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Quality and moderation are key factors to optimal health!

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Quality and moderation are key factors to optimal health!

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Prioritizing the quality of the foods we eat can have a significant impact on long term health. Choosing rainbow Whole Foods, nutrient dense, minimally processed foods provides the vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, high quality protein, fiber, and phytonutrients the body needs to support brain function and overall wellbeing. Vegan and vegetarian diets can be planned carefully and include smart supplementation to prevent deficiencies in nutrients that are important for the brain. A balanced approach that emphasizes food quality and appropriate portions promotes sustainable, long term health.

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I like what Dr. Ede says about eating a pre-industrial whole food diet. I've navigated a variety of eating styles throughout my life. When I was a vegetarian in college I definitely binged on carbs and sugar. I felt I had freedom to eat what I wanted, so I did. Overtime, I realized my body craved meat - I would dream about eating meat and felt extreme guilt. Once I started eating meat again I realized that my body does better with an omnivore diet. I've always tried to eat organic or antibiotic free meat but acknowledge that this isn't enough to truly eat well. Throughout my career and education I have come to have a better understanding that the industrialized food system, even organic, isn't ideal. Eating closer to home - eating locally raised produce and local grass fed meats - nourishes me in so many ways. I feel nurutured through the food I am eating, I feel I am nurturing the local economy, and I am choosing practices that take better care of the planet through more regenerative farming and production methods. This also feels closer to the pre-industrialized diet that Dr. Ede refers to.

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After some time of seeing what my body truly thrives one, I now lead by example of how food can make a difference in mental health. I try to consume only 100% grass fed meats and organic and pasture raised poultry because I truly can tell the difference in my body and brain. I suffer from bipolar disorder as well as anxiety and when I eat these health foods I notice I feel much more stable and content with my mental health and well-being.

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I am still exploring what my body needs. I am for the consumption of animals as long as they are killed swiftly and with dignity. 

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I am still exploring what my body needs. I am for the consumption of animals as long as they are killed swiftly and with dignity. 

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I will only say this...I think that if one chooses to eat meat, they should consider that the animal was a life form and that out of respect for it's life and the nourishment is is providing to us eating it, we can respect it, ourselves, and our earth by eating the full thing. Don't just eat the breast and throw out the rest for example. If we were starving and hunted it down, we wouldn't leave food on the table, would eat it. So lets do that for everything...including plants. Wastefulness is disrespect in my opinion.

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How Low-Carb Nutrition Helped Me Feel Alive Again at 42

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How Low-Carb Nutrition Helped Me Feel Alive Again at 42

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My experience following a low-carb lifestyle is that, at 42 years old and as a mother of two girls, I genuinely feel like I’m 30. I have the energy to cook, organize my home, work full time, and still show up as a wife, mother, daughter, and friend without feeling exhausted by life. I feel calmer, more emotionally stable, and better able to handle whatever challenges come my way, and I truly believe that my nutrition and spirituality play a huge role in that.

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I am always on the fence when it comes to vegetarian vs. not, since I am an animal lover. But I agree that a small amount of animal protein, grass-fed and sourced from reliable sources may be the best way to go for our health. And animals raised for this purpose MUST be treated humanely during the entire process, for the health of the animals and humans alike.

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I think eating a balanced diet that is primarily from whole foods is key to your health. Making sure your food sources are coming from sustainable sources is something to always strive for.

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Balance and moderation are key! Animal products provide a great source of bioavailable micronutrients. Plant foods provide phytonutrients, micronutrients, and fiber. Properly preparing plant foods and eating in moderation can help us achieve better health.

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I read Dr. Ede's book "Change your diet, change your mind" when I was at the height of my depression and anziety. It radically challenged everything I thought I knew about health. I struggled with significant depression and anxiety for my entire life and was on the SAD and vegetarian based diet. It was not until I changed my diet to include healthy animal proteins and fats, low carbohydrate, and properly prepared seeds and legumes that I have found reprieve from mental health challenges. My overall health has improved dramatically following her advice.

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Marketing should be regulated. It is apparent that most vendors do not care about the quality of their products. They care about profit. The use of the cheapest ingredients, fast manufacturing, and marketing with the intention of deceiveing people is unethical.

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Whole food diet with organic fruits and veggies, organic grains and legumes (soaked), grass-fed butter and chesses, and local organic grass-fed beef or wild game such as deer are essential for health.

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Whole food diet with organic fruits and veggies, organic grains and legumes (soaked), grass-fed butter and chesses, and local organic grass-fed beef or wild game such as deer are essential for health.

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I believe an eating for health diet is best. We need balance. And instead of pushing the sales of supplements incorporate the foods needed into the diet and let go of the things that take away from health. It is really a simpler way to shop too. I one time made a really good dressing from cauliflower, and apple cider vinegar and basic seasonings. It felt so good to use something I already had. You don't need as many ingredients. It also helps with overwhelm. Minimalism trend...Minimize the bad food. Keep diet simple.

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The Eating for Health Model is a balanced model since it includes mostly fruits and vegetables, grains and a smaller portion of animal protein. I believe supplementation is not the same as acquiring the nutrients we need from the actual rich source. I agree that if you decide to have animal protein, it should be sourced conscientiously and I also agree that plants offer a world of vitamins and minerals. One is not complete without the other.

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i believe a lot of people dismiss eating animals because they don't want to think about what it takes in order for them to reach our plates or mouths. I was a Vegan once and honestl though i ate right, i always missed DHA. I definatly believe we have come so far away from our natural senses of hunters and gatherers that we are starting to minimize our palates. There's a reason why we can ONLY get DHA from animals and not plants, because we need that for our frontal cortex, and nothing else but meat can supply those things. Dr.Ede is very amazing, and i really enjoyed and agreed with their revolutionary pitch at the end.

