Accountability “I didn’t think real WFPB eating was possible, but this helped keep me on track”.  This is a key foundation of HEA and it works.  Participants noted they could meet the expectation of bringing a dish each week and discovered "I really can enjoy cooking and we learned so much from each other."  Seeing and tasting other delicious dishes adds to your inspiration and resolve. "Thank you for all the great food you guys made!!"

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Support from the coaches and other participants makes a big difference.

• "Spouses doing this together was great – we all shared together, and now I know what to do in the kitchen!!"

• "With this support I was surprised how easy it was to give up meat!  So many other delicious options; it’s a much more sustainable lifestyle"

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Significant drops in cholesterol and LDL  Leaving out meat, dairy, added oils in processed foods will help the lipid profile normalize . Some examples:   Total Cholesterol dropped - 237 to 168;  LDL - 157 to 101

                                                               And: Total Chol 230 to136; LDL 134 - 87; BP 157/78 to 124/70

 Patti N reminded folks that while medication might bring the numbers down,  WFPB eating will heal and prevent the underlying disease state!

 

Symptoms of Gastrointestinal upset and inflammation improved

• "I haven’t had any heart burn since starting this"

• "My IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms went away." ( Of note inflammatory  bowel disorder will also resolve with WFPB eating.)

• "My joints are less stiff."

• "My knees aren’t as achy in the morning – it used to sound like someone pouring milk on Rice Krispies – my knees would ‘snap, crackle, pop’ as I would stand up!  No longer!"

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Knowledge 

• " I learn something new every time"

• "Sharing cooking tips was so encouraging"

• "I’m working on my knife styles! - Nick showed us how to chop and layer the flavors"

•  "I wish everyone could learn the stuff we learned."

•  "I had no idea all the things with oil and how unhealthy oil is. I read labels and switched my cereal to bite size shredded wheat and blueberries!"

 

Energy – Participants loved their increased energy!

         A fun story was shared - "My energy increased  so much so that I was playing golf with a buddy (younger than me) .. we finished 9 holes and he wondered, maybe we should stop now, but I was ready to keep going and we finished 18 holes!!"

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Adding Hope

• "If people worrying about their health could learn this, they would know 'I can change this, I can change my future, it’s a lifestyle' " 

• "Of all the craziness in the world, this is one thing I can control!"​

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Congratulations to All!!  Share the Health.  Your Knowledge and Determination make a difference in the World!

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