HOW TO GAIN WEIGHT ON A RAW VEGAN DIET
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Introduction
- Shane Sterling shares his journey and methods to gain weight on a raw vegan diet.
- Emphasizes the benefits of a raw vegan diet for achieving optimal body composition.
Importance of Addressing Nutrient Deficiency
- Warns against simply switching to raw foods due to widespread nutrient deficiencies.
- Stresses on understanding and addressing nutrient absorption issues in the body.
Steps to Gaining Weight on a Raw Vegan Diet
1. Address Absorption Issues
- Highlights the need to clear waste, plaque, and biofilm from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
2. Cleanse the GI Tract
- Recommends a 40-day juice fast, tailored individually, to cleanse the bowels and improve nutrient absorption.
3. Rebuild the Gut Microbiome
- Suggests using raw foods post-fast to enhance gut microbiome and nutrient absorption.
4. Weightlifting
- With improved gut health, introduces weightlifting with progressive overload to build muscle.
5. Nutrition for Recovery
- Advises tracking calorie intake and suggests using apps like MyFitnessPal for effective calorie and macro management.
- Recommends a macronutrient split of 65% carbohydrates, 20% fats, and 15% protein.
6. Community and Support
- Promotes joining a support group, such as “Raw Vegan Heroes”, for guidance and shared experiences.
Conclusion
- Encourages joining the raw vegan movement as a step towards personal health transformation and collective societal awakening.
