Private Workbook

Food For Health

MASTERCLASS

with John and Ocean Robbins

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Welcome To Your Private Workbook

5 Tips to Get the Most Out of This Masterclass
1. Print this guide before the Masterclass so you can take notes as you listen.
You can also download and type directly into the guide to save paper.
2. If you have time, review the contents of this guide before you join the
Masterclass so you know what to expect.
3. Think of how you can quickly implement the tips and insights shared in this
Masterclass to improve your to use food for health.
4. During the Masterclass, write down what you’re learning.
5. Make this Masterclass yours by thinking of ways to put what you’re learning
into action in your life right away, today! And write those things down!

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1. Pre-Masterclass Exercise

Set your intention(s)

Take a moment to think about, then write down your intention(s) for attending this Masterclass.
Why are you joining? What do you hope to gain by participating?

If you wanted to solve one challenge you have with healthy eating, what would it be?

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2. Food For Health MASTERCLASS

4 Big Food Lies

Lie #1: Healthy eating is __________________.

Thoughtful researchers universally agree that almost everyone would benefit from eating more
____________ and fewer ____________________.
___________ foods provide fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals, phytosterols, enzymes,
prebiotics, probiotics, essential fats and proteins, vitamins, minerals, and many other important
nutrients.
In the big picture, for almost all of us, the direction seems clear: Eat a _____________ foods
diet that is powered by _____________, and your body will thank you for the rest of your life.

Lie #2:
It can’t be real if my ___________ doesn’t know it.
Less than __________% of all cancer cases are caused by genetics. More than __________%
are caused by a poor _____________, and other lifestyle and environmental factors.
A ____________ who doesn’t know about food is like a firefighter who doesn’t know about
water.
Less than ______________ of the medical schools in the United States have even a single
required course in nutrition.
The entire medical reimbursement model depends on treatment of _______________.

Lie #3: Healthy food is __________________.

There’s a whole lot more pleasure in eating _____________ foods, with a clean conscience, in
a _____________ body, than in eating foods that provide short-term pleasure, but that impair
your circulation, and diminish your ____________.
That food industry spends tens of _____________ of dollars on ________________ designed
to co-opt our natural human desire for pleasure.
It isn’t how much you _________ that really matters. It’s what you _______ and how you live.
And this doesn’t just impact you, it also affects our whole ______________.

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Lie #4: You’re too small to make a _________________.
The remarkable reality is that by eating ____________ on the food chain, by eating less
______________ products and more ____________, you can actually make a huge difference
on some of the most challenging issues of our times.
___________% of the world’s agricultural land is being used to produce meat, eggs and dairy
products.
If, theoretically, the entire world went vegan, what would happen in terms of land use? We could
feed the entire _____________ human population, AND free up an area of land equal to all of
___________, the __________________, India, Australia, and ______________ combined.

10 Mighty Plant-Powered Keys

Key #1: Eat _______________.

This means avoiding the ultra-processed _________-like substances that make up most of the
calories in the ____________ diet.
The food industry employs what they call “____________ experts,” to make their products as
_______________ as possible. They know that the human brain is programmed by evolution to
seek out sources of _____________, ___________, and _________.
When you eat ____________ food, you help your body to have all the nourishment you need.

Key #2: Not _______________.

The average American eats about ________ excess calories on any given day.

Two Tips
1. Eat plenty of ____________, because it provides a sense of bulk that has your belly
tell your brain it’s full, keeps you regular, helps you feel satiated, and it feeds the good
bacteria in your all-important microbiome.
2. Eat a _________________ diet. Maximize the nutrients per calorie in the meals you eat.

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Key #3: Mostly _______________.

We now know with complete certainty that it’s ____________ foods, and in particular fresh
vegetables and fruits, that are the most concentrated sources of the nutrients your body needs
in order to thrive.
And, when you eat mostly _____________, you also have the satisfaction of knowing you
aren’t contributing to the abuse of ______________ that is painfully so common in modern
______________ production today.

Let’s take a look at some of the specific plants that have been found to be most
helpful in countless studies.

Key #4: Drink _______________.

