I also sent him an advanced copy of The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition
Ever Conducted. The Study was led by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., and offered startling implications for
diet, weight loss and long-term health.
Jon decided to take my advice, as well as to read The China Study, which revealed the relationship
between his diet and his health condition. He eliminated animal protein, and within one month, his
hand pain completely disappeared and has never returned! (Note: Jon wasn’t eating processed
foods at the time, so he didn’t need to give that up as well; for some making the switch, that
additional elimination challenge will also be necessary to reduce or eliminate acute or chronic
symptoms.)
Jon did not know that his conversation with me would lead him to meeting one of the most
influential scholars, researchers and humanitarians in the country— T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the
author of the book I’d sent him. Campbell would further influence Jon to become a leader in the
movement toward eating more plant-based nutrient-rich foods. Under Jon’s guidance, the Monkey
Bar Gym franchise (MBG) became the first plant-based gym in the country.
I feel incredibly privileged to have had the opportunity to influence Jon and see the ripples this has
created. Over the years we have conducted many events together to educate his members and
trainers on the merits of making the switch to a 90% or more plant-based nutrient-rich® healthy
eating style. This partnership continues to this day as Jon and I spread the word.
But the really important part of Jon’s story is that he made the switch from a nutrient-poor diet
(which was high in animal protein, saturated fat and cholesterol, and was focused on manipulating
calories to maintain his weight and fitness), to a plant-based nutrient-rich diet. His new way of
eating was high in phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, fiber and water, and contained sufficient
calories from appropriate amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat—from natural plant sources.
This enabled him to maintain his weight and fitness—without having to endure painfully
compromised health.
In the spirit of a true master, Jon has become a model student of The Nutrient Rich® Healthy
Eating Plan. And because of his dedication and guidance, MBG members are healthier, more
disease-resistant and are performing better than ever before. Those who take Jon’s 60-Day
Challenge and eat a predominantly plant-based, nutrient-rich diet that is optimized for nutrient
density average a 17-pound body fat loss and a 5.4-pound muscle gain—while improving their
stability, strength and power. Now those are results I'm sure all of us would love to achieve!
Why do YOU want to make the switch?
Everyone has different reasons for wanting to make the switch from a nutrient-poor, animal- and