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Diverse foods are important to the diet of all living things. Even animals that are views as being "herbivores" are not completely herbivores, they will take animal protein when they need it. It is important to consider where the animal product is sourced - pastured raised. Like all living things, when mistreated, they hold no benefit to itself and to the other natural systems that depend on it. Like mono cropped vegetables that grow in mistreated soil, the vegetable will be subpar for all that consume it.

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I, personally, choose to eat animal products but I certainly understand why people don't. I want to be very knowledgable about all aspects so I can support clients of diverse backgrounds of thought.

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If you look at the teeth of an animal, you can see exactly what they are meant to eat biologically. One look in a human being's mouth shows that an omnivorous diet is what our bodies are meant to intake. We have canines and molars. Our brains need crucial vitamins and nutrients from both plants AND animals. I understand that most who become vegan and vegetarian, do so for the health and welfare of animals on our planet; however, I feel personally that it starves the brain of vital necessities found in animal products. We can eat meat and, also be humane towards animals. That takes action from us against big corporations that don't care about animal welfare. We need more regulations and stricter rules regarding how animals are farmed. Our diet is imperative to our health both mentally and physically, and we cannot deny our brains what they need to function properly.

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Varity is a great way to get all the nutrients you need!

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Varity is a great way to get all the nutrients you need!

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Whole foods are a great way to go! Just by starting there you can improve your health. Diets often restrict different foods, but the only foods you need to restrict are processed ones. Genisis 1:29 says it well "Then God said, 'Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for food.'"

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I believe that a diet including animal products is an easier way to ensure maximum micronutrient consumption. I do think it is important to be mindful of our planet but there are many other systems harming that more than eating cow.

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I do agree that the health of the animals should be a factor in the meat and animal products we consume. It's great that more and more farms are aware that the treatment of their animals and the quality of the food those animals are eating directly affects us. Hoping consumers look more to local farms rather than the typical grocery stores.

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I feel that if a person decides to eat meat, they should take into consideration a more just and sustainable way to do it, as well as healthy. As this topic brings that to light.

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I can't imagine never eating meat. It is too delicious to give up. Quality meats taste a lot better. Having a well rounded diet is still important. I think most people would choose an eating for health diet or other diet like the Mediterranean diet if it were convenient. People spend a lot of money on already prepared food so it isn't always about it costing more to buy quality. If health were more convenient, it is getting that way more and more, that more people would choose better food.

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I feel eating for health is best for our body as a whole. Eliminating certain things on an individual basis per what your body needs/ works best with I feel we should still be eating a well-rounded whole foods diet. And i believe quality has a big thing to do with this too

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For someone who grew up in a traumatizing household, and a never-ending cycle of anxieties/depression, I'd have to say eating the right foods can certainly boost the gut and help change the mind. I still suffer from depression and anxieties however; it has been cut down so much that I'm a lot more active and seeking out a higher source of power in my life. Knowing that God has created this world for us to eat off the fruits of his trees has helped me stay away from manmade foods and enjoy his abundance.

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I would love to see a world that no longer contains all of these highly processed non-foods that are being pushed on the students, the hospital patients, the nursing home residents, and basically anyone that is subject to having to eat what is put in front of them. Parents need to be educated and the school system needs to start teaching nutrition as a continual education topic starting at Pre-school levels.

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i feel vindicated in my long-entrenched paleo-like omnivorous diet. the brain is soooo cool! that is NUTS how much eating anti-nutrient food along with oysters blocks the uptake of zinc. i will be using this information with my clients - and sharing w anyone who will let me talk about it. haha. i am looking forward to finding more ways to include liver and oysters in my diet. also, i consider myself very blessed to have a son (5 yrs old) who is very adventurous with food and willing to eat lots of things. it is a joy to know that he is benefiting from this and will reap rewards from this for years to come!

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In the States we often value quantity over quality. Eat more, buy more, have more...

If we reverse this unhealthy ideology we can greatly improve our lives and the lives of others. Focusing on the quality of the food products we consume-meaning nutritional benefits, community benefits and environmental benefits-could be an important key in finding the path towards holistic living within nature again.

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I essentially learned much learned the opposite of what Dr. Ede was teaching. We learned to advocate for a plant based diet and that meat was in no way beneficial. That meat causes cancer etc. We did not learn about DHA and it's benefits and even how it is less bio available in plant-foods. In this course however, which is way more extensive even given that the last accolades was garnered from a prestigious Ivy league school, that Bauman college's stance is more realistic. Not everyone has access to a strict plant based diet and it may not benefit everyone equally. The importance is emphasized on balance. Plants do not connotate health, they can be damaging when inorganic and exposed to noxious gases, etc to even produce, and can also themselves be as nutrient defecient as plants. I have been primarily vegan, vegetarian and plant based my entire life but have seen the benefits of both sides and consider myself more omnivore although I do not consume in my home and am unsure if I will bring certain meats and cheeses in. Although could definitely start with wild caught, grass fed, pasture raised when I do!

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Well I guess I can say I'm a little biased when it comes to including animal products in one's diet. I've tried being vegetarian a few times before in my life and only lasted a few months each time. Although my body loved it I feel like I lost too much weight and started to look "sick". I lost the weight really quick which was the good side to it but I didn't properly replace the animal products that I stopped eating with plant based alternatives. Now I call myself a "Sometime-atarian" which includes me eating solely vegetarian sometimes and others I'll bounce between chicken, turkey and seafood. I absolutely love learning about nutrition because since classes have started, I've replaced so many of the processed foods we ate with healthier alternatives. In the Eating for Health diet removing sugar is one of the suggestions and although I haven't completely removed it I no longer late-night snack on sweets. Now I'll go for some pickled beets or tamarind which will oddly satisfy my craving. Overall I find it amazing and can't wait to spread more knowledge to family and future clients on the importance of the Eating for Health diet.

