Carta del Dr Neal Barnard acerca Oprah (inglés)

Dear Ms. Ruenes,

On her TV show yesterday, Oprah welcomed bestselling author and spiritual counselor Kathy Freston to talk about her new book Quantum Wellness. In her book, Kathy describes the 8 pillars of wellness, practices she believes are the staples of an engaged life.

There's one wellness practice that Kathy says should be observed above all others. "The mother of all pillars is conscious eating," she says. "It doesn't only make a difference to our own personal health and well-being, but conscious eating means you stay aware of where your food comes from, how the animals are treated, and how the environment is affected by the foods that you eat. You take in the energy of whatever went into creating that food."

To jump-start your self-makeover, Kathy says a 21-day cleanse can improve the way you look and feel. "We just take a few things that are irritating to our bodies and we eliminate them for any time up to 21 days," she says.

Oprah has committed to the 21-day cleanse, which includes eliminating animal products from her diet. Today is day four.

Please take a moment and e-mail a message of encouragement to her.

By featuring Kathy Freston on her show and highlighting how a vegan diet is beneficial to humans, animals, and our environment, Oprah is bringing a positive message to her viewers that has the potential to save countless lives.

Have you been thinking about switching to a vegan diet? Begin today! You can read more about Kathy's book, learn about the 21-day cleanse, and follow along with Oprah's journey here.

Thank you for taking the time to send Oprah positive feedback about her show yesterday and her willingness to commit to trying a vegan diet. Together we can all making the world a healthier, more compassionate place.

Best regards,

Neal Barnard, M.D.
PCRM President