Dr. Joseph Mercola is always eager to meet other people who share his beliefs and passion on natural health, particularly on healthy eating. Just recently, he interviewed Vani Hari, also known as the “Food Babe.”
Dr. Mercola and Vani say that the state of the US food industry today is alarming and severely affects people’s health. Therefore, people must now learn to make smart and practical food choices – and the best way to start is to switch to an all-organic, wholesome diet.
A Woman on a Mission: Who Is the “Food Babe”?
Vani is a blogger and food activist in Charlotte, North Carolina. In Hindi, her name means “voice” – an appropriate title, as she is now an influential food activist who is always eager to share her ideals and thoughts with other people.
Vani’s journey into natural health began at age 22, when she started working with one of the top consulting firms in the country. During that time, she was frequently traveling, and her health deteriorated – she gained 25 to 30 pounds and developed appendicitis. That was when she realized that the vast majority of the foods in the US are filled with toxic ingredients that are having a severe impact on her health.
She decided to start eating organically, and, spurred on by her friends and co-workers who wanted to learn more, started blogging about her discoveries in 2011.
Vani’s blog, FoodBabe.com, is now well-known worldwide for its insightful and informative exposés on conventional American foods, as well as helpful tips in eating a wholesome, organic diet. Vani also published a series called “Food Babe Investigates,” where she digs deeply into the products sold by major food companies like Subway, Kraft, and Starbucks.
Vani has become an inspiration to many people around the world because of her “lead by example” style of activism. One of her most celebrated achievements was her participation in the Democratic National Convention. During Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s speech, she stood up with a makeshift “Label GMOs” sign in the front row, and drew massive media attention.
Mercola.com was one of the first natural health websites that Vani visited when she was just switching to a holistic lifestyle. She admires Dr. Mercola for being a brave pioneer in educating the public about the flaws of Western medicine and the conventional American diet.
Try These Healthy Eating Tips from the Food Babe
Vani and Dr. Mercola both believe that one of the most powerful ways to create change is to demonstrate your beliefs – show others how you changed physically, emotionally, and mentally because of your healthy diet and lifestyle. Vani says it is important to do this from a loving and giving standpoint, not from a critical or judgmental one. Share your knowledge, but don’t preach or impose it on other people.
Vani shares these other helpful eating tips you can incorporate in your lifestyle:
- Look for healthy “replacement” foods. There are ways to replace the unhealthy processed foods in your diet with equally satisfying, wholesome foods that will support rather than wreck your health. For example, instead of eating potato chips or sweets in-between meals, Dr. Mercola recommends snacking on a handful of raw nuts, such as pecans or walnuts.
- Swap out your local grocery. Local grocery stores are usually loaded with cheap but unhealthy processed foods. You can find better – and healthier – deals at health food stores like Earth Fare or Whole Foods. You can also find healthy, wholesome foods at farmer’s markets, local co-ops, and community supported agricultures (CSAs).
- Buy healthy ingredients online. If you can’t find an ingredient or food product locally, try searching for it online in health stores. Just make sure to buy it from a reputable manufacturer.
- When eating in restaurants, don’t be afraid to ask about the ingredients in your meals. Just make sure to ask politely and in a positive way. Better yet, eat at restaurants that use wholesome, organic ingredients.
- Throw an “organic dinner party.” Invite your friends or family members to your home to try organic foods. This will make them realize that organic, healthy foods can taste great, and inspire them to eat healthy.
Like Dr. Mercola, the Food Babe shares her insights and knowledge about healthy eating and healthy lifestyle tips to educate and motivate people to reach optimal health.
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