There may be some uncomfortable times as you make the switch, but what’s different about that
than any other change you've made in life? For example, did you ever switch from PC to Mac? It’s a
cool decision that yields immediate and long-term benefits, but the change can be a pain in the ass
at first, as you learn a new operating system and get used to a whole new user experience. These are
signs of a desired improvement, not signs that something is wrong.
Another way to look at this is through the eyes of my friend Jon Hinds. Jon is top fitness trainer to
many stars, elite athletes, transformation leaders (Tony Robbins calls him for training), and
everyday empowered people like you, whom he trains in the first plant-based gym chain in the
country. He says that when getting your body into alignment, “When you have been doing something
wrong, switching to what is right sometimes feels wrong in the beginning.” This is due to unfamiliar
sensations and experiences, as well as actual adjustments your body may be making.
Be aware of that and challenge yourself to greatness, rather than continuing to live forever-
challenged by the hidden and negative effects of a nutrient-poor way of eating. Have patience any
discomfort as it will soon yield to health, appearance and performance you’ve aimed for all your
life. The pleasure that follows is worth it.
A Health Care Practitioner: Do You Have One?
If not, get one, and get a blood test. As I said, I am not a doctor, and it's good to have one who is
adept at helping you navigate any prior health conditions when you are adopting a new way of
eating. There are resources on NutrientRich.com and at the back of this book to help you find
guidance from physicians who are trained in plant-based, nutrient-rich nutrition, and who
specialize in reversing and avoiding chronic health conditions using natural methods.
At the very least, get a comprehensive blood workup and a physical, so that you know your baseline
and what needs to improve. This will also allow you to benchmark your healthy success.
Again I want to emphasize that while what you learn in this plan will no doubt help you improve or
even reverse a chronic disease condition that is not the scope of this book or my specialty. I don’t
diagnose, nor prescribe specific nutritional supplements; rather, I relay the findings of the leading
plant-based, high nutrient density health practitioners who are qualified to make such
recommendations.
I do offer live, raw, organic, whole super food nutrition products, such as powdered greens,
vegetables and fruits for convenience and other health benefits. I didn’t design the makeup of these
products; nature did. I’m just serving them up in new ways. While I am very much in tune with
nutrient supplementation recommendations, and situations when it’s warranted, and will share
with you what I have learned, you alone are in charge of your health. No one else is in charge—not
me, not any other diet purveyor, not even doctors.