anelisan

Vegans often spend so much time advocating against animal cruelty, promoting environmental sustainability and basically focusing on all other aspects of the vegan lifestyle that we forget to pay attention to the most vital part of being vegan - nutrition!  We sometimes forget to be mindful about our diet, consume vegan junk and fast food, while ignoring our body’s need for a balanced variety of nutrients. This can lead to health problems later on which detracts from the joy that comes with a vegan lifestyle.  But then again, this is something that happens to everyone, not just vegans. At one time or another, we all lose sight of taking care of our own needs, especially when we’re so focused  on making the world a better place. It’s part of being human.  The good news is that you can take steps to create more balance in your life and overcome this common slip-up. One way is to stay informed about the types of foods that one should consume in order to get the neces...

                         I’ve only been vegan for a few years, and in those years I’ve grown so passionate about this lifestyle that I can’t help but share it with others every chance I get, especially because of the remarkable health benefits that I’ve gained from it.  In my discussions with people, I've come to notice that a majority of the general public get confused when you refer to being vegan as a lifestyle because they assume that it’s a choice that only affects your diet.  What people often don’t understand is that adopting a plant-based vegan or even vegetarian diet, comes as a part of a global set of behaviours and beliefs about life that make up a lifestyle. For instance, being vegan to me means eating fresh and healthy foods, enjoying a vigorous exercise regime, living sustainably, contributing towards environmental revitalisation, promoting compassion for animals and realising my body-mind’s hig...