What is a Plant Over Processed Lifestyle?

What does Plant Over Processed mean?

Plant over processed is a rule I made for myself when I first attempted a health change 5 years ago and is still the golden rule I follow today. The idea is to structure your diet to include more fresh, natural plant foods while limiting the consumption of processed foods for ultimate health. I told myself, I can still eat processed foods if I really want but first I need to fill up on something plant. What I realized was I was training my hand to grab something healthy in those moments you really want to grab a candy bar or sink your teeth into your normal guilty pleasures. By telling myself I can still have these guilty pleasures after I have something plant was a fair enough compromise to stick to it long term. Little did I know that this very rule would train myself to grab nutritional whole foods when hungry strikes, and curb cravings which ultimately helped me stick to my health goals! Before I knew it I no longer desired the processed favorites like I once did and I was transforming into the healthiest version of myself! This simple rule transformed my health and ultimately changed my life! 

With a little know how you can get the most out of eating plant over processed! This includes learning a few tricks how to food combine to support optimal digestion (and beat bloat!) and remembering that a long term successful lifestyle includes being mindful of rest, exercise and balance in all aspects of life. We are going for long term supportive solutions here so you can go on living your life with health on your side! 

Benefits of a Plant Over Processed Lifestyle?

Common results from adapting a Plant Over Processed lifestyle:

- Improved digestion -

Clearer skin, whiter eyes, shinier hair, stronger nails

-Increased energy

- Weight loss

- Muscle tone

- Heightened mental clarity (no more brain fog)

- Satisfied after every meal (no more cravings) If you are craving salts fats or sweets, it is usually a sign you are not eating enough carbohydrates (fruit) in the day.

- Stimulants such as coffee are no longer necessary

- Hormonal balance/ a feeling of stability