The most important aspect in changing my palate and diet from vegetarian to vegan was learning more about the dairy and egg industries. Just like the footage above that came out recently from the Iowa hatchery where male chicks were being ground up alive, these industries have inherent violence. In this [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Tips for Transitioning’
September 27, 2009
Cows’ Milk, Chickens’ Eggs, and Habits
When I was vegetarian and considering a vegan lifestyle, I remember feeling daunted by the idea of changing my routine, especially my husband and my “cheese and cracker nights.” On stressful weeknights, David and I enjoyed making a meal out of cheese and crackers. On the side we’d have some nibbly things, like olives and [...]
September 21, 2009
Open Letter to a New Vegan: Part II
Hello again New Vegan,
A couple of weeks ago I posted three tips for transitioning to a vegan diet. There’s still so much more to share about transitioning into this happy, healthful, and compassionate plant-based lifestyle. As you navigate this journey, here are two more things to consider.
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While I actually love going to the grocery [...]
September 7, 2009
Open Letter to a New Vegan: Tips for Transitioning
Hello New Vegan,
What an exciting and life affirming trip you have ahead of you! There’s so much joy in the days ahead, but I also know that changing the way we eat and live can seem daunting at first. I remember a time when no one I knew was vegetarian or vegan, and I felt [...]