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I am learning a wealth of information each week as these courses unfold which is challenging many beliefs and misconceptions I have held for decades around diet, nutrition, and lifestyle practices. I am now committed to practicing a Eating for Health diet and lifestyle plan as a way of reducing inflammation in my body and my overall health and vitality.

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As I am getting older and dealing with hormonal changes, I am more cautious with what I eat. I also pay more attention to my body's cravings and foods that cause discomfort. I was intrigued by Dr. Ede's presentation. I find it so SAD (pun intended) that the Standard American Diet is what our country promotes.

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Over the years, I have tried quite a number of diets from raw vegan, raw food, vegan, vegetarian, Whole 30, and others. What I found after my diagnosis of diverticulitis is that not only what I ate was important, but my overall lifestyle needed an overhaul. As I researched, I realized that eating a whole food, nutrient dense nutrition system was best for my body. Through a process of elimination, I am able to figure out what my body thrives on, and what harms my body. I try my best to be environmentally conscious and buy local as much as I am able.

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Over the years, I have experimented with many ways of eating. Eventually I landed on what feels best for me. I eat a large quantity of plant foods and include seafood into my diet as well. I will eat goat cheese and eggs but am cautious of most dairy products as I have an intolerance. Everyone is different. I find all that we learned in Dr. Ede's video about DHA so very interesting. I will taste bits of poultry from time to time, but prefer to stick with seafood. I would like to be better at incorporating salmon more regularly.

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I am a vegetarian for three years now, and my heart feels like it is the right thing to do, but my mind is on the fence these days. I have added eggs and butter and whole milk to my coffee, but I feel that I am not as sharp as I used to be. My focus is all over the place, and I am very, very tired. I feel like adding fish is something I should consider, but the thought of it is extremely unappealing.

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I am a vegetarian for three years now, and my heart feels like it is the right thing to do, but my mind is on the fence these days. I have added eggs and butter and whole milk to my coffee, but I feel that I am not as sharp as I used to be. My focus is all over the place, and I am very, very tired. I feel like adding fish is something I should consider, but the thought of it is extremely unappealing.

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Based on everything that I have read or heard about to date, I think that the Eating for Health philosophy makes a lot of sense. It focuses on unprocessed whole foods as well as sustainably raised and caught animal foods, and allows for adaptation to fit an individuals unique dietary needs. It also advocates incorporating a variety of nutrients that the body needs to function optimally. I have been following something fairly close for about 6 years now. The biggest difference is that in addition to cutting out refined carbohydrates and about 99% of refined, added sugars, I also, generally, limit the amount of grains I consume on a daily basis, and I can say that I feel healthier today than I ever did in my 20s and 30s. Many of the chronic issues I was experiencing have been kept at bay.

Whatever environmental impact the food I eat has, I try to compensate for by making sure to reduce all waste, with particular focus on plastic waste and pollution.

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I was vegan and vegetarian many years ago and became iron anemic so I started adding animal foods, specifically meats, back into my diet. I noticed a huge difference and now follow a mostly ketogenic (low carb) diet with little to no processed carbs or sugars. Speaking on my experience, my brain functions better than it has in many years, I am able to handle stress a lot better and I have a lot more energy that is also more sustained. I support a balanced diet with a focus on local (if possible), organic, grass fed and finished and/or pasture raised, wild caught meats and other animal products with an emphasis on fattier meats, healthy fat additions like ghee and olive oil and healthy fiber and phytonutrient/nutrient dense plant foods.

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I think bioindividuality is key.  I am a vegetarian that had started eating more vegan over the years.  After starting this course I've decided to incorporate more high-quality animal products such as cheese into my diet.   I would never start eating meat again, so I will do my best to be mindful of this information and make adjustments where I feel comfortable.  

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I think bioindividuality is key.  I am a vegetarian that had started eating more vegan over the years.  After starting this course I've decided to incorporate more high-quality animal products such as cheese into my diet.   I would never start eating meat again, so I will do my best to be mindful of this information and make adjustments where I feel comfortable.  

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I think it is a social crime against health to fear monger people into eating a certain way. Weaponizing animal welfare and environmental effects to convince people not to eat or buy meat is deeply flawed. I do think it is important to advocate for using consumer buying power to support local farms that have humane and ecologically friendly practices.

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to each his own... but the proof is in the pudding! 

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to each his own... but the proof is in the pudding! 

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I have never been at odds with including animal products in my diet BUT as I have gotten older and wiser I have learned more about the quality of those products and how regenerative farming can maintain the balance on earth/soil. I do think that the emotionally charged views on anything should be kept in check; keep an open mind to all types of possibilities

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I appreciate how Dr. Ede discussed how the SAD causes inflammation / oxidation, hormonal roller coaster, and insulin resistance - and mentioning the links between these and depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The fact that people with bipolar disorder have worsened symptoms when insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is present really shocked me. I agree that a minimally-processed, whole-foods, balanced, omnivorous diet is the best route for overall health and well-being.

