Ari Fletcher is hoping to lose 10 pounds and announced on her instagram live, her intent to stop eating meat and drinking alcohol. She mentioned that she was going to be eating Beyond Meat and also stated that she will still have salmon and shrimp so it’s likely that she is trying to adhere to a vegetarian and pescatarian diet.
Vegan and Vegetarian for Weight Loss
Can individuals lose weight when embarking on a vegetarian or vegan diet. A person can experience significant weight loss on a balanced healthy vegan or vegetarian diet. Keep in mind that vegans and vegetarians do not eat meat (pork, chicken, beef, poultry, goat, etc.) Vegans take it a step further and eliminate eggs and dairy from the diet. Scientific studies have confirmed that weight loss can happen swiftly for human beings that substitute plant based proteins for animal proteins. Red meat and animal based protein are very high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Meat, especially fatty meats, tend to take up a large percentage of an individual’s diet. The vegetarian cuts out a great deal of fat from their diet when they choose to eliminate meat from their diets. One particular study followed approximately 1700 meat-eating men over a period of seven years. The study confirmed that men who ate meat and saturated fats were more at risk for becoming obese (Bujnowski et al., 2011).
Vegetarians and vegans substitute plant-based foods like tofu, various meat substitutes, and beans for animal proteins. People will often scoff at a vegan or vegetarian diet because they assume that people who don’t eat meat have boring diets. That is definitely not the case. I can honestly say that the vegetarian or vegan diet can be a very satisfying and diverse diet as you become more open to creative ways of using or making non-meat entrees or meals.
“I gotta eat right…drink right”
During her live, Ari also stated in her own urban tone, “I gotta eat right…drink right” and showed her audience three different drinks, which she didn’t exactly know what they were. In the beginning of the video, Ari also held up two small bottles and said she would be consuming them and asked the audience which one she should take. They were the Vive immunity boost shot and Vive elderberry shot. She opened the immunity boost shot and announced her disapproval of the smell and taste.
The last drink that she wasn’t sure that she was drinking was G.T. Kombucha. Speaking of kombucha, I remember the time when absolutely no one was drinking kombucha several years ago. GT kombucha is the original kombucha brand and at the time, it was the only kombucha brand in the supermarket. Today, there are so many Kombucha brands available when visiting that area of the store. I think I might have to create a post on all the various brands! What’s so great about Kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented drink that possesses a “mother” bacteria which is a combination of various cultures of bacteria. They contain probiotics, which can help to improve digestive health and lessen inflammation in the body. There is also EGCG in kombucha made with green tea, which promotes a faster metabolism thus leading to weight loss in some individuals.
It’s clear she’s not used to these types of wellness products. Hahah! Don’t worry Ari, the more you incorporate herbal and supplemental products into your diet, the more used to them you’ll be. It’s great to see young people become more conscious of their diet and really understand that health matters. Though she said she was looking to become “skinny” she should understand that it’s not about being skinny but about becoming a healthier you.
It also helps to maintain contact with individuals who keep health and wellness a focus and who may be experienced in the lifestyle you are embarking on. Are you beginning or hoping to begin a greener lifestyle? Want to go on an elimination diet like Ari? Visit Simply Natural Solutions to receive a health and wellness consultation today.
References:
Bujnowski D, Xun P, Daviglus ML, Van horn L, He K, Stamler J. Longitudinal association between animal and vegetable protein intake and obesity among men in the United States: the Chicago Western Electric Study. J Am Diet Assoc. 2011;111(8):1150-1155.e1. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2011.05.002
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