There are lots of reasons why people choose to go vegetarian or vegan, from not wanting to be part of the cruelty inflicted upon feed lot animals to the perceived nutritional and energizing benefits. But the fact is that for some people a plant-based diet can be truly life changing and even life saving as long as it is done correctly, which importantly includes minimising processed foods. Plant-Based Nutrition expert and former Ms Natural Olympia Suzanna McGee, shares with us in this episode of TheEdTalks what you need to consider when choosing to follow a plant based diet.

Tweet: Former Ms Natural Olympia Suzanne McGee explains how eating a plant based diet can make you feel more energized.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The benefits associated with a plant based diet
• How to ensure you are getting enough protein
• Why we need to break the habit of eating quickly
• The reason why vegetarians and vegans can run into nutritional trouble
• Why anti-nutrients like oxalic and phytic acid may not be an issue of concern
• What Vitamin you should supplement with
• Why we shouldn’t be worried about eating lots of fruit
• Simple and quick ways for busy parents to make plant-based meals
• A key mistake that wastes our energy
• Simple realistic tips for feeling more energized.

Items mentioned in this episode include: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links which help me pay the bills for The Ed Talks at no extra cost to you.

• The Athletes simple guide to a plant based lifestyle and Tennis fitness for the love of it by Suzanna McGee (Amazon links)
• Interesting article on plant communication
• The film "Forks over knives”
• Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. (Amazon link)
• Vitamin B12 deficiency concerns and issues
• My Fitness Pal App
• Suzanna’s Website, and Facebook pages
• 3 tips to start the day with more energy.

Quote of the day:

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door!

Music:

Intro song “Desire ” by Aquaman’s Lab
Outro song “Me and my roller skates” by Eddie Donato

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