________________ is the #1 source of antioxidants in the American diet. People who drink
________________ tend to live longer, to have sharper brains with lower rates of Alzheimer’s,
to be less likely to get type 2 diabetes, and to have lower rates of obesity, heart disease, and
cancer as well.
If you don’t want the caffeine, decaf ________________ has about 75% of the antioxidants of
regular ________________, and the swiss water process is probably the healthiest way to go
for decaf.

Key #5: Eat _______________.

It turns out that __________________ are extraordinarily potent in helping to prevent and to
fight certain forms of cancer, including stomach, colorectal, and prostate cancers. But perhaps
the strongest link of all is with helping against _______________ cancer.
Women who consumed at least one-third of an ounce of fresh ________________ per day,
were 64% less likely to develop ____________ cancer. What was even more impressive is
that women who combined eating ________________ with regular consumption of green tea
saw an even greater benefit. They reduced their _________ cancer risk by an astounding
___________%.
It seems like all the different kinds of edible ________________ we know of contain bioactive
compounds that have anticancer effects.

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Key #6: Eat _______________.
A study published in Annals of Neurology analyzed data from 16,000 women and found that
the women with the highest levels of ________________ consumption, delayed their cognitive
aging by _______________ years.
And ______________ are good for your heart and even your blood sugar balance, too. A
20-year Harvard study of 93,000 women, published in the journal Circulation in 2013, found
that those who ate the most _____________ of all types were far less likely to suffer from
cardiovascular disease or from diabetes.

Key #7: Eat _______________.

A critical source of __________________ for billions of people. In fact, they provide a third of
the entire global population’s __________________ intake.
They’re also one of the leading sources of _______________ in the human diet. A single cup
of cooked _______________ provides more than twice as much dietary fiber as the average
American gets in an entire day, from all sources.
____________ are also a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, iron,
magnesium, potassium, and choline.
The key to preventing gas from _________________ is to soak them for ________ hours
before cooking them.

Key #8: Eat _______________.

By any _______________ necessary. There is a direct link between how many
___________________ you eat, and your chances of steering clear of cancer, heart disease,
type 2 diabetes, dementia, osteoporosis, and nearly every other major illness of our times.
In 2015, researchers at Rush University in Chicago evaluated the diet and mental
function of a thousand elderly people. The researchers found that participants who ate
________________________ once or twice a day, had the cognitive functioning of someone 11
years younger than those who ate less.
Eating ___________ is also strongly linked to bone health, sharper eyesight, and even to
muscle strength.

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Key #9: Use _______________.
Every culture is defined, in part, by the ___________ used in its cuisine.
For example, hundreds of studies have demonstrated that __________ may help prevent
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They’ve also found that it can help reduce unhealthy
levels of inflammation, protect against heavy metal toxicity, and even lower heart disease risk.
And then there’s ____________. Researchers studied 41,000 Iowa women, tracking their
consumption of 127 foods over a five-year period. And do you know which was the single
food found to be most associated with the greatest decrease in colon cancer risk? It was
_____________. Women with the highest amounts in their diets had a 50 percent lower risk of
colon cancer.
Another study found that people who ate ___________ regularly got only half as many colds
and flus as people who didn’t.
Your ____________ ______________ is a virtual pharmacy of medicinal compounds!

Key #10: Good _______________.

We first create our ____________ and then our ____________ create us back.
The key to success here is to create ______________ and norms that you can settle into.
That way, when you’re taking the path of least resistance, you’re moving towards greater
___________.

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3. Test Your Knowledge
Complete this quiz after the Masterclass to solidify your learning.

1. At the beginning of the Masterclass, John mentioned that unlike a car, when you feed your
body the right kind of fuel, it can ___________ _______________.
2. What could be the most important resource in this world — more important than money, or
fame, or power? _____________________
3. Without reviewing your notes, list as many of the 4 Big Food Lies and 10 Mighty Plant-
Powered Breakthroughs as you can remember.

4 Big Food Lies

1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________

10 Mighty Plant-Powered
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________________
7. _______________________________________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________________________________
9. _______________________________________________________________________
10. _______________________________________________________________________

4. Healthy food can literally make the difference between _____________ and ____________.

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4. Reflection
Asking the right questions of yourself can engage your unconscious mind and deliver the right
answers. So, ask yourself….
1. If you could have any health shift in the world, what would it be?

