Changing to a vegetarian diet is about finding a vibrantly new way to feed your body, not only about avoiding meat.
“I didn’t go vegetarian overnight,” she says with laughter. “It started with small choices — swapping the meat in one meal, adding more legumes, and learning to really enjoy vegetables in all their variation.”
She also stresses the need of tuning in to your body. “Add additional fiber or healthy fats if an hour later you are hungry. See your iron or B12 levels if you are fatigued. Though it has to be balanced, plant-based eating is quite powerful.
Additionally important was support. Online communities, cookbooks, and friends who also value wellness gave Gadot ideas. “You are not working alone here. One person to trade ideas with can help to create an adventure rather than a challenge.
Gadot’s counsel to anyone considering the change is straightforward: start slow, be curious, and let your plate reflect what makes you feel good – body and soul.
