How to become a vegan by melbournekid

"Becoming a vegan means I'm more energetic, healthy & can feel good about my impact on the planet and it's creatures"

How I did it: Well.. I was a vegetarian initially before becoming a Vegan. 

Just like when I became a vegetarian I made the transition slowly. I think it's easier to crash and burn if you just jump over quickly.

I made sure that I was getting all the good stuff. 

-- Spinach for Iron, but most green vegetables are great.

--- Lentils, tofu and beans for protein.

--- Soy Milk for calcium.

--- B12 Tablet once a day.

--- Some natural good fats such as Avacardo  

-- Fruits

Also, I think it's a good idea to mix it up as much as possible. It's easy to fall into the trap of cooking the same thing over and over.

I also would suggest you freeze some meals for lazy nights. :)

Lessons & tips: Typically the people who last the longest are the ones who do their research before hand. 

Make sure you understand some basic nutrition, have collected some great recipes and have planned how your new diet will affect you and your family.

Don't get angry at people who are aggressive when they discover you're a Vegan. 

I found this to be very common, the best way to deal with it is to answer any questions they have logically and calmly and just smile at the people who critizize you. They're not at the same level as you.


Resources: - The China Study (T Colin Campbell)

- Tony Robbins Programs (Unleash the Power Within!)


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Sep 13, 04:39AM PDT | 3 comments | 5 cheers


Comments:

attackferret

Congrats!

I was vegan for several years, but then I moved out of the country and gave it up – I’ve just moved to a liberal little town, though, and I’m thinking about making the switchover from veg to vegan again.

If you haven’t found it already, a good place to go to find great varied food recipes is a book called Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson. Also check veganrepresent.com for a good community and pointers and support on your vegan journey.

Sep 13, 05:31AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

melbournekid

I’ve never read either thanks for the heads up!

Sep 29, 09:28AM PDT | Respond to this

stevenrterry is ready for a quiet house

Your comments

were very helpful and insightful. I was also amazed at the maturity level of your statement ”...just smile at the people who critizize you. They’re not at the same level as you.”

Sep 13, 06:03AM PDT | Respond to this


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