Did you do it for health based beliefs or from a animal welfare standpoint or from a crops are being mass produced to feed animals to feed us and its killing the planet reason?Health at first but veganism coincidentally lines up with my views and philosophy about life in general, so it's all very interconnected at this point.
Is it cheaper or more expensive to be a vegan?I've found it way cheaper, but less so in recent times, obviously. I do not eat meat or cheese replacements very often though, and that's the key to keeping it cheap.
Is your username is your gimmick?When I made this account, I very briefly did try to make a gimmick of it but no one was impressed and I moved onto regular (shit)posting. I do occasionally play up on it if a topic mentions lying but again, no one is ever impressed by that.
How's your sleep? Are you physically fit? What do you typically eat in a day?Sleep is good, for the most part. I did have a little problem with caffeine recently that threw everything off but I've got it sorted out. And I do have stress-related sleep issues at times, like anyone.
Do you lift?Three to four times a week. I also do yoga and calisthenics 4-5 times a week.
If/when ethically grown lab meat becomes commercially available at an affordable price, would you partake?
What's the closest you've come to accidentally eating an animal product?
What do you eat to get your protein?Whole grains and legumes make up the bulk of my protein intake and I round it out with the aforementioned protein drink. I'll also get in some seitan, tofu, and tempeh a few times a month each just to diversify my amino acid intake, and because you can't barbecue or general tso's a protein drink <_<
and because you can't barbecue or general tso's a protein drink <_<
If it's identical to conventional meat, no. The smell of meat is very off-putting to me these days and I don't think I could get past it.
Is it cheaper or more expensive to be a vegan?
not with that attitudeYou're right. I'm going to make a bbq shake tomorrow!
What's your favorite way to cook tofu.Air frying it until it's like crouton texture, then throwing it in a sauce and simmering until it softens again. I'm also really partial to just eating it cold at this point. Ultimate convenience food <_<
Why does tempeh suck so much?
I'd say I'm like 90% vegetarian, but man, I love the smell and taste of meat. I can't wait until we have genetically engineered meat easily available.
TC, are you familiar with Rainbow Plant Life? shes my favorite vegan chef right now.Yep! Her youtube channel is probably my most recommended for anyone veg-curious. She's awesome and I especially like how well-produced her videos are.
My grandson is a vegetarian but his wife is vegan. When we have get togethers I never know what to make that she can eat. At Christmas I made a fruit salad substituting the sour cream for a vegan sour cream and the marshmallows for vegan marshmallows. I thought it was terrible. Marshmallows were sticky and it was all real watery. My vegetarian grandson can eat brownies and anything but meat so he's easy. His wife not so much. Can you help me figure out some things I can make for her? Please? I love her dearly and want to make sure she feels included. Thank you.
instead of taking 'normal' recipes and substituting in vegan versions of things, seek out recipes designed to be vegan from the start. those work much better
Sorry people are mean to vegansThat's nice of you (genuinely mean that lol) but I've got enough life experience not to be bothered by it these days. I used to be vehemently anti-vegan myself, so I get it.
instead of taking 'normal' recipes and substituting in vegan versions of things, seek out recipes designed to be vegan from the start. those work much betterI started to suggest this - and it is good general advice tbf - but when it comes to baked desserts in particular, I've swung around to pushing the simple swaps.
Im writing a character who is vegan or vegetarian. Would someone whos vegan marry a non-vegan?Some people don't mind, others do. I personally couldn't do it and don't even bother dating people who haven't already been vegan for years.
Did everyone in your immediate circle think it was just going to be a phase?I was a class III obese food addict since I was like 10, and later an alcoholic who had flaked and fizzled on every single attempt at self-improvement and lifestyle change, and I had undiagnosed ADHD that I very much lived out in ways obvious to everyone but me. People were used to me bailing on things and probably expected more of the same.
Did you think it was just going to be a phase?
