Guest guest Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Living a Vegan Lifestyle By Brenda Goldstein Los Angeles CA USA NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 22 No. 3, May-June 2005, pp. 129-131 www.llli.org A vegan lifestyle involves not consuming or using any animal products. For example, a vegan doesn't eat meat, eggs, dairy, or honey, and avoids wearing leather, fur, and using products tested on animals. Vegans eat only grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Some people may confuse veganism with vegetarianism, but they are distinctly different. Vegetarians do not consume meat, but may eat eggs, dairy, or both. I began eating a vegan diet around six years ago and am now raising my baby boy as a vegan. I started out as a vegetarian, but I decided to go completely vegan about a month later. I wanted to eat foods that made me feel good, and I discovered that I felt better on a vegan diet. People raised concerns about my nutrition during my pregnancy and now often question whether my son receives the nutrients he needs. I had a healthy pregnancy and have researched what types of vegan foods are needed for each stage of an infant's life. Now, at 13 months old, my son loves tofu! THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING states that it is important for a mother on a diet that includes no animal protein to take a vitamin B12 supplement in order to avoid a vitamin B12 deficiency in her baby. Vegan cooking is pretty simple. Many recipes that involve animal products can be adapted to suit a vegan diet. Regardless of the lifestyle you choose, vegan meals can be tasty, healthy, and enjoyed by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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