Veganism - Dr C

[Guest guest]

Hi. As being new to vegetarianism and trying to be a vegan, please lighten up.

This group does not specifically say only vegans. We all should try to be

supportive of each other. Being a vegeterian or a vegan is very difficult and

we all need to be there for one another.

 

bfriend111 wrote:A true vegan wouldnt eat brown rice anyway. (although

it is probably one of

the finest foods on this planet).

 

I could be wrong, but I consider veganism a state in which no animal products

are used as food or adornment AND no food is eaten that kills a plant or

interferes with the plant's lifecycle (such as seeds...although purists will eat

seeds that pass through our digestive tract undigested (such as tomatoes).

 

It is not easy to be a true vegan. I have only known two in my life, but I

have known many people who consider themselves vegans.

 

sorry Dr C

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Jennifer,

 

Yes, it can be tough making the change, can't it? I am not vegan

but have been vegetarian for several years & continue to work at

eliminating other animal products from my diet. I remember

difficulties especially dealing with responses from my family when I

first made the change (I was 40 years old and it was quite a shock

to family members). Also, it seems to take time to find restaurants

that are veg-friendly, a new food pattern for cooking, etc... It's

great to have some support systems in place to help make the

transition a bit easier. I hope the group here can offer some of

the support you are looking for.

 

Great for you deciding to make the change...wishing you the best!

 

Sheri

 

, Jennifer

<jj_73molly> wrote:

> Hi. As being new to vegetarianism and trying to be a vegan,

please lighten up. This group does not specifically say only

vegans. We all should try to be supportive of each other. Being a

vegeterian or a vegan is very difficult and we all need to be there

for one another.

[Guest guest]

>Being a vegeterian or a vegan is very difficult and we all need to be there for

one another.

 

It can be made a lot easier with support - good luck with your new lifestyle - I

have been struggling for a long time and can assure you it becomes second

nature after a while. Just don't take any nonsense from anyone over your

choice, okay? LOL

 

Congratulations - the more of us the merrier.

 

Best love, Pat