2. What would change in your life if you could wake up every morning and feel a bounce in
your step, clarity in your mind, knowing you had the resources within yourself to meet whatever
challenges life brought you? Knowing you had good circulation to every cell and organ of your
body?

3. What would vibrant health mean for you and your life?

4. How would your relationships improve if you were experiencing abundant health?

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5. Take the Next Step!

THANK YOU for joining John Robbins’ Food For Health MASTERCLASS. If you’d like to learn
more and apply this information in your life, check out the Plant-Powered & Thriving course at:
thriving.foodrevolution.org/join.

6. Testimonials & Student Stories

“A person who leads me to eat in a way that cultivates spiritual awareness

is my kind of prophet. John Robbins gives me a light at the end of the
tunnel as well as providing a moral compass. The truth has few allies these
days. I have deep and abiding respect for John Robbins.”
— Woody Harrelson, Actor and Activist

“John Robbins is the leading voice in the world for restoring humanity to its
proper relationship with food, the Earth, and health.”
— Paul Hawken, Author of Drawdown

“John Robbins is one of the most important voices in America today, and
the most powerfully sane man I know. His words are wellness for the mind,
heart, body, and soul. When the going gets rough, Robbins’ wisdom is what
people need to see them through.”
— Marianne Williamson, Author of A Return to Love

“I’ve been watching the work that John has been doing… for many years
now, and I’m proud of what he’s accomplished. The more people who hear
this message… the better off our world will be.”
— Paul McCartney, Musician

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 “John Robbins’ books have been a huge force in my life. I am deeply grateful
to be one of the millions of people he has helped to become far more aware
of food, and the power it can have to transform our lives, our health, and the
impact it can have on the planet and the well-being of others.”
— Cory Booker, United States Senator from New Jersey

“Without John Robbins’ work, I wouldn’t be doing what I do, and neither
would any of our favorite food and environmental bloggers. He’s that
important. And he’s been doing it for decades — long before it was cool to
care. Don’t miss this. Do it for yourself. Do it for your family.”
— Kris Carr, NYT Bestselling Author Founder of the Crazy Sexy Wellness Revolution

“This class has been so beneficial to me. I feel as though now I really ‘get it,’
and I’m so excited to embark on a nutrient-dense diet for the rest of my life!
I’ve already lost 5 pounds! This class has been a tremendous help to me.
Thank you, Ocean and John.”
— Cheryl

“In Plant-Powered & Thriving, I found a community to support me — and

the results have been tremendous. I lost 24 pounds and 40 points in blood
pressure. The community this program introduced me to has become a
lifeline to my future.”
— Eric, Carlsbad, CA

“Before Plant-Powered & Thriving I was diagnosed with stage 3b

melanoma. Two years later, I’m thriving. My eczema is completely gone. I’m
down 28 pounds. I used to suffer from all kinds of aches and pains — and
now they’re gone! I have tons of energy and I look and feel way better.”
— Ingrid, Surrey, BC, Canada

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 “Since I joined Plant-Powered & Thriving in 2017, my life has improved in
huge ways. The results have been profound. My doctor says “You have
become a new woman,” and it’s true! I’ve lost 90 pounds. I’ve gotten off
medicines I was told I’d need for the rest of my life.”
— Margaret, Plymouth, MN

“I was getting sick all the time. My doctors said they had no idea how
to help me. That’s when I found your work. For the past year, I have
experienced excellent health. My husband has joined me – and that also
impacts our young daughter’s health and future.”
— Marium

“Plant-Powered & Thriving gave me the knowledge and systems I needed

to finally succeed! I have gained complete confidence that I can accomplish
my dietary objectives on a consistent basis. This has led to tremendous
results in my health. I feel better than I have in 30 years.”
— Chuck, Houston, TX

“Before Plant-Powered & Thriving I was afraid that I would endanger

my family by switching my diet without knowing enough about protein,
nutrients, or balance in diet. But now, with all that I learned, I am relaxed
and confident that I’m doing the best thing. I feel so much better.”
— Cecile, Netherlands

“I knew this course was for me. It is worth FAR more than what it sells for.
Thank you so much Ocean — you have no idea the fire you and your dad
have lit in me. And when I have a fire inside...watch out!”
— Linda

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