If you live in the Northeast, it’s nice to finally see all those stacks of fresh fruit and vegetables on display at the local market. With warm weather finally here, my appetite has suddenly gone wild for everything berry. Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries oh my! Avocados, string beans and Brussels sprouts galore! Makes you want to be a Vegan. Well maybe not so extreme, but if you’re thinking about a plant based diet, now might be a good time to start. A vegan diet definitely takes getting used to, but once you’re in it, it’ll become more instinctive.
Vegan diets are low in fat. The good news they are free of cholesterol thus reducing the risk of some cancers and heart disease. To keep your vegan diet on the right course, make sure you include plenty of whole grains, legumes, nuts, and fruits and vegetables while limiting or reducing your intake of high fat, high cholesterol foods.
Now that you’re eating clean, you might notice that you have lost some weight. Maybe a lot of weight. So now is the time to firm up what you have left. Tone up your body with Yoga or Pilates. Both are gentle on your body and will make your muscles stronger without bulking up.
