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Can a diet that's good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease? (www.cbc.ca)
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[–] [email protected] 28 points 2 months ago (13 children)

A diet promoting plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more human argument: It may lower your risk of dying from several major diseases.

We've known this for decades, and modern research is only strengthening this position.

The question is: what will it take for people to change their diet?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's hugely dependent on a lot of factors but what I can say for sure that's helped for me personally:

  • having more locally sourced options like farmers markets and local butchers
  • not having to commute to work every day (the extra time and energy saved means I'm much more willing to cook something healthy)
  • a healthier work/life balance
  • making more money... Buying local isn't cheap.

I know veggies, even when they're not local, are cheaper than a lot of processed food but not when we're talking convenience and energy spent. Having the energy to prep and cook fresh produce, as well as a local market within walking distance have been the biggest factors for me.

I know I'm a pessimist but I feel like this is another one of those issues where we take the mask off and it's just that monster capitalism underneath.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago

I would argue that there are thousands of plant-based recipes out there you can learn to cook and you can also substitute your favourites with alternatives that taste just as good! Also meat, dairy and eggs make it way more complicated to keep your kitchen clean and increases the likelihood of cross-contamination.

Here are some substitutes for your common cooking ingredients:

https://www.foodnetwork.ca/article/vegan-baking-substitutes-guide/

Here is a good resource for recipes:

https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-menus-collections/healthy-vegan-recipes-totally-crave-worthy/

Also here if you’re still interested here is a 30 day challenge to keep you motivated to live healthier and more sustainable.

https://veganuary.com/

Let’s increase the life expectancy from 82 years to 88 years for all Canadians by using the lessons learned from Loma Linda as an inspiration.

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