Wednesday, May 25, 2016

How to make Plant Based choices work for you!






Plant Based
When I refer to Plant Based Diet I mean that the majority of your food comes from plant sources. At the very least 51% plants and 49% animals. HOWEVER, I am in absolutely NO WAY, advocating or supporting any diet that is less than 90% or less plants. Personally, I support and follow a 95% plant based diet with the rest being animal products.

Protein
Everyone is so concerned about getting protein from plant based sources. Personally, I never count protein nor do I see food sources as protein, carbs, or fats. Food is nutrients PERIOD!!! I’ve been eating plant based foods for over 10 years and if I had a lack of protein problem I would obviously feel it and it would reflect in my sports performance. I can guarantee you that plant foods have enough protein. There is nothing to worry about.  
There’s no shortage of protein coming from plants…PERIOD!!!

Combining Foods
I combine my foods to include grains, vegetables, and fruits. I really enjoy dressings such as mayo or oils to increase calories and satiety. Add as much variety as possible to include different flavors, textures but most importantly make sure that you are enjoying the foods you eat. If you’re not then chances are you won’t stick to it very long. This morning, I ate 2 slices of toast with non-dairy non-hydrogentated butter spread with apricot jam. Then later I had a banana with peanut butter. Personally, I can eat the whole peanut butter jar if I could.

In closing, plant based eating should be enjoyable for you. I’ve never gone to a party where food was being served and never did I see anyone put down tasty delicious food because it was only plant based. If taste is the key then plants can deliver. Plant based diets will give you everything you need: nutrients, calories, life and benefits everyone, our Mother Earth, our beautiful creatures, our plants and no one has to die.

Coach Cano
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