God yes
God yesI've been a vegetarian for 28 years now, so for the majority of my life. It's quite easy to be a vegetarian or vegan now as you are catered for more and there is more choice. My husband is a meat eater and the kids are because he wanted them to be, so he cooks any meals with meat for them, plus I'd have no idea if it was cooked properly. The only thing that annoys me is people who claim to be vegetarian but eat fish, you are not vegetarian and the preachy vegetarian/vegans. I know I was an annoying vegetarian when I was a teenager, preaching to everyone but I grew out of it. Also, I don't know if it's just me as a female, but the amount of times I've had men say "I bet you eat sausage" and find it hilarious and think no one else has ever said that to you, it's annoying. I wondered if any of you have had that said to you?
This is really interesting, I’m glad it’s working for you! I was vegan for nine years, and veggie for five before that - and I had to switch back to being veggie recently as I developed IBS, and worked out that the things that were causing my flare ups were beans, pulses & legumes. It ruled out soy and soy based alternatives, lentils, chickpeas and lots of nuts too. It was a really hard decision to make, but it’s about making better choices where possible, and being vegan just wasn’t working for my health anymore.I went from being a meat eater to being a vegan overnight! It wasn't difficult as I watched something about the treatment of animals and it just absolutely put me off.
I've been vegan for 5 months now and it's the best thing I've ever done. I suffer with endometriosis & IBS and whilst of course, a diet won't cure that - I am hardly ever bloated anymore.
I tell people this all the time. there is a huge difference between a vegan and someone who is plant-basedBeen vegan for nearly two decades now! All I can say is now there is so much more choice, better labeling and greater societal awareness. I'm not big on "fake" meat, cheese etc but there is so much variety available. Veganism though isn't just about what you do or don't eat, it's primarily an ethical stance.
"Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals." (Vegan Society)
Agree, to me "plant based" is just a diet, whereas veganism means excluding any form of animal exploitation in your life where practically possible. I see youtubers call themselves "vegan" yet buy skincare from companies that animal test, buy dogs from breeders etc! Everything needs to be checked, and there is a debate that even vegan labelled foods (etc) aren't always an ethical choice such as those containing palm oil or being produced by certain brands.I tell people this all the time. there is a huge difference between a vegan and someone who is plant-based
My daughter has absolutely nothing in the house that isn't animal-free, all cleaning products, all shoes and clothes just not being leather isn't vegan, it's the glue and other things. medicines and vaccines etc Many animal-free foods she won't have due to how its produced or farmed. but she isn't preachy and just gets on with her life. That's great as I am almost pure carnivore and its not a problem for us.
Someone tried to recruit me into their MLM on the basis I was vegan. Quite hilarious.Agree with all of the above! And then you have people belittling it as a fad diet when it’s not, it’s a lifestyle choice based on ethics.
Look at Bosh on YouTube or Instagram. They have really simple amazing recipes.I don’t really enjoy meat at all, don’t crave it and don’t miss it if I don’t have it for days/weeks lol just wondering if anyone has any nice veggie lunch/dinner ideas? I’m really keen to make a proper to of italso what supplements do you tend to take when veggie? (If any)
Vitamin D because I’m prone to deficiencies in it and B12. I get everything else from foodI don’t really enjoy meat at all, don’t crave it and don’t miss it if I don’t have it for days/weeks lol just wondering if anyone has any nice veggie lunch/dinner ideas? I’m really keen to make a proper to of italso what supplements do you tend to take when veggie? (If any)
I don’t really enjoy meat at all, don’t crave it and don’t miss it if I don’t have it for days/weeks lol just wondering if anyone has any nice veggie lunch/dinner ideas? I’m really keen to make a proper to of italso what supplements do you tend to take when veggie? (If any)
I don't take any vitamins, I should as I have low iron, but I've always had that and I've been a vegetarian for 28/29 years. I'm not sure you need vitamins if you eat a balanced diet.I don’t really enjoy meat at all, don’t crave it and don’t miss it if I don’t have it for days/weeks lol just wondering if anyone has any nice veggie lunch/dinner ideas? I’m really keen to make a proper to of italso what supplements do you tend to take when veggie? (If any)
Ain't that the truth!Tbh I think a fair bit of the pushback against so-called 'pushy vegans' is from people who don't want to confront their own actions & get defensive
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