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Originally Posted by graciegirl
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I finally decided to take your test and here's the result:
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Prefers fruits and vegetables: Absolutely! I don't just tolerate them, I derive great enjoyment from eating fruits and vegetables. Even those that are slightly bitter, like brussels sprouts. I enjoy a wide variety including cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, yellow squash, romaine lettuce, bok choy. This could go on forever.
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Has a flexible eating style Yes, how else could I become a vegan at the age of 65? And I've been happily practicing veganism for about the past 6 years. Flexibility within the vegan diet too: If I go out to eat once or twice a month, I'll have a serving of turkey and fish.
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Focus on the positive Yes, I think healthy foods are a positive for one's health and well being and that makes me enjoy them all the more.
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Trust the body's wisdom I absolutely do; I don't feel well when I eat junk food. And I get a great sense of well being when I eat a healthy diet.
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Make it a lifestyle I eat healthily about 99% of the time because it's a preferred lifestyle. I say 99% because I might go out to eat once or twice a month. When I do, I still eat healthily but it's just not going to be as healthy as eating at home.
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Remove perceived barriers Yes, I'm always prepared with healthy snacks whenever I'm away from home.
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Kep nutrition in perspective Yes. I don't jump on every new nutrition trend.
This test was okay as far as it went; I just don't think it went deep enough. The test leaves plenty of wiggle room. On the surface, a person's diet can seem good when it might not be that good. For example, someone might say, "I try not to eat too much XYZ." Well, how much do they think is too much? In other words, it's left up to the person to decide.
One thing they could ask is: Are you overweight? If you're overweight, it's highly likely that you're not eating a healthy diet.
Another might be: Do you need to take prescription drugs for various health conditions like high blood pressure or high cholesterol? If so, it's highly likely you're not eating as healthily as you should.