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With all of the greener lifestyles that are being adapted all around the world there are tons of questions about exactly what veganism is, and exactly how it pertains to animals. For the vast majority of people it is extremely important to realize that you simply cannot make a sudden change like shifting from eating burgers every day to living a successful vegan lifestyle overnight. However, it is also possible to make some substantial changes that are on the path to becoming vegan and showing animals the respect that you believe they deserve.
Many people in the quest to treat animals better are appalled to learn that many countries use some rather unconventional animals as food; this for many people can be action that triggers their desire to change to a vegan lifestyle, however for others it is simply another reason in a long list of reasons. Many countries such as China make usage of animals such as dog for their meals and many times people are unhappy to learn this, however to the Vegans in the world, using dog for food is no worse than actually using cows or even poultry. This can create quite a controversy, but brings about many deep emotions for most people.
A vegan lifestyle involves avoiding all animal products, this includes things that are not commonly considered animal products such as gelatin, honey and even clothing that is made from wool. While this might seem to be a huge complication, those who are devout Vegans argue that harming an animal to consume what they have to offer is even worse. This makes it extremely important to take some time to really consider all of your options before you rush and either change to Veganism or start condemning the practice while you drive to the nearest burger joint.
Making the shift to a vegan lifestyle is not always easy to do, it will require a bit of effort on your part. Deciding that you are going to make this venture for yourself is something that will require a big investment on your part due to the time requirements. If you are interested in making this journey you are certainly someone who appreciates animals, but at the same time, there are many who do consume animals and other animal products who still have great respect for the animals. If you are going to look to vegan as a great lifestyle, you must also be willing to accept that it is not a lifestyle that is suited for everyone.
Many who are unable to make the complete commitment to a vegan lifestyle find that instead opting for a vegetarian lifestyle is much better suited for them. There are several variations of a vegetarian lifestyle and which each has different requirements in terms of what you can or cannot consume, each is considered to be better for the environment and the physical body itself rather than relying heavily upon animal products.
One area that really tends to shock people is most vegans are also strongly against the use of animals in events such as fairs and circus acts. They believe that animals are provided certain rights that are infringed if they attempt to use them as entertainment or food in any way. This often finds many vegans either skipping the circus when it comes to town and many others going so far as to actively protest the occurrence.
With all of the interactions that are coming recently, there have been some improvements in the way that farming and other food production occurs. For example, free range chicken is becoming much more common at the local grocery store, which can be traced back to some influence by the vegans of the world that are fighting to have animals treated fairly despite their perceived notion as being nothing more than a meal by many people all around. Working to improve the living conditions of many animals is another huge benefit that vegans all push for, and improvements are being made continuously at this point.
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I’m sharing my yummy eggless-egg-salad recipe today and hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I purchase a block of organic tofu each week, blend up a mixture of vegan egg salad, refrigerate it and enjoy it on healthy tortillas, bread (I like Food For Life’s, Ezekiel 4:9 brand) or crackers through the next 4 or 5 days. I’ve been so stuck on radishes lately, eating them daily, that I threw some into this week’s mixture.. and what do you know?! Yup – Y U M! IF radishes aren’t you’re thing, I suggest substituting with the onion of your liking instead.
So this is my new egg-less egg salad recipe, and it’s so simple.
Pulse just a few times, just enough to chop-up and combine ingredients. You may need to get a spatula and rotate the mash and pulse again (I usually do). You don’t want to “blend” it because that will make the mixture too creamy. This recipe is best chopped slightly, for that more course *eggie* texture from the tofu and crunch from the radish.
Eat, enjoy and refrigerate the rest for later!
Comments? Feel free to leave them for me..
Some vegan products I use in this recipe:
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This is a very compelling talk, given by Sarah Taylor. Interesting, and backed by scientific studies, research and nutritional facts. I very much enjoyed this video and wanted to share it with you.
“A vegan since 2002, Sarah Taylor is the creator of the popular blog “The Vegan Next Door”, and the author of “Vegan in 30 Days”, as well as the new book “Vegetarian to Vegan”. A graduate of the University of Washington, with an MBA from Seattle University, she also holds a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and is on the faculty of the Nutritional Education Institute. She has worked as a Motivational Trainer for Joel Fuhrman, M.D., the author of the authoritative plant-based “Eat to Live”, and has been interviewed for countless radio and Internet shows, including NPR, PBS and EarthSave Radio, among others.”
You can read this informative article and watch the video I speak of, here, at freefromharm.org.
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It was shortly after my 42nd birthday, that I decided to become a vegetarian. The decision felt great, but even better, was the confidence and empowerment I felt when sticking with it.
Eating more vegetables meant going to the grocery store or local farmers market more often, and putting more thought in making creative meals that not only I enjoyed, but the rest of my family enjoyed too. It was challenging at first because I didn’t want my family to feel like they were being deprived of their favorite (usual) dinner protein, but at the same time, I wanted them to benefit from healthier eating. The family was very accepting though, and the vegetarian (trial) weeks turned into easy-going months and years. I’m happy to say that all members of my family embrace healthier eating habits now!
I turned 45 just a few weeks ago and my low-fat, meat-free, processed-free, mostly whole-foods regime has become more and more natural for me.. so much so, that making the decision to to go vegan just seemed to make sense. I did wonder, for several months, how difficult it would be for me to give up eggs and dairy, but when I finally dropped them from my personal choice of options, it really wasn’t a big deal after all.
However, there is the matter of eating out. Choices get severely limited in restaurants when you take away the dairy. All the dishes I favored had some dairy in them.. either in the cheese, or the dressing. My choices are to continue to order my favorites (like spinach enchiladas) without the cheese and salads with their vegan-option (usually oil/balsamic variety). This is fine, once in a while, but honestly, I usually just opt to stay home and make the meal myself.
I like having more control over low-fat, whole-grain, organic, and vegan choices. I”m not the best cook, so I have a lot to learn as far as making great tasting vegan meals, but that’s okay. I can be a picky vegan and learn along the way. I tell my husband to look at the bright side too. I’m saving us some money (by going out less often) and helping him get healthier too.
Thanks for reading!
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.. not just because it’s healthier, but as you may or may not know, the meat industry produces more greenhouse-gas emissions than all the SUVs, cars, trucks, planes, and ships in the world combined. Believe it or not, adopting a vegan diet has a greater impact in the fight against climate change than switching to a hybrid car or switching to energy-efficient light bulbs. To read more and/or pledge a meat-free, vegetarian diet trial for 30 days, check out PETA.
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