Something else that leapt out was the lack of discussion about nuts. We are a peanut and tree nut free household, so without eating meat, I feel like I struggle to, yes, feed my family “enough protein.”

I looked for some thoughtful, critical reviews of the movie and this one addressed the nut issue and made some other valid points: http://open.salon.com/blog/dr_ayala/2011/06/15/forks_over_knives_can_a_plant_based_diet_reverse_disease

While I think my family would struggle to give up dairy, I am making a big effort to move toward a whole foods plant based diet, especially in terms of expanding the amount and types of fruits and vegetables we eat. We attempt to minimize animal products, but I am not sure yet how I feel about eliminating dairy completely. In an effort to find that answer, I am giving up all animal products for a week to if I notice a difference. If I feel great, I might just keep going.