Today I'm reviewing Changing the World by One Meal a Day by Suzy Amis Cameron.
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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 412,000 views.
As usual, I'm going to start my review with my opinion on the physical book. I received a hard cover dust jacketed book as a gift for contributing to the OMD Blog project. You can find my interview here. The forward of the book is written by Dr. Dean Ornish, MD. A well renowned advocate for living a healthy lifestyle. While not completely plant based I respect Dr. Ornish for his work related to helping create a holistic approach to lifestyle management. I have read many of his books and recommend them often. My particular way of living is more in line with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. I am a firm believer that oil is at the root of the majority of the diseases of affluence that impact our society today. This book boasts a nice since index and notes section. It even includes a list of packaged foods that are acceptable to those living a vegan lifestyle.
The premise of this book and the mission statement of OMD is to save the planet by switching one meal a day to a plant based meal. The book lists vegan options for reaching this goal. To me, I believe in a whole food plant based approach to eating. While it does fit the "vegan" moniker, it isn't your traditional vegan menu. There are so many foods that are vegan but are not good for you. Oreo cookies are vegan but are completely unhealthy. The book is a great resource for information on how much of our resources are used each day by continuing to eat meat and meat products. The author explains that having only one plant based meal a day for a year will save 675,250 gallons of water. To put that in perspective, it is the same amount of water to fill an Olympic size pool.
I enjoyed the section of the book that included the lists of plant based sources for common vitamins and minerals. Page 113 for example, gives a pretty good list of Omega-3S sources. A common source of Omega 3 is attributed to consuming fish. The list contains 23 options for plant based sources of Omega 3 fatty acid. Personally, I try to include chia seeds, sesame seeds and walnuts in my diet daily.
Chapter five kicks off your journey to OMD living. The author provides a list of tips and tricks for making your experience a success. The table of grab and go options are a life saver for those just starting on this journey. The idea here is you're only switching one meal a day. As you begin to see how much better you feel, you'll want to change more and slowly remove meat and animal products completely from your diet. I started out my journey by ordering HungryRoot food delivery service. This is a vegan home meal delivery kit that provides a great way to slowly wean yourself off of highly processed animal fat and chemical laden foods. The same holds true for the new craze of the Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger which are making their way around fast food establishments across the united states. While not on my menu, this is a great way to begin the path to removing animals from your diet.
Chapter seven is where the fun begins. The author takes us on a culinary journey to delight the vegan taste buds of every newly transitioning foodie. From Jasper's Red Shake to Food Forest Organics Coco-Mint Slice you'll find a tasty plant based recipe to fit any taste level. You'll learn how to use tofu and coconut cream to make a delicious meal that will convert even the most strict meat eater. There are recipes for chili sauce, pesto and even spring rolls! Eating a plant based meal doesn't have to be bland and boring. After all, most of the meat prepared today has herbs and spices added to it to make it flavorful. Herbs and spices are plants! This book includes a 14 day All-In Meal plan and shopping list to get you ready for the big move to a healthier plant based life style.
Over all this is a great book and I applaud the author for providing, to me, one of the most important parts of the book. The Great Eater Meter on page 293 offers the reader a chance to see the impact of animal based foods on our environment. One stick of butter for example, takes 173 gallons of water to produce. One cup of milk takes 43 gallons of water. When you begin to look at the impact of the individual choices we make everyday on our planet, you really can see how you can be the change you want to see in this world.
If you're on the fence about this, I highly recommend picking up a copy of this book and taking the time to really learn about a plant based lifestyle. You can look up several documentaries on the subject such as Devour the Earth, Eating You Alive, Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers just to name a few.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - OMD |
Author Links - Link
Amazon Book Link
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Good Reads Book Link
Good Reads Author Link
My Good Reads Profile
My Facebook Page
Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 412,000 views.
As usual, I'm going to start my review with my opinion on the physical book. I received a hard cover dust jacketed book as a gift for contributing to the OMD Blog project. You can find my interview here. The forward of the book is written by Dr. Dean Ornish, MD. A well renowned advocate for living a healthy lifestyle. While not completely plant based I respect Dr. Ornish for his work related to helping create a holistic approach to lifestyle management. I have read many of his books and recommend them often. My particular way of living is more in line with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. I am a firm believer that oil is at the root of the majority of the diseases of affluence that impact our society today. This book boasts a nice since index and notes section. It even includes a list of packaged foods that are acceptable to those living a vegan lifestyle.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - OMD |
The premise of this book and the mission statement of OMD is to save the planet by switching one meal a day to a plant based meal. The book lists vegan options for reaching this goal. To me, I believe in a whole food plant based approach to eating. While it does fit the "vegan" moniker, it isn't your traditional vegan menu. There are so many foods that are vegan but are not good for you. Oreo cookies are vegan but are completely unhealthy. The book is a great resource for information on how much of our resources are used each day by continuing to eat meat and meat products. The author explains that having only one plant based meal a day for a year will save 675,250 gallons of water. To put that in perspective, it is the same amount of water to fill an Olympic size pool.
I enjoyed the section of the book that included the lists of plant based sources for common vitamins and minerals. Page 113 for example, gives a pretty good list of Omega-3S sources. A common source of Omega 3 is attributed to consuming fish. The list contains 23 options for plant based sources of Omega 3 fatty acid. Personally, I try to include chia seeds, sesame seeds and walnuts in my diet daily.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - OMD |
Chapter five kicks off your journey to OMD living. The author provides a list of tips and tricks for making your experience a success. The table of grab and go options are a life saver for those just starting on this journey. The idea here is you're only switching one meal a day. As you begin to see how much better you feel, you'll want to change more and slowly remove meat and animal products completely from your diet. I started out my journey by ordering HungryRoot food delivery service. This is a vegan home meal delivery kit that provides a great way to slowly wean yourself off of highly processed animal fat and chemical laden foods. The same holds true for the new craze of the Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger which are making their way around fast food establishments across the united states. While not on my menu, this is a great way to begin the path to removing animals from your diet.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - OMD |
Chapter seven is where the fun begins. The author takes us on a culinary journey to delight the vegan taste buds of every newly transitioning foodie. From Jasper's Red Shake to Food Forest Organics Coco-Mint Slice you'll find a tasty plant based recipe to fit any taste level. You'll learn how to use tofu and coconut cream to make a delicious meal that will convert even the most strict meat eater. There are recipes for chili sauce, pesto and even spring rolls! Eating a plant based meal doesn't have to be bland and boring. After all, most of the meat prepared today has herbs and spices added to it to make it flavorful. Herbs and spices are plants! This book includes a 14 day All-In Meal plan and shopping list to get you ready for the big move to a healthier plant based life style.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - OMD |
Over all this is a great book and I applaud the author for providing, to me, one of the most important parts of the book. The Great Eater Meter on page 293 offers the reader a chance to see the impact of animal based foods on our environment. One stick of butter for example, takes 173 gallons of water to produce. One cup of milk takes 43 gallons of water. When you begin to look at the impact of the individual choices we make everyday on our planet, you really can see how you can be the change you want to see in this world.
If you're on the fence about this, I highly recommend picking up a copy of this book and taking the time to really learn about a plant based lifestyle. You can look up several documentaries on the subject such as Devour the Earth, Eating You Alive, Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers just to name a few.
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