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When people ask me what brought about my decision to become plant-based, I always reference the 2011 film, Forks Over Knives.
There were a number of factors that convinced me to ditch the meat, but Forks Over Knives was the nudge over the edge that I needed to completely commit. In fact, it wasn’t so much a nudge as a weighty and boisterous shove!
I wasn’t in poor health per se, but I knew that my dietary choices were having a detrimental effect, both on my body and the planet. Carrying more weight than I would have liked, I was feeling heavy, sluggish, low in energy and, without too much investigation, I realized that meat and dairy were almost solely responsible.
I soon discovered, through Forks Over Knives and my own research, that the food we eat (and predominantly meat and dairy) is the underlying cause of so many of our modern health issues
From simple issues such as acne and eczema to life-threatening diseases including cancer, diabetes and obesity, animal products have a significant impact upon our health.
It’s a scary subject to read about, but whatever your choice of diet, learning more about the health risks of animal products is highly recommended.
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