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I once choose the vegan diet to be kind to the environment. I also choose this diet for health reasons and the welfare of animals. I soon found out after 6 short months that. I personally couldn't be vegan I wasn't getting those 22 amino acids you get from an animal-based diet unless you're eating tofu or quinoa daily. I just couldn't keep up plus my stomach doesn't have the ability to break down oxalates. I was actually suffering from the large volumes of oxalates I was consuming on a daily basis, with little to no protein and calcium. My digestive issues got worse my joint pain got worse. It just wasn't good for me! I'm back eating lean meats and I feel much better,

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I feel my best when I eat from animal sources. I am an omnivore and enjoy eating plant foods. I choose to eat organic grass-fed meats and dairy and wild-caught seafood. After today's lesson on mental health and how these foods affect and nourish our brains, I feel even more in solid in my food choices.

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I will make a conscious effort to include a small amount of local, grass-fed, pasture raised, organic or wild animal products into my daily diet. I was considering going vegan, but I do not think that would be wise for me if I am focusing on improving my mental health.

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balance is key. Listening to our bodies needs is most important. Respecting the environment is just as important as catering to our own needs.  

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balance is key. Listening to our bodies needs is most important. Respecting the environment is just as important as catering to our own needs.  

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I agree that we should consume some amount of animal product. These foods provide a plethora of nutrients our bodies love and need. At the end of the day though it is always our own personal choice.

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Standard/Moderate eating for health diet

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Standard/Moderate eating for health diet

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I would say for my self I follow a moderate eating for health diet because of advisement of a nutritionist. I have had increases in energy while maintaining this diet, however there are still bouts of fatigue that I can have. I will start to take a closer look at my mood for the times I feel low energy.

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I think for me personally following Eating For Health diet that includes animal products in moderation works best as it provides me with all the nutrients I need to feel healthy and energized. I tried eliminating certain foods from my diet for a short period of time, however I felt nutritional deficiencies and returned to my whole food diet that includes animal products.

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I think for me personally following Eating For Health diet that includes animal products in moderation works best as it provides me with all the nutrients I need to feel healthy and energized. I tried eliminating certain foods from my diet for a short period of time, however I felt nutritional deficiencies and returned to my whole food diet that includes animal products.

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After months in this program (Nutrition Consultant), today's lesson has solidified my choice to transition from a nearly vegan diet to a pescatarian diet. I am more than willing at this point to add in wild salmon and butter & eggs (pasture-raised & organic) in order to give my body (including my brain!) what it needs to function optimally. It may be a slow process with lots of research to find the "best" sources as my original move to veganism was soley about the environment.

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I have tried the vegetarian diet earlier in life and learned of the health issues this type of diet can bring.  Eating a well balanced diet with everything we need to have a better quality of life I believe we will always get the best benefits if we eat the foods that our ancestors ate, carbs through veggies, water, fats, protein will keep us well.

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I have tried the vegetarian diet earlier in life and learned of the health issues this type of diet can bring.  Eating a well balanced diet with everything we need to have a better quality of life I believe we will always get the best benefits if we eat the foods that our ancestors ate, carbs through veggies, water, fats, protein will keep us well.

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Consuming animal products seems so natural to me. I do not ever see myself excluding any meat primarily because I feel better after eating it.

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Diet is an individual thing, however, I do feel that the Eating For Health is more aligned with my belief of eating a variety of quality food with balance. Dr Ede had some very valid points as far as eating meat and eating for brain health, foods high in DHA such as salmon. She really opened up my eyes as far as brain health and how foods do affect it. Eating for Health seems to be the way to go and something I will be educating my clients on. Also interesting about the anti-nutrients.

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Diet is an individual thing, however, I do feel that the Eating For Health is more aligned with my belief of eating a variety of quality food with balance. Dr Ede had some very valid points as far as eating meat and eating for brain health, foods high in DHA such as salmon. She really opened up my eyes as far as brain health and how foods do affect it. Eating for Health seems to be the way to go and something I will be educating my clients on. Also interesting about the anti-nutrients.

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I found Dr. Ede's presentation on the poor diet (SAD) may contribute to one's Mental illness enlightening. Learning about the brain's building blocks in the brain helped me to connect the dots in understanding that what we eat has a direct impact on the brain functioning well or not. She also mentioned Nutritional Psychiatry is in its infancy stage. The Eating for Health diet includes small to moderate amounts of local, organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed, or wild animals and animal products that may support someone with mental illness. As a Nutrition Consultant we could be a part of a clients Health and wellness team.

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I have a child that is on the Autism Spectrum, as well as kids with ADHD. I have wondered if making changes to their diets might help symptoms. I will definitely be doing some more research on this subject.

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It is all about balance with what you decide your diet for your nutritional purposes. And the choice of the lifestyle you want to live makes a significant difference in how you live and take care of yourself. depending on your needs and beliefs cultivates the diet you will need to have to be healthy.

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Striking a Balance and Listening to Your Body

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Striking a Balance and Listening to Your Body

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One thing I love most about the Eating for Health philosophy is the idea of bio-individuality and paying close attention to your body's responses to foods, and your own personal needs. I have had my own journey learning to balance extremes in many areas of my life, and I very much appreciate Bauman's commitment to emphasizing balance and personal awareness. Teaching the importance of knowing our own bodies intimately empowers people to stand grounded in their life decisions. Learning all of the ins and outs of nutrition can be overwhelming, and it can be easy to become frustrated and feel like there's no "right" way to eat that is also enjoyable and convenient (or even possible for busy or underprivileged humans). So I love the concept of doing our best to emphasize veggie-full, colorful, organic-if-possible, intentionally prepared meals combined with mindful eating with smaller portions of higher quality animal products.

