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From The Professionals’ Desks

Healthy Answers – A Guide to Healthy Living:

“You Are What You Eat!” (Part 2)

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. Dale Trends in eating habits have spawned new choices that cater Pescatarian – A person who follows a diet similar to
is a motivational speaker who has spent to all sorts of culinary tastes. A good example is our most recent vegetarian. The only difference is that pescatarians eat fish and
many years as a Certified Life Coach dining experience with another couple. My friend Cheryl and other seafood. They may or may not include dairy and eggs.
and has written numerous articles and I scanned the menu for items that worked for us. It happened Flexitarian – This is a fairly new term, also called semi-
e-books relating to self-improvement that we were both non-meat eaters, so we opted for a pasta dish vegetarian, that describes people who occasionally eat meat.
and ways to build a high-performance of the same variety. The only exception was that Cheryl’s meal Although flexitarians don’t usually have strong feelings
team. She is the author of the recently had to be gluten-free also; just another dietary requirement that against eating meat, they may lean toward choosing free-
published book, “Small Steps...Big restaurants have added to their list of ingredients. range, organic and other options that favor ethical treatment
Changes: The Personal Stories of a Life Cheryl considers herself a pescatarian because she eats of animals.
Coach.” Her education and years of experience in physical some fish along with gluten-free bread and pasta. Other dietary Thinking about changing your eating habits? Why not
fitness and training of elite athletes has enabled her to sharpen preferences that have now become buzz words are vegan, try out one of these options and see how it feels. There are
her knowledge in many health-related areas. The following vegetarian and flexitarian. It’s interesting to note that unless lots of good reasons for cutting back on meat consumption.
introduces a new approach to Ms. Brown’s series of columns you are a purist and stick to the true definition of your pattern It’s not only better for your health; it’s kinder to animals and
devoted to many topics that deal with the mind/body connection of eating, chances are you cheat from time to time. helpful to the environment. Here are a few suggestions to get
and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire That being said, there is some confusion as to the true you started. Try giving up meat one day of the week, or only
resident, can be reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. definition of these categories, and they are often mistakenly eat meat on occasion, or choose fish instead of a meat option.
When I was growing up there was no such thing as a used interchangeably. All four of these patterns of eating have There are endless dietary patterns out today that claim to
vegetarian, and I don’t even think the word Vegan was one common denominator: eliminating or reducing the amount be the answer to overall longevity and well-being. You don’t
invented yet. Rarely did anyone say they didn’t like eating of red meat and poultry in their diet. have to choose any one in particular to reap health benefits.
meat. As for me, my desire for meat changed in my early Let’s dig a little deeper into the meaning of these terms. The most important thing is to follow a few general rules to
twenties. Maybe I lost the taste, or maybe it was the texture. Vegan – Many people think of a vegan diet as plant-based keep you on the right track. If you are confused as to which
When I think about it, my love for animals was probably the only, without considering the basis for the diet. Veganism is not diet to follow, or what you should eat for the healthiest results,
real reason why I gave it up. only a food choice, it’s a philosophy and a way of living. Vegans keep it simple by following these four tips:
Let me first tell you...it wasn’t easy being a non-meat are opposed to killing an animal for any reason, albeit to eat the 1. Choose foods with minimal processing and little sugars
eater back in the day. I clearly remember a funny situation flesh or wear its fur. They may even avoid products made from and fat.
when I attended a business conference. Unfortunately, the other creatures, including insects, and won’t use honey or silk. 2. Reduce your intake of saturated fats by adding beans,
menus at conferences are never “free choice.” They are A vegan diet excludes any meat, poultry, fish or foods derived grains, lentils, nuts and seeds.
whatever the event planner chooses for the occasion. Once I from animals. The way I look at it is, “anything that once had a 3. Maintain a healthy weight by eating less meat and more
saw the steaks exiting the kitchen I knew I was in trouble. I mother is off limits.” fruits and veggies.
quickly summoned the server and told her my predicament. Vegetarian – A person who does not eat meat for health, 4. Eat more plant-based fiber for weight management. It fills
Thankfully, she scrambled and returned with a plate of religious or moral reasons. The diet is similar to vegan in that it you up faster and helps guard against overeating.
mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, canned green beans and a consists mostly of vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. They do Eat what you love, and love what you eat! Don’t deprive
baked potato. She definitely deserved a tip! not consume any meat products, such as beef, poultry, pork or yourself of your favorite food because you’re on a diet or
Luckily, today we have plenty of options. Regardless, if fish, including soups, broth, or stir fries that might contain traces you fear it might be unhealthy. It’s natural to have cravings
you’re gluten-free, sugar-free, meat-free or dairy-free there’s a of meat. It differs from vegan in that they may eat eggs and/or from time to time. Moderation is the key to success. Choose
label category just for you. dairy products, including cheese, sour cream, yogurt, etc. wisely, eat slowly and enjoy!

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