Learn benefits of plant-based diet
IT APPEARS more and more people are turning to the vegan lifestyle, for either health reasons or because they oppose animal cruelty.
Vegans In Toowoomba is hosting a talk by Daniel Biernoff, a fully qualified naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist next month.
Mr Biernoff will discuss the health benefits of a plant-based diet, and how cruelty to animals inherent in a non-vegan diet impacts the mind and body.
Vegans in Toowoomba member Jaymie Coutts said Mr Biernoff had helped her physically, mentally and spiritually.
“He is understanding and allows you to be open. I always feel completely comfortable with him,” she said.
His qualifications include transpersonal and emotional release counselling and wellness coaching.
Mr Biernoff said he was a firm believer that our modern diet and lifestyle, which was full of nutritionally depleted foods, chemical additives and a disconnect from nature was making us sick.
He said our bodies could heal themselves from almost any health problem with the right dietary and lifestyle choices.
“It has been through years of witnessing health and wellness within myself and others and researching ways to radically affect one’s well-being through mind, body medicine, energy medicine, dietary and lifestyle habits, that I can speak first hand of successful ways to nourish and nurture your health regardless of your starting point,” he said.
Renata Halpin of Vegans in Toowoomba said going to events such as this had helped her evolve over the years.
“We only have to take a quick look into our hospitals to see we are doing something wrong with our diets,” she said.
“Plant-based eating addresses not only common health issues but also environmental concerns and the issue of whether it is still appropriate for humans to use animals for food.”
The Vegan Nourishment event will be held on Tuesday, October 16 from 6pm at the CUA Community Hub, 470 Ruthven St.
The cost is $15 per person and includes a vegan meal from Little Seed.
Bookings are essential for catering purposes. To RSVP, text 0407 900 019 or email gomotwovegans@gmail.com.