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I have mixed opinions on the topic although I may be biased since I have been some form of vegan/vegetarian for over five years, one of the reasons being I don't think most of our meat available is good for you, I think it is processed, and does not actually have much bioavailability. However I didn't realize all of the benefits and the nutrition that is available in organic pasture raised meat vs. a vegetarian/vegan diet which makes me worry if I am deficient in anything. So in a perfect world if I have access to a family farm where I know they are raising pasture raised organic animals for meat and I could buy direct from them I would consider adding meat back into my diet.

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Research - Doing research with seeking out reliable studies should be a top priority, even if it goes against your beliefs. It is critical to stay informed about decisions regarding your diet and lifestyle. Also, listen to your body, it will let you know by how you feel. 

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Research - Doing research with seeking out reliable studies should be a top priority, even if it goes against your beliefs. It is critical to stay informed about decisions regarding your diet and lifestyle. Also, listen to your body, it will let you know by how you feel. 

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I was all ears listening Dr Georgia Ede she spoke with knowledge on this important subject . I agree that whole-foods diet is best for our body and mind - healing the body and mental health . As I was growing up I did not like to eat any meat or liver I felt terrible eating animals meats but my mom would convince me to have some " It will make you smarter, or make you grew ". The truth I was feeling very weak before consuming meat , after few hours of having meat I felt much better . Salmon fish is on top of DHA foods -good for me I love Salomon.

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Diversity helps the environment from bodies to water ways. Diversity of the land equates to diversity of the gut. No one diet is better for another (unless you are specifically comprimised, or dealing with pharmaceuticals). Paying attention to different aspects of different diets, rather than committing to one specific regime), all while considering source and deposit/utilization, will most likely help us round out our differences/needs/and unique deficiencies.

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I have to admit I very much love the idea of being a pescatarian and I think it would probably work very well for me if I had a plentiful ongoing source of clean, wild-harvested seafood and plentiful access to fresh oysters, like my son and people I know who live in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. However, when I was pregnant with my first son, I began eating and feeling ravenous for red meat after about a decade of never touching it and consuming a lot of tofu…it just felt instinctually correct. I still eat it today more than 24 years later, but I would probably replace it with more seafood if I had access to the high quality/affordability product more often. The idea of a vegetarian diet is an appealing ideal, but I don’t think an optimal reality for me. Indigenous cultures certainly consumed animal products and with no lack of respect for the interconnected web of life; even Ayurveda (not Hinduism) says to consume something from an animal every day.

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I agree a diet has to take into consideration bio individuality. We cannot assume every person will benefit from the exact same diet. I think Dr. Ede has very compelling evidence of how the diet and mental health are connected through nutrients. I appreciated seeing the graph she had showing the nutrient and anti nutrient percentages of eating plants with animal products. Very interesting!

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Everything in this life is a balance. Before, I wasn't aware of what I ate, of course when I was a little girl for my parents it wasn't part of their culture to know where what they ate came from and that's how they fed my sister and me. When I grew up every day I realized that it is important to know what we eat and where it comes from. then first very extreme mind I became vegetarian and almost vegan but I realized that this was not the best for me or for the environment. As I said at the beginning, everything is a balance and today I am aware of what I eat and what is good for me.

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At this point, I totally agree with Dr Ede! Our brain needs good source of fat, and animal fat especially from Salmon is better choice for sure than vegan source. I also like the parts she talked about how to cook the grains to benefit from them better. I read a book before kind of interesting called " Grain Brain" I respect each person is individually different, find the best food fit you!

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At this point, I totally agree with Dr Ede! Our brain needs good source of fat, and animal fat especially from Salmon is better choice for sure than vegan source. I also like the parts she talked about how to cook the grains to benefit from them better. I read a book before kind of interesting called " Grain Brain" I respect each person is individually different, find the best food fit you!

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I have a hard time agreeing with what Dr. Ede is saying because vegans and vegetarians can still properly nourish themselves, it just takes a bit more effort. I also think that meat has adverse side effects that people aren’t aware of such as how acidic it is for your body and also how eating too much animal products can contribute to the development of cancer and other chronic health conditions.

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Every year, for 8 years now in January, I fast for 21 days in the dedication of "The 21 Days Daniel Fasting) to The Lord. This year I wasn't able to complete the fasting as I noticed I was starting to feel weak and became ill due to my immune system weakening. I wasn't eating the proper nutrients that my brain and body needed. I believe as I get older, my immune system gets weaker if I don't eat the right nutrients.

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While I am not vegan, and eat a mainly plant and seafood/fish based diet (including dairy and cheese), I do struggle with eating meat, even though I understand the importance. For example, when I am feeling low in energy, I know that eating liver immediately get the energy that I need. I do struggle with the compassion side, and I don't know that telling a die-hard vegan that an option is "humanely raised" addresses the point. I will say, however, that I upon hearing this lecture and what I have been learning in this program, I may not be as adverse to adding meat in very small quantities to my diet. We'll see, LOL

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I was initially hesitatnt to watch the video or do the lesson given my beliefs but I felt I'd keep an open mind for a little. I was hooked. I for one am glad afterward the lesson started to get more towards "it's totally up to you and your bioindividuality" and "I totally understand you will find other info", then concluded with "it really comes down to your bioindividuality".

Other than that am I glad I watched the video I mean wow! I was textin gm y friend non stop about the cortisol dump that occurs after insulin spike and blood sugar crashes. It explained so much. I never thought also about the brain being effected by all the refined carbs and it never hit home to me refined carbs effecting micro nutrients.

I made a few decisions today. Eat salmon once a week, liver twice a week. haha. And don't forget, I have got a job to do helping my fellows.

