Disclaimer: This is a Facebook post by one of our 14-day challenge participants. We are sharing the post with her permission (thank you, Michelle!) and here is a direct link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157707436221431&id=642876430 I recently completed a medically-supervised 14-Day Plant-Based Challenge with www.pbhall.org, a social enterprise dedicated to evidence-based plant-based whole food nutrition. The Challenge included: Chef-prepared plant-based lunc

In Malaysia, there has been a three-fold increase in mental health problems over the past 20 years. - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) "The cost of preventing a disease is cheaper than treating someone at hospitals or clinics" - Ministry of Health, Malaysia “A low-fat plant-based diet - combined with 'educational interventions' - can significantly improve psychological well-being and general quality of life.” ​By Journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research

With the ongoing global Covid-19 concerns, it is more critical than ever to ensure our body is equipped with a strong immune system that defends against viruses and prevents us from becoming sick. A plant-based diet, among other lifestyle measures, improves your immune system. ​ “Plants give your body what it needs to help fight off infection.” “A plant-based diet strengthens your immune system to protect you against germs and microorganisms.” From 5 benefits of a plant-based

Malaysia is the “fattest” country in Asia, with nearly half the Malaysian adult population overweight or obese. - World Health Organization (WHO) ​ Obesity can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and some cancers. “Plant-based diets are nutrient dense, consistent with dietary guidelines, and could be recommended for weight management without compromising diet quality.” By Journal of the America Dietetic Ass

A plant-based diet is a powerful way to achieve good health! [After changing my diet to plant-based], all my blood tests are good, and my vital signs are good… and I also have more energy. Bill Clinton, Former US President Interview with CNN From Omnivore to Vegan I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and I wanted to maintain my performance on the court. Once I started [a plant-based diet], I fell in love with the concept of fueling your body in the best way possible. V

“1 in 3 Malaysian adults will likely be diabetic by 2025.” - Ministry of Health, Malaysia Diabetes: Disease of the 21st century with over 460 million people worldwide in 2019. - International Diabetes Federation "A plant-based diet is very healthful in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes" Dr. Qi Sun, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA. "In a study funded by the National Institute of Health, we determined that a plant-based diet controlled blood sugar three times

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common among Malaysians with at least 1 in 3 above age of 18. - Ministry of Health, Malaysia It is the main cause of heart attack and stroke, the top two killers for both men and women in Malaysia. “These diets [plant-based diets] are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help lower blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol, reduce the risk of diabetes, and help you maintain a healthy weight, all of which can lower your risk of hea