new to plant based diet; Fuhrman vs Mcdougall?

[oneoone]

Through my limited research I understand Fuhrman and Mcdougall seem to be the big schools of thought plant based eating. When I try to research more I find it gets a little fanatical... people start acting like it is 'their team vs everyone else' sort of mentality (this could just be due to poor research on my behalf).

If you are a plant based eater, what school of thought do you subscribe too? Personally I find myself taking queues from both, however I don't know how optimal that approach is.

 

[oneoone]

holy smoke that is so cool. Congrats on your PR! Thank you very much for taking the time to write an informative response.

A little about myself:

I play football (soccer) on the weekend and train BJJ 2-3 times a week for the past 18 months. A plant based diet is something that kept popping up on my radar for the last year or so (your videos contributed ), but it wasn't until I had to make weight for my first BJJ comp that I decided to pull the trigger. Weight has been falling off at about 1kg a week, perfect for my short term goals.

After I make weight for the competition I plan on upping my caloric intake, and try to add lean mass.

My favourite unexpected benefit so far has been my cooking and cleaning time in the kitchen has been dramatically reduced. Clean the blender, 1 chopping board, a knife, 1 pan and 1 bowl and that is it. Meal time is no longer a thing that I need to dedicate 1hour plus too.

Although I don't know any one else in my life that eats a plant based diet, I am blessed with a partner that is supportive of my dietary choice, and no issues from any of my mates.

I have to travel for a football tournament next week, sticking to a plant based diet will be a big test for me.

 

[G.Beard]

Wow I have been a vegan for years... Never knew there was so much to be said about it other than life should not be a fucking production line!
Ever seen an animal next in line after watching another one get killed? They know what's coming. Eating a animal now, to me would be the same as eating a human.