According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the top three leading causes of death are heart disease, stroke and cancer. These are all largely food-related, preventable diseases. Today, the standard American diet (SAD) is made up of highly processed food that is filled with salt, sugar, fat, artificial ingredients and chemicals. It's not only "sad", it is downright depressing! These foods are not "real" foods; they are more like "science experiments" filled with foreign ingredients not made from nature. In addition, the "SAD" diet is typically made up of excessive animal products vs. plant foods. The result - a very unhealthy nation!

When I was in school, I had the opportunity to learn from world-renowned experts in the field of nutrition. Two of the most inspirational and influential speakers were

T. Colin Campbell, PhD, author of The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health , and Neal D. Barnard, MD, author of Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs Both lead studies and conducted extensive research to uncover a strong correlation between diet and disease.

These two amazing men have joined forces with other doctors and nutrition experts including Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD, award-winning surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, and his son Rip Esselstyn, author of the The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds to create a documentary that clearly links poor diets with disease.

This incredible film is called Forks Over Knives and I highly recommend it. I had an opportunity to preview a screening of the film and it was life-changing to say the very least. It is jam-packed with eye-opening statistics, research and patient testimonials.

 The title says it all - Would you prefer to eat high-quality, healthy whole foods with a fork or endure heart bypass surgery with a knife? I don't know about you, but I would pick forks over knives any day!

The film hits theaters May 6th, 2011. It's a must-see! Check out the movie trailer below for a sneak peak!

Forks Over Knives Movie Trailer

 If after reviewing this information you would like help in including more plant based foods into your life, and your loved ones, contact

 Health Coach Susan so that she can show you how fun and easy it can be! What are you waiting for?