Dream Big: Go Vegan for a Week
IF YOU'VE EVER thought about trying veganism (in which you consume only plant based foods), you've probably also thought about how hard it would be. How do you keep it interesting? How do you explain the change to your friends and family? How do you not crave cheese...All. The. Time?
It's true, going vegan sounds like a great (and easy) idea in theory, until you try to put the whole thing in practice. That's where we come in. With the help of top nutritionists, we've put together a 4-week, step-by-step plan that will take you--gradually--from meat eater to full-blown vegan.
Week 1: Start with Vegan Lunches
Here’s the science: Is being a vegan a worthy goal? The science says YES. Research shows that people who follow a vegan diet typically have a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure, lower body mass index (BMI), and a decreased risk of cancer.
In fact, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a greater consumption of plant-based protein (vs. animal protein) plays a role in supporting a longer, healthier life (and can help prevent death from cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of Americans, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).