Whole-Food, Plant-Based Day 2: Watching What the Health on Netflix hit me like a train and introduced me to some of my idols in the plant-based world. Here are a couple of things I learned.

Research: “The World Health Organization classifies processed meats as a group one carcinogen, the same group as cigarettes, asbestos, and plutonium and classifies red meat as a group two carcinogen.”

“A brilliant advertising campaign has convinced people that ‘Oh, it’s white meat, it’s healthier.’ Heterocyclic amines are clear-cut carcinogens, and they can form in any kind of meat as it’s heated, as it’s cooked. But, by far, the biggest source is chicken.”

If you eat meat, “the chances of getting diabetes are about 1 in 3.” If you eat meat, “chances of getting cancer are 1 in 2 if you are a man or 1 in 3 if you are a woman.” If you eat meat, “your chances of gaining weight are about 2 out of 3.“

Resource: What the Health (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80174177

Food Tip: When I first thought of vegan food, I thought the only way to eat it was a side of whole grains with steamed vegetables. What I didn’t know my life was missing were sauces! When I make a nutrient bowl, I will batch cook brown rice and lentils. Then I will top the grains and legumes with all kinds of veggies (depending on the type of dish). Finally, I drizzle a fresh-made, oil-free sauce over the top and welcome to flavor city! The sauces not only bring flavor, but are also packed with nutrients. Check out my Pinterest board for sauce ideas. (The picture shows an elote-“chorizo” mix piled on quinoa and black beans, topped with a creamy lime sauce.

Pinterest Board: https://pin.it/2P89wao