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I fear the push towards veganism and vegetarianism, I know many young people not eating meat and / or any animal products thinking this is the healthier choice for their bodies even though their labs show problems with nutrient deficiencies. Many women that I know who are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant are also cutting way back on consuming animal products for their impact on the planet and are instead relying on processed foods like protein powders to meet their macronutrient needs in pregnancy, which inevitable raises their risk of micronutrient deficiency. When I post about the risk of seed oils and the health benefits of meat, many friends respond defensively or angrily, there is just so much confusion about what is good for the planet and our health. I tend to believe that what is good for our health is also good for the planet and so I think its important to keep in mind the benefits to the soil that animal agriculture brings when it is done responsibly and regeneratively. I don't believe that a plant based diet is the answer to our health or planetary crisis.

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I was a vegetarian for over 4 years, a year and a half of that time I was mostly vegan/plant based. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen preparing real food and I felt great, but not as great as I could. For a long time, I had this goal to get back to a mostly vegan diet, but after starting this program and learning about the importance of the quality of the food we eat, I no longer have that goal. I think I felt great because I was eating more plant-based foods and eating less takeout because it was harder for me to find foods I could eat, but when I think back on it, I did still eat plant based processed foods, and probably a good amount of sugar. Now, my goal is to be more mindful of the quality of foods I am eating, and limit my intake of sugar, dairy, and gluten, as I have found I do not function as well when I eat these foods. I read labels more now, and really try to avoid packaged foods. I have a long way to go but I have already noticed a difference with just a few small changes.

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I am at my optimal energy when I consistently eat several different types of foods with several different nutrients in them with every meal and most snacks.

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I wholly believe in bioindividuality and have learned that I need to eat animal protein to feel and operate at my best. I have also learned that the type and amount of animal meats I consume have a big impact. I was vegetarian for ten years and then got involved in sustainability from a chefs/restaurants perspective as well as the periphery of nutrition. Choosing pastured and grass-fed local meats is expensive but I have found that I only need to take in small amounts to see and feel the benefits. I feel very fortunate to be able to access good healthy animal choices. 

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I wholly believe in bioindividuality and have learned that I need to eat animal protein to feel and operate at my best. I have also learned that the type and amount of animal meats I consume have a big impact. I was vegetarian for ten years and then got involved in sustainability from a chefs/restaurants perspective as well as the periphery of nutrition. Choosing pastured and grass-fed local meats is expensive but I have found that I only need to take in small amounts to see and feel the benefits. I feel very fortunate to be able to access good healthy animal choices. 

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I was vegetarian for 18 years until about 7 years ago when I had my son. It was a difficult transition for me to eat animals again, but one that I felt was necessary after learning more about nutrition. I only eat meat in small amounts and only when I know that it was raised ethically and sustainably. If carnivores reduced their meat intake and were more thoughtful about its origins, I think we'd be in a much better situation.

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I tend to resonate with the way these lessons are sharing about optimal nutrition. I love embracing fats, encouraging ketogenics and optimal mitochondrial function, nourishing the membranes with inflammation balancing fats. The more primal diets speak to me, greens,wild mushrooms, and plenty of vegetables with bones and organ meats. I think just as she suggested, fish is key in receiving adequate amounts of omega 3s, especially DHA. I've enjoyed experimenting with soaking sprouting and fermenting to increase bioavailability of legumes grains and seeds. I noticed nuts in her picture of the primal diet and although I heavily rely on them, I wonder about their antinutrients as well. Its interesting how sometimes a certain diet will be appropriate for a time and then our bodies will ask for change. I think there's a place for plant based, such as a time of spiritual cleanse, and then the body can shift its nutritional needs.

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I tend to resonate with the way these lessons are sharing about optimal nutrition. I love embracing fats, encouraging ketogenics and optimal mitochondrial function, nourishing the membranes with inflammation balancing fats. The more primal diets speak to me, greens,wild mushrooms, and plenty of vegetables with bones and organ meats. I think just as she suggested, fish is key in receiving adequate amounts of omega 3s, especially DHA. I've enjoyed experimenting with soaking sprouting and fermenting to increase bioavailability of legumes grains and seeds. I noticed nuts in her picture of the primal diet and although I heavily rely on them, I wonder about their antinutrients as well. Its interesting how sometimes a certain diet will be appropriate for a time and then our bodies will ask for change. I think there's a place for plant based, such as a time of spiritual cleanse, and then the body can shift its nutritional needs.

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I burn A LOT of calories per day. 2500 on an average day with a light workout. I need to get the calories and good fats in otherwise I feel the brain fog and I begin to drag. I've tried vegetarianism which worked well for a while and veganism did not work at all. Not eating enough makes me very lethargic and melancholy as well. Including more fish and light meats like chicken and duck has been great for me. I'm energetic and clear headed. Eating large game slows me down, but I feel good. So I like to keep my beef and pork on the light side. I enjoy beef jerky after a workout and beef broth all year round, but especially in the cold months. As for pork, mostly bacon and carnitas. I do wish there were more available meats. I also wish they sold more parts of the animal when shopping for meat.

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Due to bioindividuality there isn't a one size fits all approach when it comes to food. Our bodies absorbs food differently based on where we live, our food choices, and micodiversity of gut bacteria just to name a few. We must keep in mind the fact that all of our ancestors ate different foods so they are apart of our genetics.

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As I go through this course, I'm really learning a lot about bioindividuality. I am also learning it doesn't have to be all or nothing when it comes to diet and health. With me for example, a bunch of animal products make me sick or give me acne, I did try a full plant based diet for a while, but that still wasn't quite right for me. So now I avoid dairy which gives me acne and red meat which is difficult for me to digest. Eggs, poultry, and fish do just fine with my body and I have been adding them back into my diet and I feel much better. It's taken a while to be okay with that and this course is really helping me with that journey.

