Yeah I eat leaves and stuff

People are always surprised when I let them know that I follow a plant-based diet. Many are even concerned and on the rare occasion some are offended. There is so much false information out there about protein and where it derives from. Folk's initial reaction is that I must have a hard time finding energy and the magical question "But where do you get your protein from" always comes up.

Many people are receptive to my answers to these questions and see some validity in my practice because of the high level of activity I maintain as an athlete. But most choose not to embrace the idea that its possible to be strong and productive in our society without some meat consumption at some level.

I've been following such a dietary practice for nearly 13 years now and I'm only 28, so most of my life really. So I definitely am understanding to people's misconceptions about the proper foods for the human body to consume and then when those even do want to practice better habits, this government and the interest it represents, place so many obstacles in one's way. 

One book that was a great revelation for me and I would suggest to anyone who is looking for hard nose scientific rationale for plant-based nutrition and the hurdles the United States government places in front of us, is The China Study

Read it, study it and pass it on to a friend. And starting today even it just means adding something as simple as a piece of fruit a day to your diet, strive to treat your body better and life will become a lot more enjoyable. :-)