This famous American nutritionist is beautiful and kind-hearted, and has been vegetarian for 30 years and has guided countless people to eat healthy food.
Brenda Davis ( Brenda Davis）He is a well-known nutritionistRegistered nutritionist, clinical nutrition expert，He is also the main nutritionist in charge of the Marshall Islands Majuro Diabetes Intervention Research Project.
She has served as a member of the American Society of Nutrition and DietChairman of the Vegetarian Nutrition Diet Action Group、Public Health Nutritionist、Nutritional Consultant and Academic Nutrition Instructor，And was selected in 2007“Vegetarian Hall of Fame”（Only one person is selected every year).
She co-authored with registered dietitian Visanto Melina《Vegetarian Bible，Known as the "Nutrition Bible for Vegetarians around the world".
As a nutritionist with a very high professional level, answering questions and answering questions for others in terms of nutrition, health, etc. is common for Brenda;
And as aNutritionists who are vegetarian and dedicated to promoting vegetarian diets，The problems that Brenda has to face are much more than ordinary nutritionists.
The first question: Friend's questioning
At the beginning of completing the human nutrition course, Brenda's daily eating habits were very different from before.
She began to tend toPlant-based diet，Most of the poultry and fish on the meal plate areWhole food and plantsreplace.
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But at this time, Brenda actually didn't know vegetarianism. She chose based on the knowledge she learned.Healthierfood.
Until 1989, the opportunity for transformation emerged.
One day, Brenda's friend called and was about to invite her for coffee before going to hunt deer.
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Brenda has been a kind girl since she was a child.In childhood, she would take the initiative to put the small insects crawling on the sidewalk back into the grass to prevent them from being trampled by pedestrians;She would whisper with the little turtle and deer like good friends and share her thoughts;She will be sad for the bulls on the Spanish bullfighting ring...
She couldn't stand the cruelty of the deer hunting activity, so she tried to get her friend to dispel the idea.
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“How do you pull the trigger on such a beautiful animal and feel good?”
“Does killing an animal that has no defense make you feel more like a man?”
But my friend's response was beyond Brenda's expectations.
“You have no right to criticize me.
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You just don't have the courage to pull the trigger.This doesn't mean you don't have to be responsible for every meat you buy from the store,You are actually paying someone to 'tamp the trigger' on your behalf.I doubt you can say the same thing for the animals on your plate.”
My friend's sharp words made Brenda unable to refute.Because she knew he was right, she did not live a life that was consistent with her values.
The second question: voices of objection
When becoming a full vegetarian, the first problem most people encounter is often the objection of family members and friends.
Because of professionalism,Brenda will also hear more questions and opposition from the masses.
△Brenda Davis
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Some doubt whether vegetarians can provide the body with the nutrition they need, while others feel uncomfortable with the vegetarian position and resist vegetarianism.
Brenda understands these concerns and discomforts very well. After all, in Western food culture, meat has long occupied an extremely important position.The emergence of vegetarianism is a change to the current situation and a challenge to old ideas.
The third question: The denial of former vegetarians
Sometimes, what trips vegetarians are not opposing from outside, but their own misunderstanding of vegetarianism.
Eating vegetarian food causes health problems, and thus turning from vegetarian food to meat“Former vegetarians”，Not uncommon.
Branda has met opponents who stand up to warn others not to eat vegetarians through personal experiences, or take out "former vegetarians" to make the best display of meat and refute opponents of vegetarianism.
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“The reason for this problem,First, some people focus on animal rights or environmental protection, rather than nutrition.They may have just put down the meat and milk, but have eaten a lot of pasta, bagels, fries, carbonated drinks and other junk foods.This diet has not improved much compared to a standard Western diet;
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First, it is overly restricted out of strict beliefs about nutrition and health.They may eat mainly fruits, lack protein and trace elements, may reject iodized salt, or may avoid using all supplements, lacking reliable B12 Source and so on.”
Brenda saidEat vegetarian ≠Healthy, vegetarian ≠Simple not to eat fish or meat，These two points she has clearly written into her books, such as the Vegetarian Bible.
Vegetarianism alone does not ensure optimal nutrition or protection from chronic diseases.
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We are different individuals,Everyone's physical needs will vary，Just like a very low-fat vegan diet that patients with severe coronary artery disease need, it is not suitable for growing and developing children;
Even for the same person, nutritional needs will change as the life cycle changes.
The N A question
There are still too many mysteries in this world that have not been discovered.
There will always be new problems in a new day.
Brenda knew she could not answer all the questions, and she could only try her best to master more literature reports.
△Brenda DavisIn Australia
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On the other hand, she is also helping vegetarians as much as possible.Living in a more compassionate way and enjoying a healthier life.
Because the better the vegetarians live, the more they can convey a message to others-
“Your life can be free from meat.In fact, if you give it up, you may be healthier.”
Sincerely praise, the fragrance remains on your hands. (Collection name: Wang Ling)
