healing diet vs plant based diet

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klingerman73
klingerman73 Posts: 76 Member
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There are so many different diets out there. Some days it is so frustrating, trying to figure out which one is best for me.

So I have been doing a healing diet (limited fruits, no grains, raw veggies, grass fed/finished beef, foods that convert to high amount of sugar...more natural products), which helps to reduce inflamation.

I was thinking about following a plant based diet...readings from Dr. Esselstyn. However, a vegetarian diet, you eat lots of grains, which turns to a sugar....

UGH....What are your thoughts....

Confused in Colorado....

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  • jackieatx
    jackieatx Posts: 578 Member
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    I would choose something you can stick to for life. You won't be at a deficit always obviously, but being healthy should still be a priority imo. If you're doing well with this style of diet, no need to change.
  • TaraKathleen5
    TaraKathleen5 Posts: 34 Member
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    I just started a pretty much raw vegetarian diet 5 weeks ago and i have never felt better. As far as grains i eat oatmeal and 1 whole wheat bread serving per day. Everything else is veggies, small fruit portions, or small nut or seed portions. I love ground flaxseed. I don't necessarily think a diet with meat is unhealthy except red meat. My choice was more for animal rights reasons.
  • katejenkins1
    katejenkins1 Posts: 210 Member
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    I would choose something you can stick to for life. You won't be at a deficit always obviously, but being healthy should still be a priority imo. If you're doing well with this style of diet, no need to change.

    ^^ This
    From what I've experienced, and seen on this site, different things work for different people because our bodies are different. I personally have chosen to eat in moderation; I measure my meals, count cals (generally), and I limit junk and fast food. I do not have a cheat day, if I want to eat a piece of cake, I eat it. I use the Dash Diet book as a base for great recipes, most of which my kids really like.
    But I know that some people find a strick diets useful and need the structure that comes with them.

    I hope you find an answer that will help.Good Luck with your journey!

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