Sat here tucking into my Raw Vegan Lasagne I am thoroughly enjoying this health food and vegan movement that is happening.
I am very happy that people are starting to look at the source of their food, the ethical treatment of animals that has brought the food to the plate and the effect that it is having on our bodies and world.
I appreciate my upbringing in the countryside, yes we ate meat but we chose it from the farm behind our house, there was never any question of where our food came from, we could see and were aware of the process. Sadly I know that there is often a big disconnect between the source and the plate.
NB: I believe this upbringing is one reason why no one in my family has any food allergies. -But I will save that for another post.
To go fully Vegan?
I have tried going fully Vegan and the following comes up for me:
I am not good at restrictions - as soon as someone (including myself) tells me not to do something, it is all I want to do!
Sometimes you are put in situations where the Vegan option is not always the healthy one. As
said, Oreos are Vegan!
Not everyone is aware and onboard with Veganism yet and they may cook, bake and create food full of love and want to share with this you. This may not be vegan but it surely is nourishing for the soul.
If i have to label it, I am therefore thinking of myself as a… flexitarian.
Everything in my household is Vegan, however, when I am eating outside of my house I will assess each situation as it comes.
If the only Vegan option is not healthy then I wont choose it, if I see someone eating a poached egg and my body craves it then I will listen to my body and order a poached egg. If (as I was) pushing myself physically and cycling the back roads of Thailand and my body is asking for a change to stir-fried vegetables and rice, I will be open to eating something different.
I try to be aware, to choose the most nourishing option and live by my own flexible rules.
I also know that this stance will change in the future, as with everything our relationship with food is a journey!
Please tell me your views, vegan or not
Namaste
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