

In 3 weeks on plant-based, I have lost 15 pounds. Better yet, migraines and gout attacks that have plagued me for years disappeared within the first week. Will do this for life!

[johnthompson]

Bravo Dr. Kong, my children influenced me to become a vegan at 65. Now at 68 my health is better than 10 years ago. I feel fantastic. My diabetes is gone and so is my arthritic pain in my hands.

[dragonfairy]

Going vegan 7 years ago was the best decision I ever made in my life. For the animals, for the planet, for humanity and for my own health. I feel fantastic! <3

[MeredithBryant]

I tried Keto and felt my body craving more nutrients. I then went vegan, have No cravings for meat or dairy, and will Never go back.

[drdluv]

5th year as a vegan but it helps to hear speeches like this every once in a while!

[rachelc]

I am 31and have never believed in anything ever. The plant based diet changed my life and lost so much weight. I would advise everyone to atleast try this for one week. The results are out of this world

[kalienergy]

I am Polynesian. Ate meat since young and 41 yrs old now. I couldn't help but tear up when it was story time. I have recently become vegetarian and I have experienced the benefits. I have realized I am also an empath. Spirituality woken. Now I am helping my mother to go through the transition.

[Dmyoongi]

It's my day one as vegan and I'm literally going through all the inspiring videos to help me through this. #greenisntgross

[cdtwtxw]

Once you stop seeing a burger and start seeing a traumatised dead cow, something inside you clicks and you can’t go back. A lot of people won’t allow themselves to have that ah-ha moment, but if and when they do, you see food completely differently. It’s literally like a veil has been lifted from your eyes, it’s such a specific feeling. I used to love Five Guys burgers - now I love stroking cows when I walk past them in the fields and they trot over to see me and my dogs. Animals are friends, not food.

[galitjustme]

I went vegan 8 years ago. Couldn’t bear the thought of being the reason of violence towards the most peaceful beings on Earth. I didn’t expect any improvement of my health, didn’t even think about it. What happened was a pleasant surprise: I became full of energy, my chronic migraines were gone. I guess when you are kind to the world, the world is kind to you.

[l.s]

Vegan for the animals, the earth and my health 🌱💚💙💛🧡❤❤❤

[michaelminneci]

I'm slowly transitioning to all plant based diet. 2 weeks now and I cut out all red meat and chicken, yogurt, I'm still eating eggs, and fish but only 2x a week until I can fully make the transition. Slowly is the key to be successful in this lifestyle.

[mayapapaya]

One of the most beautifully and eloquently presented talks on this subject. Thank you for discussing the plight of the animals and not leaving them out like they don't matter!

[juanguerra]

I believe very strongly in plant-based diets. I occasionally eat a little portion of steamed salmon or trout, wild, not farmed. I am rarely sick, in over 40 years I have never been hospitalized. About 3-4 times in last 40 years I have had a cold or flu, but quickly recovered due to strong immune system. We are what we eat.

[skypeenglishexpress]

I've been vegan/vegetarian for 40 years. There are about 100 valid reasons for doing so. I am healthier and happier and can sleep better at night knowing I didn't have to eat an abused, chemical fed, inhumanely raised and killed animal to survive.

[leeannerothe]

i have tears in my eyes and im glad i watched this ... ive been trying to go plant based for years id really love to be vegan but its been hard with family and friends not being supportive and also falling back into habits and what comes easy to me but im sure now it will be easier for me .

[thdimensionliving]

Plant based eating, cooking from scratch, eliminating ultra processed food, reducing sugar, keeping active and fit is the way forward for better health and well being. It’s also very good for weight reduction and mental well being. It definitely works for me 🙏🙏

[BlueSky-uuet]

I love eating a plant based diet! Best thing I ever did for myself!

[nev]

Bravo, Joanne! Thank you!!! I am on this path for 11 years. I hate myself for not refusing meat earlier. I never liked meat
. I always loved animals.