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What Most Vegetarian Articles,
Websites, and Books Forget to Mention
Many of our
standard dishes taste like baby food and branches unless … you can cook like
vegan-chef-jedi.
Yes, then vegetarian food can be quite
amazing. You wouldn’t want me to cook vegan food for you though. It’s
also worth mentioning that dining out can be an arduous task if you
live in the Midwest. The good news is bigger cities in the U.S.
(or California) are quite accommodating towards plant-based dining.
That said, I have plant-based dishes I enjoy a lot and I’m super-glad I went
green.
Do I like them as much as I
used to like meat? It’s close, but it’s just not the same.
There are some bad-ass veggie
burgers out now though.
Also, some of the
new vegan protein powders on the market
(e.g. Garden of Eden, PlantFusion, etc.) are impressive and taste just as good
as anything out there.
“But here’s the deal: I
didn’t become vegetarian/vegan for pleasure and to make my life more
comfortable. I did it for better health and moral reasons. And like many things
in life, there’s give and take, and a price to pay for what we want.”
I’m all in. I’m willing to
sacrifice a little flavor for eight more years of vibrant life and a
better planet. I know my furry friends are grateful, as well.
Sometimes I miss meat, but then
I remember what I’ve seen in videos and how grossly animals are treated. When I
remember this, my mind plays a trick on me, and the idea of eating meat makes
me literally nauseous. I’m not saying this to be dramatic, this is precisely
what happens.
I wasn’t always this way when I
started to become vegetarian, but the more exposed to
the images of the inhumane slaughtering of animals I became, the more this
switchover happened.
Managing Expectations
I wrote this article for the
person considering a plant-based diet because I wish someone had
tactfully, and unapologetically, told me in the beginning:
That vegetarian food may not taste as good at first*
(even though there are some great recipes).
Eating out isn’t nearly as fun
in most parts of the country.
The return on investment in
terms of health and “spiritual currency” is worth it.
*I acknowledge that
others feel differently. I think the biggest majority (not all) of that
group aren’t being honest with themselves for the sake of making the case for a
vegetarian lifestyle.
I think it matters when
people tell us the complete truth.
It shows authentic confidence
when the time comes to explain our lifestyle to others.
This can go a long way, because
when we also disclose/address the negative side of things, it feels
less like a sales pitch and gains trust. It also better prepares us for
the journey ahead and can lend itself to a higher chance of success.
Besides, isn’t the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle supposed to
include this brand of truth?
Feedback from our
Audience
Troy T. Seman wrote the comment
below in response to this article and I felt is was worth sharing another view
that both compliments and deviates from my own. But that’s the point, we can
always learn from one another and don’t need to be afraid of views that
challenge our own:
I really enjoyed that you
were honest with people. I would add to the list certain social aspects of eating vegan and mention that food is cultural.
There is a HUGE social
aspect to how and what we eat. Humans bond over food. This means you’ll
probably develop social ties to other vegans, and ironically, some vegans can be the cruellest people [towards other humans].
I did vegan
for a year. Yes, the food didn’t taste as good. Eating out is a
total b—-! Vegetarian restaurants tend to close early. And, Mom
feels bad when you bring all your own food even at holidays.
The social aspect of being vegan, I feel, really needs to be communicated to people.
I spent a couple years
trying foods and making vegan dishes before I took the plunge but nothing really prepared me
for what was to come. Your family and friends will be put out or simply won’t
want to go to restaurants with vegan options, or won’t want to make special
food at gatherings and it’s a pain to bring enough of your own food to
share.
So food is social. Food is
cultural. That is an aspect to the vegan discussion that
often gets left out.
Anyway. I
digress. Thank you for your honesty!
For more ideas related to vegan facts, watch this video - Vegan for 30 Days: What They Don't Tell
You
Author
Bio:
Chris
Willitts (creator of V3), is the founder and owner of Vegetarian Bodybuilding.
V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System is a
mixture of science and author’s advice, providing users with
optimal diet and exercise. This system is designed for vegans and vegetarians
only.
A
lot of research has been put in this program. Furthermore, a lot of
professional bodybuilders and athletes tried and tested the program, praising
its progressiveness and efficiency.
The
program is about taking control of your own body and health according to your
potential and needs. And worry not; you’ll get plenty of proteins with this
system. It will boost you with energy, and you’ll feel just a strong as any
carnivore would (perhaps even stronger, depending on how much you invest in
your exercise). It avoids vitamins deficiency and provides you with a lot of
proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Instead
of saying things like “I think a plant-based diet is good for athletes and
bodybuilders,” the V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System claims “I know a
plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders, and I have results to
prove it.”
To
find out more, visit the website at V3 Bodybuilding – Vegan Facts
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