Frequently I come across people who, despite all the evidence, continue to make food choices that do not support their health, in fact, make them ill. Go to https://letseatgreat.com/latest-research/ and take a look at some of the latest research. Given all this irrefutable information, why don’t people transition to a whole food plant based diet? Here are 12 influencers I will write about in the coming weeks that add to the challenges of moving away from the Standard American Diet and transitioning to a whole-food plant based diet.
- Western Culture.
- Family & Friends.
- Emotional – foods we associate with “feeling good”.
- Financial Perception/Cost.
- Convenience – What is readily available in our society, in our neighborhoods.
- Fast food franchises.
- Our own chemistry – Salt, Sugar and Fat.
- Processed manufactured food.
- Corporate Agriculture, Beef, Dairy, Pork.
- Our Educational Systems – our nutritional ethos – 3 square meals – Protein sources and requirements – school lunch programs.
- The Medical Profession – how it addresses nutrition, weight loss and chronic disease.
- Denial