Lest I gave anyone the impression that we (the Woodruff's) are eating a full-on, whole-foods, plant-based diet, we're not there yet. We're taking little steps here and there towards a healthier diet, and we feel better with every step we take. As I've prayed about this and worked toward this, I've really felt that we need to not run faster than we have strength as we work towards a lifestyle that is better for our family.
Here are some ideas if anyone wants to make changes, but is feeling daunted. Like Konnie said, start with one meal of the day. Breakfast is an easier meal to change. Green smoothies (or fruit smoothies) make a great breakfast. Hot cereal (or cold cereal, if you're not ready to start on the whole food side of things--but choose one with more wholesome ingredients) is good with rice or almond milk. Toast is great with coconut oil or peanut butter. I have recipes for great vegan muffins, waffles, and scones. I know lots of people in the ward are sugar sensitive like I am, so nuts and seeds are a great addition to breakfast. Fresh fruit is always good too.
Sharon suggested, try one vegan dinner a week. I have several great recipe books that feature wonderful meals without meat or dairy that anyone is welcome to come look through to find something that you think your family would like. The internet is a great resource, too.
Another thing to think about, in the China Study, while 5% or less calories from animal protein was proven to be ideal, 10% still gave a lot of the health benefits. For someone eating approximately 2000 calories, that means about 200 calories a day, which according to one online calculator could include 2 small servings of a wide range of animal protein choices. Less is ideal, but this could be a good first goal to work toward.
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