2016. I was eating anything and everything, no matter the animal, no matter the source. My options were diverse, but so were internal problems that were facing me. Cystic acne, lethargy, anxiety were all crippling me. Until one day, I had to temporarily stop eating dairy as I was on acne antibiotics. Little did I know that this was a blessing in disguise! I had more energy and was feeling a lot less lethargic; very much like increasing the video quality of a YouTube video! Within 2 years, I made the transition to plant based eating and I haven’t looked back since! Here are some of the benefits that I’ve harnessed with plant based eating.
**Better physical performance:** Being a sports and fitness fan, the differences in my performances before and after this diet is like night and day. My endurance has increased tenfold, I feel stronger and I am a lot more injury free. This is because dairy and meat products can increase inflammation in the body and joints, leaving us more susceptible to injury. Also, I am better able to recover from gym sessions and playing football matches and I suspect this is a direct result of there being less inflammation in my body. It’s not just me, some of the best sports athletes in the world such as Lewis Hamilton and Virat Kohli all follow plant based diets.
**Greater focus:** As I feel less tired and lethargic in the morning, it has helped to stay more focused throughout the day even without the help of coffee. As a result, I am better able to focus on work tasks and I complete them to a higher standard.
**Greater sense of well being:** Overall, I just feel a greater sense of lightness within myself. According to studies, meat products are harder to digest and can lead to constipation. However, with a plant based diet, you’ll be getting more than enough fibre to ensure that this will never be a problem! With this lightness, I feel like I am more sensitive to food, as if my taste buds have become enhanced, better allowing me to enjoy the wide ranges of scrumptious plant based food that are available to me!
Transitioning to a plant based diet does not have to be immediate! Start by trying plant based options at restaurants, or having one plant based meal a week. The proof is in the pudding and I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to find out for themselves about these benefits! For it is truly accessible to everyone!
Please click on the link below to find out more about plant based eating!
[https://www.thegoodmoodco.com/blogs/journal/the-rise-of-plant-based-eating](https://www.thegoodmoodco.com/blogs/journal/the-rise-of-plant-based-eating)
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