September 5, 2017 is when I started this gastric, life-affirming, planet-saving journey.
It makes so much sense that what you put into your body has a direct correlation to your health, either positively or negatively.
My family has a history of heart disease, and most of my siblings, including myself, were on cholesterol medicine. There was my goal: bring my cholesterol numbers down so I could stop taking the medicine. It took me six months, but I did it! I also had as much or more energy, lost weight, and felt pretty good that no animals were flowing through my system, even if I do have a lot less choices now when I shop or eat out
Beyond personal health, I started thinking about the planet. Eating plant-based is much more sustainable, and you can feed a lot more people with an acre of vegetables than an acre of livestock feed. Not to mention the methane gas from all those farting cows. Also, tell me this, have you ever met a right-wing Vegan? I don’t think so.
I know about the self righteous Vegan stereotypes…me, I love omnivores too! I just think overall healthy eating is good for you, and even eating Vegan once in a while is good for the planet.
Being a Vegan is a choice for my well-being as well as the planet’s, and for a lot of those fellow animals living their lives too. I feel great and I intend to keep moving, keep adventuring, and keep smiling every precious day.
What now? It feels great to be Plant Based. I want to make it easier and more attractive for people to incorporate some plant-based eating into their lives. I want to affect change in the places we eat, to bring knowledge and plant-based healthier options to restaurants and markets, reminding them that many times, the Vegan decides where the group goes to eat. I want to continue living every moment, by and always making the right choice for my health and the planet.
Join me on this journey!
Peace
Vegan Dad
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