Eat More, Weigh Less,
by Dr. Dean. Ornish
Healthy Eating for Life
for Women,
by Dr. John McDougall
The McDougall Program
for Maximum Weight Loss,
by Dr. John McDougall
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Are you one of the millions of people hoping to shed some pounds in the new year? Whether you want to lose a little or a lot, a plant-based, vegan diet is an easy way to take off excess pounds—and keep them off.
Eating meat leads to obesity because animals store their extra calories as fat to keep them warm, just as we do. This means that animal flesh is full of fat, and when we eat meat the extra fat sticks to our thighs and bellies. Most veggies, on the other hand, are low in fat and high in fiber, and they help us lose weight by boosting our metabolism. Population studies have proved that meat-eaters have three times the obesity rate of vegetarians and nine times the obesity rate of vegans. Adult vegans are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than adult meat-eaters. If your goal for next year is to slim down, start the new year on the right foot by adopting a healthy vegan diet.
Not only will giving animal products the boot help you look better—you'll also feel better. The staples of a vegan diet—fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and grains—are natural energy boosters that give you stamina without weighing you down. Plus, animals on today's factory farms are fed a steady diet of powerful growth hormones and antibiotics; after you go vegan, you'll no longer be polluting your body with these and other chemicals found in meat. A meat-free diet will also cut your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and impotence. If you want to improve your health in 2005, adopting a plant-based diet is the best New Year's resolution you can make.
Plus, going vegan is one resolution that will be simple to stick to—finding delicious plant-based foods and recipes is now easier than ever. There are a variety of vegan cookbooks, vegan-friendly restaurants, and vegan items in your grocery store. Get started by ordering a free vegetarian starter kit, and check out the amazing tips and recipes at VegCooking.com.
If you want to be happy and healthy in 2005, be sure to write, "Go vegan," at the top of your list of New Year's resolutions. Your body—and animals—will thank you!
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