I have read some books recently that provide intriguing insights into the plant-based lifestyle. The turning point that led me to these books was the fact that plant-based diets can actually prevent and reverse disease! They can also help with weight management in a simple and less pain-staking way than having to count every calorie.
‘The Campbell Plan’ by Thomas Campbell
This book covers a range of topics that easily convince any reader that the plant-based diet is only the healthiest diet on the planet. This book covers the China Project and the link between meat intake and acquiring disease. It details the history of the human race and the reasons that a plant-based diet is healthier. It is argued throughout that the plant-based diet is the optimal diet in terms of nutrition. Then, there is advice on mindset and motivation on a plant-based diet, and, additionally, how to navigate eating out. I disagree with the viewpoint that eating a small amount of meat and fish should be part of a plant-based diet, as a passionate advocate for animals and the environment is what I am. However, otherwise, there is a great deal to learn from this book.
‘Alkaline Plant Based diet’ by Aqiyl Aniys
This is a tardis-like book, because there is so much I learned from a small paper-back book. The book details the dangers of animal protein to health with particular emphasis on the links to cancer. Then, it covers other reasons to go vegan, such as, concern for animal welfare and the environment. Following this, there is a moving section drawing a picture of a spiritual approach to a plant-based diet. After this, there is an overview of Dr. Sebi’s views and the importance of alkalinity for health, including details of the court case and the 77 patients who came forward who had been healed. There is reasons and evidence for Dr Sebi’s metholology which involved avoiding GMO and processed foods, consuming fructose in fruit over high fructose corn syrup, and consuming complex carbs over simple carbs. There is more about the China Project linking diet and inflammation that causes disease, and, finally, Dr Sebi’s nutritional guide and recipes. This is certainly a comprehensive overview for a tiny book.
‘The Whole Foods Diet’ by John Mackey, Alona Pulde, and Matthew Ledderman
This book taught me a decent amount about why a whole foods plant-based diet beats the consumption of processed food any day. It describes the health benefits of consuming whole foods over the consumption of processed foods and consuming plant foods over the consumption of animal foods. It covers the importance of nutrient dense foods for weight and disease management, and, in a connected manner, the dangers of saturated fat. It covers the China Project and evidence for a plant-based diet from the healthiest cultures. There is also evidence against a Low Carb diet due the importance of fiber and against a Paleo diet with links to evolution. Some intriguing knowledge can be gained from this book.
In conclusion, each of these books cover a range of points that immediately guide the reader to ascertain that a plant-based diet is definitively the healthiest diet. There is undoubtedly a wide range of advice and guidance to all those who want to switch to a plant-based lifestyle.
Links to the books:
Flyhighinthesky 