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    ‘The Glow Effect’ Plant Based Starter Guide

    Nov 14, 2014 • Wellness & Lifestyle

     

    I’ve been smiling from ear to ear since yesterday…?I never thought this day would come!

    I had no idea what was ahead of me when creating this plant based starter kit/guide/ebook. Originally, I had the idea of creating a recipe ebook but then I thought.. well, there’s a ton of recipe ebooks out there, and I give out new recipes each week… what would people really benefit from?

    The recipe ebook transformed into more than I was anticipating like: why going plant based is optimal for your health and goddess glow, how to transition, what to expect, the importance of plant nutrition for digestion and beautiful skin, cleansing, meal planning and shopping lists plus over 30 brand new recipes (including pictures) and more!

    Now I can share it all with you, which absolutely is the best part.

    Living the plant-based lifestyle opens up a world of opportunities for personal growth. It reframes your mindset about food and caring for your body. Sometimes, food can be our best friend or our worst enemy. This new mindset leads to the most health-promoting way to live life. All of the changes are only to better your happiness and your relationship with food. Everything you think you know about what’s healthy may be tested. ‘The Glow Effect’ will teach you to trust yourself and become a self-taught food label ninja. You will build up this fresh awareness of who you are and what you want out of your life. As you can see, the food is only a fraction of it.

    I’m so in love with this lifestyle and everything that comes with it because I’ve been able to connect the dots and make sense of it all. That is why I created this guide, I want you to know you can live the life of your dreams, with the body you’ve always wanted, all while empowering yourself, eating in abundance and enjoying your food instead of restricting.

    What is ‘The Glow Effect’?

    It’s a 60+ page plant based starter guide to living a healthful vegan life. ‘The Glow Effect’ is about reviving your glow and giving your health a complete makeover ? no matter where you are in your health journey. I felt it was necessary to create a one-stop-shop for those curious about the plant based lifestyle, what it entails, common concerns, digestion, detox and cleansing, every FAQ I could think of and ultimately, why they should consider this amazing lifestyle. Plus I share my exclusive ?pamper your glow tips?! I wish I had a guide when I first went plant based to know what to expect, the best way to start ? and of course, what the heck to eat.

    How about this Mango Sunrise Chia Pudding though?

    Mango Sunrise Chia Pudding from 'The Glow Effect' Plant Based Starter Guide

    What’s so special about ‘The Glow Effect’?!

    Do you ever feel like something is missing from your diet? Or something just isn’t right? Do you want to lose weight? Do you feel like you want to improve your food choices, but aren’t quite sure how? Do you need help transitioning to the plant-based diet? Or do you just want to feel good and healthy in general? 

    I created this guide to answer your questions and provide information based on facts about living plant-based and how to go about it. With no nonsense, just real talk. There’s an overload of information out there regarding diet and what you should do/what you shouldn’t do…. it can be confusing, misleading and downright wrong. So this guide tells it like it is and every objection or concern you probably have has been outlined. Every stage of transition and what you may be feeling/thoughts you may be having is outlined as well. It was created with everyone in mind.

    From taking supplements to protein powders to vitamin B12 and calcium concerns, to caffeine and alcohol, to gluten and sugar as well as replacements for everything, shopping lists, meal formulas and more. We can’t forget about the digestion section, people are so surprised when they read that part! You will be set for your transition. Even if you are unsure and just want to learn more about it, this guide will be perfect for you. For the seasoned vegans, I know you are special and I thought of you too; there are plenty of brand new, naturally gluten-free recipes and glow tips.

    PLUS, the recipes are seriously delicious! Mango chia pudding, gooey cinnamon roll oats, green smoothies galore, cleansing salads, immune-boosting soups, lettuce wraps, plenty of quinoa recipes, mini slider burgers, chocolate banana bars, kiwi chocolate cups and more. 

     Here is another sneak peek into the recipe section!

    Sneak Peek of beautifully delicious recipes from 'The Glow Effect' Plant Based Starter Guide

    I want everyone to experience #thegloweffect so I went with two options to pay: PayPal or Gumroad. For Gumroad I chose the “pay what you want” pricing, but set a minimum of $12.  You can pay $12, $15 or $50 or, it’s up to you.

    Your new plant based starter guide will be sent to your email immediately after purchasing to download. It’s a PDF file which means it’s viewable on any device.

    BUY NOW via Gumroad: CLICK HERE 

     How will The Glow Effect you?
    #getthegloweffect

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Marina Grover

      August 06, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      Hi, I have purchased this book but I can’t access it anymore.

      Reply
    2. Paola

      March 27, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      I’ve been looking for something like this for a really long time. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        March 29, 2016 at 1:02 pm

        Thanks Paola – I really hope you find it helpful for your journey!!

        Reply
    3. Danielle

      February 20, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      I am in the process of changing to a vegan lifestyle and researching everything I can. Thank you for all the valuable information!

      Reply
    4. Amber

      December 14, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      I am so excited to make some of these recipes! Such a beautiful e-book 🙂

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        December 18, 2015 at 9:17 am

        Thank you so much Amber! Hope you are loving the recipes 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lindsay

      November 14, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Ahhh I am SO excited for you!! The cover looks beautiful and I am sure the whole guide is just perfect! I have been doing some researching and I want to ease into being fully plant based. I am figuring out the comparisons between vegan and plant based. Let me know if you have any advice on this. I think it is time for me to say goodbye to all this junk food I’ve been eating :/

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        November 14, 2014 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks love! Yea I know what you mean, it’s all a balancing act but the processed foods and vegan specialty items can veer away from the whole foods plant based idea, ya know? I think you eat pretty good! In my guide, I talk about how some vegans eat the fake meat products and cheeses, or things like oreos and special vegan snacks/desserts which are all very processed as you know, so I guess staying away from those would help! But I really like popcorn haha, I’m not sure what that category that falls under?! I’ve been paying close attention to every single food label I come in contact with and just avoid anything that sounds weird/idk what the f it is lol. Even my favorite hummus and cooked lentils from trader joe’s have additives so I had to give those up 🙁 it’s not easy but I feel much better when I stay away from the additives and chemicals.

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