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I have eaten a Vegan diet for the last 2 years and it is working very well for me. I have resolved my Asthma and Allergies, chronic eye allergies (itchy watery eyes) in the process. I don't know that I will ever go back to eating mean and definitely I will not go back to dairy. Even eating too many fats is detrimental to my health. I do get fats in my diet, but they need to be limited. Even one is different, and we all need to do what is right for our bodies. We need to listen to what our bodies tell us everyday!

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I think it's fascinating that our bodies were designed to need nourishment, and specific nourishment, for each function of the body. Eating whole foods to help with overall body health makes sense. For me, the turn in my own eating habits has been to eliminate processed foods, and to learn to think holistically. I have struggled with gut issues my whole life, and symptoms began to surface when I was a teenager. I'm now 40, and have tried being a vegetarian for 5 years, taking away gluten and dairy, getting off caffeine, with only minor benefits. Recently I found out that I have SIBO and Candida. Treating these issues, going through an elimination diet, and re-establishing the way we eat in our home to a whole food diet, I am beginning to find the relief I have needed for as long as I can remember. We incorporate meat as part of our diet, for both the benefit of protein and fats. But think there is something so humane for animals to live their lives as "God-intended", outdoors & munching on grass and bugs. Also, going back to farming and growing crops without the use of chemicals, makes the ground fertile and rich, and the plants flourish without being depleted. And when we consume eggs or meat from these animals, or eat the produce of the land, the benefits it gives our body -- well, just seems like the natural way.

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I do believe that bioindividuality is key and eating in a balanced way that truly supports your body, mind and spirit it paramount. For me, I see a lot of truth to what Dr. Ede was talking about based on my own experiences making dietary changes.  I grew up vegetarian and while I did eat some eggs & dairy products, I ate a lot of grains, beans and processed soy products and my family did not always prioritize organic. As I got older I started paying attention to on-going gut issues, as well as symptoms of low-grade depression & anxiety. I began incorporating fish and chicken into my diet and I feel SO much better.  While I haven't gone to a completely "pre-agricultural" that Dr. Ede talks about, just adding some of these things to my diet and cutting back how much I rely on grains and beans in my meals has helped me a ton.  I had to reconcile what I was taught growing up about plant-based foods being morally superior and think critically about how I was sourcing my food, regardless of plant vs. animal - prioritizing local, small scale, organic, etc whenever possible.  

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I do believe that bioindividuality is key and eating in a balanced way that truly supports your body, mind and spirit it paramount. For me, I see a lot of truth to what Dr. Ede was talking about based on my own experiences making dietary changes.  I grew up vegetarian and while I did eat some eggs & dairy products, I ate a lot of grains, beans and processed soy products and my family did not always prioritize organic. As I got older I started paying attention to on-going gut issues, as well as symptoms of low-grade depression & anxiety. I began incorporating fish and chicken into my diet and I feel SO much better.  While I haven't gone to a completely "pre-agricultural" that Dr. Ede talks about, just adding some of these things to my diet and cutting back how much I rely on grains and beans in my meals has helped me a ton.  I had to reconcile what I was taught growing up about plant-based foods being morally superior and think critically about how I was sourcing my food, regardless of plant vs. animal - prioritizing local, small scale, organic, etc whenever possible.  

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I was raised on the SAD diet, starting eating plant based (vegan) when I was sixteen, and then just within the past year I started eating any whole food, as long as it was a good source. I understand how people get to their own beliefs systems, whether that's not eating any animal products or people that love to hunt their own food. Honestly, I think both are beautiful when done with integrity, and health in mind. I love that in the world we live in it is possible to have options for eating, vs just trying to survive with whatever is available. Doing your own research, understanding your body's needs, and being mindful of the world around you are what I personally believe will lead people to health and a healthier world.

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I think everyones ways of eating and beliefs are all different and i respect what works for each individual. I personally need some meat in my diet otherwise i just don't feel grounded or balanced in my being and body.

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I agree that our diet is horrible and we need to get the message out there how bad it really is. I have been changing my families diet for the better. We are 65% organic and learning. I've changed our meats to organic. It's a learning process but it's a very good learning process.

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I was vegan for over a year and recently started eating meat and fish again, mostly chicken and salmon, because I was noticing negative changes in my body. However, I only eat organic, pasture raised and wild caught so I know I'm avoiding toxins and the animals I'm eating were given a species appropriate diet. I have noticed a significant positive impact in energy levels and just feeling healthy overall. I also believe a revolution needs to be started and people need to be more educated.

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So i agree with basically everything that she said about the american diet and how terrible it is. Also about being vegan most people that are vegan do it for the animals and that is understandable but I think that if we had a better way to humanely slaughter animals then food would be much better. Speaking on term of energy we eat that animals stress. Which could then cause mental and emotional issues for us humans. I wholeheartedly believe in eating organic foods as much as possible but also if someone were to slip on up on their diet they need not get discouraged because life happens. Rather they should incorporate more plants or whatever they choose in smaller amounts. As well as getting adequate exercise.

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Society has created so many different options of what we call diets and lifestyles but honestly no matter how we attempt to eat better for the earth by purchasing "grass-fed" or "organic" foods we are still supporting the mass production of the earth being destroyed for our survival. Our ancestors before technology were probably the last humans to truly operate in a sense that kept things in balance when you consider the "give and take" relationship we have with the earth and animals. However for people today that idea of living so natural has practically been erased because money is involved in everything, even if you own something there is still a property tax. In other words we are trapped in "The Matrix" of our cycle of life.

