Baby Steps to a Better Life?

I became a vegan over a period of about five years. First, I cut out beef, pork and exotic meats. Next, chicken and seafood. Finally, eggs and dairy and leather/silk goods. This was the order that I clearly needed to go through.

Was this good? No. My body didn't appreciate it (and neither did the animals!). Yet, I had a thousand excuses why I had to eat various things. It most often came down to cravings of foods that I was used to. In today's grocery world, this can no longer be a justifiable excuse. There are so many mock meats and vegan cheeses available that tastes can not only be mimicked, but flavors can be surpassed. I love seitan, tempeh, and properly prepared tofu (don't eat this stuff plain; yuck!). The best tasting vegan cheeses available today are made by Follow Your Heart.

While it is true that every meatless meal will help your health and the environment, your body and soul will thank you if you make all of your meals with no animal products. World Vegetarian Day was October 1st. October is World Vegetarian Month. It is not too late to eat a vegetarian diet for the rest of the month!

Your body and conscience will thank you if you make the switch to a healthier lifestyle in one giant step, rather than baby steps. However, for each vegan meal you eat, you bring your health up a notch and you save the lives of animals. The food you eat really is the food you wear. Remember this at the beginning of every meal and snack and you will certainly be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.