Do you take a lot of supplements? Have you have bloodwork done to make sure your vitamin/mineral levels are good?Just B12 and a D3 supplement, both of which I needed even before going vegan. I'm slacking lately but I've had I think 4 blood panels done since going vegan and they've all been fine except being in the low range on D, which I might just be genetically boned on. Everything else is good. I'll probably get that done soon though to head off any increase in prices, and I'll make a topic about it then.
Do you use cosmetic products / clothing made from animal parts or animal testing?All of my hygiene stuff is free of animal products and testing. I won't wear anything with silk, wool, leather, animal glues, or anything else like that and I go to great lengths to vet just about everything I use. There can be limitations though, both in the availability of information about a product and the product itself. I think the big thing is just never making assumptions or prioritizing convenience and familiarity.
Do you take any medicine with gelatin in it such as most capsules?
When I made this account, I very briefly did try to make a gimmick of it but no one was impressed and I moved onto regular (shit)posting. I do occasionally play up on it if a topic mentions lying but again, no one is ever impressed by that.
Vitamin B12 is the real issue.Youd think, but Ive been vegan for a similar amount of time and Ive never been deficient in my years without supplementing.
I have no interest in going vegan, but now and then i feel like i should atleast lower my meat consumption a bit, do a few vegetarian dishesIndian and Ethiopian cuisine have tons of vegan options that aren't about meat replacement. S-tier imo.
Anything you can recommend?
I tried looking up some recipes, but everything i found was just "this looks like meat, but it isn't" like vegetarian sausage, vegetarian meatballs
And that kinda threw me off
I feel like the only way to exist on this board is by having a gimmick tbh. I think people still don't know who the hell I am even though I've been here for years haha.It was actually on RI and PWB lol.
Youd think, but Ive been vegan for a similar amount of time and Ive never been deficient in my years without supplementing.I was deficient in B12 despite eating a bunch of everything that should have given me more than enough. I really have no idea how it happened but supplementation fixed it right up.
Cereal and dairy alternatives are all heavily fortified with B12. Ive seen studies showing a lot of meat eating Americans also get the majority of their B12 from these sources.
I feel like being known on CE is probably not the best of things.
I've been vegan for seven (7) years.
I have no interest in going vegan, but now and then i feel like i should atleast lower my meat consumption a bit, do a few vegetarian dishes
Anything you can recommend?
I tried looking up some recipes, but everything i found was just "this looks like meat, but it isn't" like vegetarian sausage, vegetarian meatballs
And that kinda threw me off
I'm not Vegan, but I think Veganism would be looked at more positively if they focused on making authentic food rather than copying what we associate with meat products. A few years ago I was fortunate enough to taste real Vegan food made by a grandmother from India and it was arguably the best food I've ever had. I would have no issues going Vegan if all food was like that.
I'm not Vegan, but I think Veganism would be looked at more positively if they focused on making authentic food rather than copying what we associate with meat products. A few years ago I was fortunate enough to taste real Vegan food made by a grandmother from India and it was arguably the best food I've ever had. I would have no issues going Vegan if all food was like that.Then all the people who want meat will say, "Yo, Goober, where's the meat?" We're trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad.
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I was deficient in B12 despite eating a bunch of everything that should have given me more than enough. I really have no idea how it happened but supplementation fixed it right up.Its tricky like that for some people. My wife isnt vegan and needs B12 shots because food does nothing for her levels and supplements showed inconsistent improvement.
Vitamin D is the real mystery for me. Even spending entire summers outside in the Texas sun didn't do jack for it.
Then all the people who want meat will say, "Yo, Goober, where's the meat?" We're trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad.
That's great. Plenty of people do want meat, or something like it, and that's why those Impossible and Beyond type products exist. I'm not a fan of them myself but I'm not going to argue with people who do want them and I'm absolutely not going to say, "Good news everyone, you don't have to eat meat! I made enough dal tadka for everyone!"