Guide to a Healthy Transition toward a Plant-Based Diet
For those who might feel intimidated to learn more about nutrition or to read about my health choices, which might sometimes feel extreme for some, I would like to tell you that I didn’t make these changes overnight. To be completely honest, had I started with an « all or nothing mindset », I never would be where I am today. As many of you know, I used to be a junk food addict.
During my nutrition course at e-cornell, I came across a tool so useful, that I must admit, I felt a little jealous I didn’t get the chance to use it myself when first starting. I feel that this is something I should absolutely share with you guys :).
It is called the Exsalus Food Continuum.
It has a complex name, but really it is quite easy to follow. It is just like when going to school. You don’t always aim for an A+, but you still wish to get a good average. The idea is to obtain a respectable overall score for whatever you choose to eat.
For example, if you eat something in the C category, but pair it with something in the A+ category in equal amounts, then you end up with an average of A- for said meal :).
This is something you can count at the end of each meal, or at the end of the day.
Even though exclusively eating A+ foods brings more positive changes faster, long-term results should be prioritized.
If making big efforts all at once is something that can discourage you from trying out new habits or from sticking with them, I highly recommend this tool! I find it illustrates the expression: « slowly, but surely » very well.
Of course, the more you learn on a subject, the easier it gets to justify making the right choices.
I wish you all the happiness in the world,
Marie-Chose
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