“A salad for the lady, and a steak for the gentleman.” It is time we stop genderizing food.

According to studies, across the globe, meat is consumed by a lot more men than women. Society associates foods like salads, fruits, quinoa with women, whereas steaks and bacon are grouped with men. Some even view vegan or vegetarian men as feminine. That’s one concept I am yet to understand.

There is a 50+ years of scientific research that has proven that meat-eaters are more prone to a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and typically also have a higher BMI than vegans and vegetarians. I learned all about this when I was studying to be a Holistic Health Coach at
@healthmasteryinstitute.

Humans are not supposed to eat the flesh of anything at all. Our bodies are not designed for such. Our teeth, jaws, nails, and even our digestive system is not intended to break down and digest meat.

I was one of those who said that I can never quit meat. I had meat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. I was always lethargic though and consistently complained to doctors for my lack of energy. I also suffered from ongoing stomach issues including diarrhea, gas, bloating.

One doctor said that maybe my thyroid is off contrary to my blood report and put me on a prescription thyroid hormone replacement. Now, the side effects caused by that medication is a story of its own.

One fine morning I woke up and had an instant inner knowing, to cut out all animal products. This was 4 years ago, and I have never looked back. Besides having a lot more energy, mental clarity, and stamina, I came off the thyroid medicine within a few months.

It is time we stop genderizing the food we eat. Your body doesn’t need you to eat meat to be "manly", it needs you to be healthy!

Don’t take my word for it, try it out for yourself. For a week, commit to a predominantly plant-based diet and notice how much better you feel – both physically and mentally. If that’s not all, a plant-based diet has also been shown to increase testosterone levels in men, as well as the size of their 🍆!

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