This is just a short post for you newbies to veganism:
What does vegan even mean?
veg·an
ˈvēgən,ˈvejən/
noun
- 1.a person who does not eat or use animal products."I'm a strict vegan"
Being vegan means you do not consume or purchase any products that come from animals. It's big step further than vegetarian. No meat, dairy, eggs, or products that are tested on animals.
It also means eating a whole, plant based diet with colorful plates and tasty flavors. Your plates should look like rainbows! :)
It also means eating a whole, plant based diet with colorful plates and tasty flavors. Your plates should look like rainbows! :)
Interested in going vegan? Here's a link to great site to help you get started: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-952/PlantBased-Diet-for-Beginners-How-to-Get-Started.html
My suggestion is that you just try swapping out one meal a day for a vegan one and slowly transition to adding another meal each week or each month. Go at your own pace; don't guilt yourself into it- 'cause then it's not fun!
I've also listed out a starter grocery list for the vegan newbies out there that you can utilize here: Becoming Vegan: Your Starter Grocery List.
This article on reading food labels is particularly helpful when at the store purchasing food products:
To avoid products that are tested on animals, look for these labels on your health/beauty products:
For myself, being vegan means I'm living a life that does not cause any harm to the animals on this planet. I can live a life surrounded by love and hope, cruelty-free. It's opened my eyes up to some sad ways of the world, given me a new view of nutrition, and my taste buds have come to love quite a few new foods.
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Happy Vegan Days Lovelies!
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