Guest guest Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Well about a month ago I wrote in about all the books I’ve read related to good nutrition and Vegans. I’ve now read Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and The China Study. Whoever suggested the China Study was right; it is an interesting read. It’s not dry at all. Now I’m not only further convinced of my own Vegan eating, but worried about my friends! I want to tell everybody to stop eating animal products or they will die. I’m gonna have to be careful as I feel like “preaching.” Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I know what you mean, Judy, about wanting to "save" the whole world. Yet I've found the best method is to be a good example. Those who are interested in improving their health will ask you for your tips. Anyway that's been my experience. The saddest part is when a friend or family member says to you that they could never eat like you do. And then they die. That's happened to a few of my friends already. I lost two dear friends last year. And another friend who had a double mastectomy, just as prevention because her mother died of breast cancer. All three said they could never eat like I do. It's just very sad. >Now I’m not only further convinced of my own Vegan eating, but worried about my friends! I want to tell everybody to stop eating animal products or they will die. I’m gonna have to be careful as I feel like “preaching.â€On a happy note, just this week, one of my sisters-in-law asked me for some of my recipes. She says it's time for her to start taking better care of herself. Martha._,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I believe that most people are unwilling to stand out from the crowd - so until we have a decent proportion of the population eating a plant-based diet, those people will cling to their old 'normal' habits. I also believe that veganism is gradually creeping into the mainstream, so I see a lot of hope that we're gettng to critical mass! There are so many terrible things happening in the world every day, but also many many good and wonderful things.When I discovered veganism, I was so stunned by the beauty and simplicity of the concept, and all the positive changes it brought to my life, I was amazed that my friends and family didn't immediately embrace it too...! Five years on, I have gained many many wonderful vegan friends and some of my old friends and family members are more aware, but none of them have even gone vegetarian. I still love them, though! ;-)aliceOn 10/05/2009, at 6:35 AM, Martha wrote:I know what you mean, Judy, about wanting to "save" the whole world. Yet I've found the best method is to be a good example. Those who are interested in improving their health will ask you for your tips. Anyway that's been my experience. The saddest part is when a friend or family member says to you that they could never eat like you do. And then they die. That's happened to a few of my friends already. I lost two dear friends last year. And another friend who had a double mastectomy, just as prevention because her mother died of breast cancer. All three said they could never eat like I do. It's just very sad. >Now I’m not only further convinced of my own Vegan eating, but worried about my friends! I want to tell everybody to stop eating animal products or they will die. I’m gonna have to be careful as I feel like “preaching.”On a happy note, just this week, one of my sisters-in-law asked me for some of my recipes. She says it's time for her to start taking better care of herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I hear you! As hard as it is to resist, I don’t preach to others. But if they ask me why I eat this way, I’m only too happy to tell them. They remain unconvinced, sadly, and that’s the hardest part for me — feeling like they are on the path to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc., and there’s nothing I can do to help them. But I can take the best care of myself that I can. Maybe it won’t make a difference to others in my generation, but if I can set a good example for the next generation, that will be good. My nephew, age 19, has recently written me to say he’s become a vegetarian — I don’t know why, but I’m glad to hear it. By the way, The China Study was the first book I read that convinced me to change to a vegan diet — the second was The Food Revolution by John Robbins — I was especially moved by the story of the pig farmer, which you can read here: http://www.foodrevolution.org/pig_farmer.htm Anna On 10/5/09 2:29 AM, " Judy Goldsmith " <judyjtg wrote: Well about a month ago I wrote in about all the books I’ve read related to good nutrition and Vegans. I’ve now read Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and The China Study. Whoever suggested the China Study was right; it is an interesting read. It’s not dry at all. Now I’m not only further convinced of my own Vegan eating, but worried about my friends! I want to tell everybody to stop eating animal products or they will die. I’m gonna have to be careful as I feel like “preaching.” Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi Martha, What recipes did you share with your relatives? Thanks. " All three said they could never eat like I do. It's just very sad. " I hear this too. Funny, that it reminds me of 30 years ago when a woman from Berkley, California came for a visit to our home and carried along her own water in a plastic bottle. My family all thought that was SO strange. Now, all those family members carry water when they travel too. They use plastic bottles. The woman from Berkley has probably moved on to use stainless steel, and my family would say, " Strange " . Dr. Joel Fuhrman says most Americans are addicted to a toxic diet. SAD. IMO, all we can do is lead by example. The healthier and happier we are the more we attract others. I have shared the links to these clips with my family and friends. They are free to watch them if they wish, but at least my conscience feels clearer for having shared the information I also suggest the title, Eat to Live, by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. It's very easy to read. He highlights heart health, blood pressure issues, type 2 diabetes, and yes, weightloss. He sights hundreds of medical and scientific studies. That impressed and finally won over my husband Teresa M. , Martha <mnatural22 wrote: > > I know what you mean, Judy, about wanting to " save " the whole world. Yet I've found the best method is to be a good example. Those who are interested in improving their health will ask you for your tips. Anyway that's been my experience. > > The saddest part is when a friend or family member says to you that they could never eat like you do. And then they die. That's happened to a few of my friends already. I lost two dear friends last year. And another friend who had a double mastectomy, just as prevention because her mother died of breast cancer. All three said they could never eat like I do. It's just very sad. > >Now I’m > not only further convinced of my own Vegan eating, but worried about my friends! > I want to tell everybody to stop eating animal products or they will die. I’m > gonna have to be careful as I feel like “preaching.†> > On a happy note, just this week, one of my sisters-in-law asked me for some of my recipes. She says it's time for her to start taking better care of herself. > > Martha > > > > ._,___ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 WOW, Anna, that was a powerful story. Thank you for sharing the link. It has gotten me thinking about my own contribution... Hugs, Teresa , Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > I hear you! As hard as it is to resist, I don¹t preach to others. But if > they ask me why I eat this way, I¹m only too happy to tell them. They > remain unconvinced, sadly, and that¹s the hardest part for me ‹ feeling like > they are on the path to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc., and there¹s > nothing I can do to help them. But I can take the best care of myself that > I can. Maybe it won¹t make a difference to others in my generation, but if > I can set a good example for the next generation, that will be good. My > nephew, age 19, has recently written me to say he¹s become a vegetarian ‹ I > don¹t know why, but I¹m glad to hear it. > > By the way, The China Study was the first book I read that convinced me to > change to a vegan diet ‹ the second was The Food Revolution by John Robbins > ‹ I was especially moved by the story of the pig farmer, which you can read > here: > > http://www.foodrevolution.org/pig_farmer.htm > > Anna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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