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I believe that many people choose a vegan lifestyle for reasons such as helping the planet, and animal welfare. While these are admirable reasons, animals actually play a huge part in helping the climate and the planet, if raised appropriately. Regenerative farming uses animals in the way they were meant to graze the land, happy and healthy; not eating corn, soy, and animal by products. It is not the animal causing climate problems, it is how animals are being raised. Animals also provide us with so many nutrients that we are not capable of getting through plants alone, which is why I believe there are so many health concerns among vegan and vegetarian communities.

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This was interesting to watch since I have noticed a number of people minimizing meat. I do think that I could never live without meat and that it does have some great benefits when eaten organically and pastured raised. With both of my children I was adamant about taking a supplement with DHA even though my OBGYN said it was not necessary. It was nice to see the difference in the diets and the minerals and vitamins. I will continue to eat a health animal and plant based diet. 

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This was interesting to watch since I have noticed a number of people minimizing meat. I do think that I could never live without meat and that it does have some great benefits when eaten organically and pastured raised. With both of my children I was adamant about taking a supplement with DHA even though my OBGYN said it was not necessary. It was nice to see the difference in the diets and the minerals and vitamins. I will continue to eat a health animal and plant based diet. 

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I have never been a fully dedicated vegetarian or vegan but would rather go through "phases" but I also never took out animal products completely as I have learned that my body needs it. The only meat I have stayed away from for over 25 years is pork. What I have changed is instead of avoiding other animal products, I focus on the source.

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This year, 3 years into having multiple gut disorders, I reintroduced red meat after nearly 9 years without. Last year I reintroduced chicken after nearly 8 years without, and the year before I reintroduced fish and eggs after being fully vegan for about 3 years, leading up to the onset my illness. I have no doubt in my mind that my vegan diet played a roll in the destruction of my gut health, and it is animal foods that will repair the damage done. Ultimately every body is different, but at this point I do not believe a plant-based diet is natural or healthy, nor is it actually any more environmentally friendly, and the ecosystems that are destroyed by the mono-cropping required to support the diet renders it harmful to animals, just more passively than killing them directly for food. That being said, factory farming is equally unnatural and has got to be stopped.

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As someone who tried the vegan diet for a little over a year and now experiencing some of the symptoms Dr. Ede discussed in relation to the absence of animal products, I feel very humbled that i am reintroducing animal products into my diet and feeling more grateful for their sacrifices and contribution to my health. I was very much against and stubborn towards the inclusion of animals in my diet but am now grateful for the knowledge I am learning and applying it to my healing journey. I think its important to consider and weigh both the risks and benefits of either diet  (always promoting an organic and clean diet, regardless) and adopting the one that will benefit the client and is specially tailored to their needs.

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I've been plant-based for 6 years and appreciate this lifestyle dearly. Do I believe this diet is for everyone? Probably not. I choose to simply support people where they are and will encourage future clients to listen to the needs of their own bodies. I do believe there are many paths leading to the attainment of "health".

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I've been plant-based for 6 years and appreciate this lifestyle dearly. Do I believe this diet is for everyone? Probably not. I choose to simply support people where they are and will encourage future clients to listen to the needs of their own bodies. I do believe there are many paths leading to the attainment of "health".

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as a vegan of 4+ years, i absolutely love it and don't see myself eating any other way. I truly do support people in doing what they feel is best for them and do not scold people for those decisions.

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 I have been a pescatarian, but will eat other wild caught or pasteurized meats on occasion. 

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 I have been a pescatarian, but will eat other wild caught or pasteurized meats on occasion. 

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I used to believe that eating meat was harmful to the planet and somewhat bought into the idea that veganism was a solution to our global climate crisis. However, I believe with the slow progression to regenerative agriculture, there is hope for our planet though the use of cattle which help puts minerals vac into the soil. There is no easy answer and it will take time but I still hold hope.

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Considering the facts that we have learned in this course and in this lecture, it makes sense why choosing to eat animal products is so valuable for our health. Although eating animal products is not the only important aspect to address when it comes to diet, it is a significant one because of how a lack of animal products can cause imbalances in the body. With the popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets, this information can feel very confusing for some people. We cannot ignore the valid reasons that people have in choosing to avoid animal products. When it comes to caring for animals and the environment, an important perspective to consider is that there are ways to respect our world as we choose animal products, such as choosing humane meats rather than factory farmed animal meats.

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I tried being Vegan for a few weeks and noticed how exhausted and moody I felt. Adding animal products made a huge difference in my overall health and well-being. Now that I know more about the benefits (health and environmental) of eating local, organic, grass fed, pasture raised animal products, I try to incorporate them as often as possible. Fortunately, they are reasonable and not hard to find where I live, but I know this is not the case everywhere...I like Dr. Ede's final point about starting a revolution.

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Health is such a personal journey and misinformation runs rampant in our society of instant information for often times personal ideation  and monetary gain. Necessary nutrients are more bioavailable from animal sources and fortunately, access to humane sources are becoming more and more available as we learn and grown as a global community and outgrow a one-size fits all approach  the health and wellness. Education is key.

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I am a huge advocate for knowing your body and what works or doesn't work for you. I believe in diverse diets that include lots of plant foods and many different animal products. We are all different and there are too many variable factors to assign a "one size fits all" recommendation or requirement across all groups of people.

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I am very passionate about environmental issues and was vegan for 4 years because of this. When learning it wasn't the most healthy diet, I switched back to consuming meat. I think eating a small to moderate amount that is local and where i know the animals are treated humanely, puts me at rest that I am doing the best i can for myself and the planet.