Kenna18155
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Hey there! I've been thinking, and I've decided that I want to become a vegetarian or, optimally, a vegan. Tonight I went to a dinner theater, and was served a small chicken with mashed potatoes, etc. I realized that, because of me, an animal died. If I hadn't attended that show, a bird may not have lost its life. This realization, among others, have given me a strong desire to become a vegan or at least a vegetarian. I have a few problems to face, though.
1) My main problem--my family. I come from a very, let's just say, rural family. They go hunting all the time, and have always made fun of me for not wanting to (for obvious reasons). I don't even want to think about the backlash I'll get for being a vegan or vegetarian. Of course, I'll deal with it if it means saving animals. I don't live with my dad full-time, so I may even be able to semi-conceal my choice to go vegan, and he may not notice. I think my mom would be pretty okay with it, so I don't worry too much about that.
2) Animal product substitutes. I LOVE homemade hot chocolate. However, it uses milk. Cake mixes use eggs. So on and so forth. What substitutes can I use to eliminate or at least reduce my use of animal products?
3) Diet changes and transitioning. I can imagine transitioning to a vegan diet will be difficult. I have been drinking milk very rarely and drinking water instead, so no milk might be semi-easy. What tips can you give me to lowering and eliminating my consumption of animal products and meat? Will I need any special diet supplements or foods to get the nutrients I won't be getting from animal products?
4) Exceptions. Does the no-animal-product rule apply strictly to all, or can there be exceptions? For instance, if I have a pet hen that lays eggs, is it wrong to use the eggs? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
5) RECIPES! Please link to your favorite vegan recipes!
Thank you in advance. Any additional tips or info you can supply is greatly appreciated.
1) My main problem--my family. I come from a very, let's just say, rural family. They go hunting all the time, and have always made fun of me for not wanting to (for obvious reasons). I don't even want to think about the backlash I'll get for being a vegan or vegetarian. Of course, I'll deal with it if it means saving animals. I don't live with my dad full-time, so I may even be able to semi-conceal my choice to go vegan, and he may not notice. I think my mom would be pretty okay with it, so I don't worry too much about that.
2) Animal product substitutes. I LOVE homemade hot chocolate. However, it uses milk. Cake mixes use eggs. So on and so forth. What substitutes can I use to eliminate or at least reduce my use of animal products?
3) Diet changes and transitioning. I can imagine transitioning to a vegan diet will be difficult. I have been drinking milk very rarely and drinking water instead, so no milk might be semi-easy. What tips can you give me to lowering and eliminating my consumption of animal products and meat? Will I need any special diet supplements or foods to get the nutrients I won't be getting from animal products?
4) Exceptions. Does the no-animal-product rule apply strictly to all, or can there be exceptions? For instance, if I have a pet hen that lays eggs, is it wrong to use the eggs? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
5) RECIPES! Please link to your favorite vegan recipes!
Thank you in advance. Any additional tips or info you can supply is greatly appreciated.