About Miley Cyrus Not Being Vegan Anymore...

While we typically don't talk about celebrity news in our blog, after reading the reasons Miley Cyrus chose to not be vegan anymore, we wanted to take a moment and address this topic.

​“I was vegan for a very long time and I’ve had to introduce fish and omegas into my life because my brain wasn’t functioning properly”

If you've attended any of our plant based cooking classes or events you know that we by no means push the "vegan agenda", we simply encourage and educate on how to thrive following a plant based lifestyle. So we wanted to share some insight on how to add in ingredients and nutrients to help and actually boost brain function without having to add fish into your diet. We'll also share some questions you can begin to ask yourself if you are feeling sluggish or having joint pain. 

What other habits and routines do you currently have?

Brain fog and fatigue is a leading issue when it comes to body health and overall well being. There are many habits and things that we eat and do that can affect our bodies. 
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1. Alcohol consumption: Alcohol is a depressant and can drastically contribute to mental clarity and overall sharpness. 
   
   
2. Non-Organic foods: Conventional fruits and vegetables are grown using chemical weed killers such as RoundUp. This killer of weeds and humans has been making headlines lately for its disruption on the human body, potentially causing non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It wreaks havoc on our guts and causes leaky gut syndrome. The gut-brain connection is huge when it comes to our health and mental clarity. If you want to learn more, we dive into this in our Non-Toxic Living course. 
   
   
3. Processed vegan alternatives: Eating a whole foods plant based diet gets tangled in the vegan label. While many vegans focus on not eating animals for environmental and compassion reasons, they are often also eating vegan alternatives such as the Beyond Burger, Impossible Burger, or Gardein. While we appreciate these brands for their overall accessibility and ability to satisfy cravings for those previously passionate carnivores, these foods are still processed, filled with added oils and sugars, and most are not organic.  

Is your diet balanced?

In order to thrive following a plant based lifestyle, you must be conscious of the types of vitamins and minerals that are essential to brain function and overall body health. Here are a few tips...

1. Eat the rainbow. Those beautiful colors of fruits and vegetables that pique our interest are actually the different nutrients and minerals expressing themselves. If you don't feel like deep diving into all of the nutrition education, try to eat as many different colors as you can in a day.
   
   
2. Know which nutrients are more difficult to acquire following a plant based lifestyle and be sure to seek out different foods and products that help you. Don't be afraid to supplement with natural and organic foods. For instance certain algae is a natural source of vitamin B-12. B-12 is an essential vitamin that can be found in our favorite green shake that we drink every morning, along with many other amazing vitamins and minerals. 
   
   
3. Seek guidance. Starting anything new is super challenging and unless you have the time and means to do all of your own research, it can be super overwhelming. Working with a coach is a great way to learn, grow and have support through your journey. For more information on how to work with us visit our coaching page or courses page on our website!

Everyone's body is different...

At the end of the day, we are all very different and process foods differently too. Each one of us is capable of thriving following a plant based lifestyle, so long as we tune into our bodies messaging system and adjust when certain foods and ingredients do not agree with our systems. 

Top plant based foods for healthy brain function

Sources:
​https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/plant-based-foods-to-give-your-brain-a-boost/