Marina Savelyeva RD CNSC - The Plant Based Weight Loss Solution: A 28-Day Plan and Cookbook to Lose Weight the Healthy Way

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R0 This book is dedicated to every person who wants to start a
plant-based lifestyle and improve their quality of life. Contents We are thrilled to join you on this journey of a healthy, plant-based diet. As two friends and colleagues, we love sharing our knowledge and passion for nutrition and dietetics. We were both born in eastern Europe, and while we have different educational backgrounds, we complement each other and have a common passion for healthy eating. We are excited to bring our extensive background and experience to you so that you can reap the benefits of our knowledge.

Of all the diet trends and fads weve seen over the years, a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest. It can fit anybodys lifestyle and is the most effective way to lose weight. Whether you decide to be 100 percent plant-based or mostly plant-based, this book can be a great source for you. Over the years as weve experimented with cooking plant-based ingredients, weve been amazed by the wealth of nutrients our planet has to offer. We have had so much fun exploring new foods, recipes, and spices. Eating healthy and gaining nourishment from plant-based food is an extremely rewarding feeling.

It can be a challenge to start a plant-based diet and lose weight, but we are here to help you. There are numerous myths and misconceptions with regard to plant-based diets, and were here to provide a clear story of whats real. One myth is that moving to a plant-based diet is expensive. We will show you how to make this move without having to spend any more money on groceries than you typically would. This book will share with you the right foods to eat and the proper serving sizes in order to lose weight. Weve created shopping lists for you to make the process even easier and to save you time and money.

Weve also included a 28-day meal plan to show you how to pull these foods together for the most nutritional benefit and to keep you feeling full in your weight-loss journey. The main thing to know is that a balanced and healthy diet consists mainly of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and legumes. When you follow a healthy plan, weight loss will be the outcome. And there is so much more to gainyoull also feel better, sleep better, and have more energy! Changing your diet takes time. Be patient and kind to yourself as you take this journey. Losing weight and trying a new lifestyle is hard, but there is help. Losing weight and trying a new lifestyle is hard, but there is help.

Adopting a new diet can be challenging, but this change is for the best because of the long-term health and sustainability benefits. On an individual level, this plant-based approach will greatly improve your overall well-being, health, and longevity. And for the earth, a plant-based diet is more sustainable because it requires fewer natural resources. In fact, according to an article in Environmental Research Letters ,... shifting away from animal-based foods could add up to 49 [percent] to the global food supply without expanding croplands. This book is packed with valuable advice, delicious recipes, and useful tips that will make the journey to a plant-based lifestyle smooth and easy.

Follow these guidelines and enjoy feeling the mental and physical benefits while having fun learning new recipes. Get Healthy by Eating Plants Plant-based eating is the most effective way to lose weight and get healthy. On this diet, fewer calories are eaten, you feel full longer, and the health benefits are extensive. A plant-based eating plan is not simply another fad diet but rather a lifestyle change. Making changes is not easy, but understanding the benefits and feeling the positive effects will help. The benefits are vast and include: IMPROVED DIGESTION.