Billy Loves Broccoli!

Eat your broccoli!

I'm always interested in different eating plans and the gastrointestinal lifestyles of other people. I find it intriguing to know what way of eating makes people feel the best.

I think I have foodie voyeuristic tendencies. :)

I have tried vegetarian, low fat, high fiber, low carb, clean eating, paleolithic, gluten free (obviously), and the list goes on. I have made my body my own personal science experiment (sometimes to it's detriment).

Over the years I have started to figure out what works for me, what makes me feel the best, keeps my mood stable, waistline (most of the time:)) in check, and looking my best. I don't always do what I should (not sure why--other than I am human) but at least I am starting to figure out what 'best' for me is.

For me, what's 'best' for me isn't so much an endevour for weight loss (although that can be a nice bonus) as it is to find a way of eating that keeps me feeling and looking (whatever I'm vain judge if you will) my best.

So I found this little article on CNN particularly interesting....it seems like our 42nd president has finally found a way of eating that fits his lifestyle and health needs. Go Billy!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/08/18/bill.clinton.diet.vegan/index.html?hpt=he_t4

Bill loves veggies

Yes friends, Bill Clinton is a vegan. He adopted a diet free of all animal products after having major troubles with heart disease. And today, he says he is feeling better than he has in years.

Whether you like his politics or not is irrelevant I think he rocks for changing his lifestyle and his diet and making finding a diet that works best for him a priority.

In case you are wondering a vegan diet means:

• No meat
• No fish
• No poultry
• Also no other animal products and by-products such as eggs, dairy products, honey, etc. 
• Lots of fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes.

 Many times those who choose a vegan lifestyle, not just a vegan diet, will forgo leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics, and soaps made from animal products.

 For additional information on vegetarian and vegan diets click here!

What dietary and lifestyle changes have you made that improved the way you look and feel? What hasn't worked for you?

Honestly, we are all grown ups here. We can tell when we eat something and it gives us a stomach ache or contributes to a spike in blood sugar. You don't need anyone to tell you how to eat, for the most part your own body can answer those questions.