A Plant-Based Life

More people than ever are eating a whole-food, plant-baseddiet. Studies show that it is better for our bodies andbetter for the planet—but it isn’t always easy.Let A Plant-Based Life be your guide. Whether you’re takingyour first steps on this path to wellness or recommitting your -self to suc cess, author Micaela Cook Karlsen clearly maps theway. Her program enables you to set your own pace and staythe course—without relying on willpower. Drawing on per -sonal experience and the latest research, she reveals how to:Find and sustain your motivation • Gradually add morewhole, plant foods into your diet, crowding out less nutri tiousfare • Break old food addictions and establish new habits •Translate favorite recipes to create delicious, nourishing meals• Reshape your food environ ment (at home, at work, and onthe go) to make healthy eating a no-brainer • Cultivate rela -tionships that celebrate and support your new lifestyleEspecially valuable are directions for navigating roadblocks.
Here you’ll find strategies for getting family members on boardand for allaying friends’ concerns about your food choices withevidence-based nutrition information. Shop ping tips, pantrylists, menu plans, and more than 100 mouth water ing recipesare all included.If your goal is a healthier, more energized—exuberant—life,make this book your personal GPS. The journey will be moresatisfying than you ever imagined.