The ultimate goal of this process is to replace all unhealthy foods with healthy plant-based foods. Of course, we can eat cooked foods of plant origin when we need them, but the most important thing is to stop using animal derived foods as soon as possible. Many manufacturers now offer vegan alternatives to almost all the products we are used to. From meat alternatives to dairy and egg substitutes, there is a large selection in almost all the stores. These products are predominantly made from soy, mushrooms, cereals, beans and so on, and are therefore plant-based. 

Go and explore vegan recipes. You can find lots of great vegan recipes online and in various cookbooks. I myself have published recipe books that you can find in my shop, which contain a large number of really delicious vegan dishes. 

If you are concerned about protein, read the book by Dr. Garth Davis, titled “Proteinaholic”. Don’t worry about protein, as long as you eat plenty of fruit, your body gets all it needs – plant-derived amino acids.

Dairy products are at the top of the list of allergens and unhealthy foods. These foods are not intended for human consumption. There are many plant-based alternatives that you can switch to, for example, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk, almond milk and other nut milks, soy or coconut based yogurt or cheese and others. You can even make your own cashew milk and cheese, which are great for making sauces, marinara, salad dressings and more. 

Similar to meat and protein, the question with dairy products is always – what about calcium? You can get an abundance of plant-derived calcium by eating the right amount of calories and a varied diet. Dr. Michael Greger points out that vegans need less calcium than people who eat meat, and that one should aim at a daily intake of around 600 mg of a plant-based alternative, which our bodies use much more efficiently. 

The egg industry is also quite frightening. In nature, the hen lays only 12 to 17 eggs a year. You read that right – a year. Today, hens are bred to produce over 300 eggs a year. Eggs are neither healthy nor safe to eat. We have been taught from an early age that an egg is a complete meal and an excellent source of protein. However, eggs contain more cholesterol than any other product in our diet. 

The issue of honey is also a difficult one, and there is a lot of controversy on the subject. I chose to refrain from eating bee honey. I think that honey is meant for the bees, not us. Instead of honey, you can use dates and water and make a sweet syrup or buy coconut or agave syrup. 

This leads us to the conclusion is that it is absolutely possible to eat a healthy plant-based diet, get all the nutrients your body needs, and at the same time enjoy a wide variety of delicious foods.