Actress Marilu Henner Offers Unforgettable Advice for 2011

Millions of people will start diets on New Year’s Day, but many of those weight-loss plans won’t be healthy or sustainable. That’s why doctors and dietitians with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine are teaming up with fitness coach Bob Harper, actresses Alicia Silverstone and Ginnifer Goodwin, NBA champ John Salley, and best-selling author Daphne Oz to coach the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart.

The online program—going live Jan. 3 at www.21DayKickstart.org—will provide all the support dieters need to start 2011 by trying a healthy plant-based diet. There is no cost to join. The program launched on Jan. 1, 2010 and has guided more than 100,000 Kickstarters.

“Losing weight has never been easier,” says PCRM dietitian Susan Levin, M.S., R.D. “There is no need to count calories on a low-fat, vegan diet. Kickstarters can lose about a pound a week and many experience significant health benefits, including lower cholesterol and increased energy. This is a great program for anyone that wants to lose weight and maximize their health.”

Kickstarters will receive daily e-mails with recipes and cooking tips, a 21-day meal plan, an interactive vegan restaurant guide, and a free iPhone application. They’ll also get access to online videos and discussion boards featuring registered dietitians and physicians such as Neal Barnard, M.D., Dean Ornish, M.D., and John McDougall, M.D.

Celebrity diet counselors, including “Oprah” chef Tal Ronnen, best-selling authors Rory Freedman and Kathy Freston, actress Marilu Henner, and vegan firefighter Rip Esselstyn, will offer advice on food choices and grocery shopping, as well as personal stories about the challenges and benefits of new eating habits.

Adopting a vegan diet is surprisingly easy, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Study participants lost weight, lowered their blood sugar, and reduced their need for medications used to treat diabetes and other health conditions. Other studies have found that vegan diets can lead to significant weight loss sustained over several years. Plant-based diets also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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