“Shift Happens!!!”

There is compelling proof to prove the global demand for plant-based foods is increasing and 2019 just may bring the Tipping Point to Plant Based Nutrition and Veganism.    For example data from Google Trends reveals an impressive worldwide increase in veganism from 2004 to 2018.    That’s worldwide and that’s impressive!    Israel, Australia, Canada, Austria, New Zealand, Portugal, China, the UK, and, yes, even the United States has taken steps with a 6oo% in people identifying as Vegans in the last 3 years!    Canada’s new Food Guide now favors plant based foods.

     In the United States, the largest healthcare organization, Kaiser Permanente, is recommending a ‘plant-based diet’; the Dietary Guidelines Advisory  Committee and the Am. Institute for Cancer Research are leaning toward more sustainable and health oriented diets.  We need large corporations to move too and here comes Walmart asking its suppliers to offer more plant based products.

     Another key mover are Professional and Amateur Athletes from the NFL, to bodybuilding to marathon (and ultra-marathon) running, and tennis.  The recovery time and inflammation aspects are key components for athletic peak performance.

     And boy, do I love a good SHIFT!!!

     Stay Healthy My Friends,  Vegan Doc  1/24/19