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Easy Vegan Living

Your Healthier, Environmentally-

Friendly and Cruelty Free

Lifestyle

What Exactly is Vegan Living?

Vegans do not eat any animal products at all. That means they do not eat meat, eggs, fish, milk, cheese, or even sometimes honey.The vegan lifestyle also includes not buying or wearing products made from animals. They choose synthetic fibers or plant fibers instead.http://eternalspiralbooks.com/courses/course/vegetarian-vegan-1012

Health Benefits of Vegan LivingReduced Risk of

Cardiovascular Disease

Reduced Risk of Cancer

Reduce Risks for Type II Diabetes

Lower cholesterolLower weight

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More Health BenefitsBetter Hair, Skin, and

NailsBetter SleepMore EnergyFewer HeadachesReduced Allergies


Downsides to a Vegan DietThe biggest challenge

is to consume enough essential amino acids and protein.

Vitamin B12, calcium and vitamin D are other common nutrients absent from vegan diets.

This is easily taken care of by taking supplements or by consuming enriched foods.

Get 15 minutes of sun per day for more vitamin D.


The Environmental BenefitsAbout a third of all raw materials and half of the water used in the United States is required to raise animals for food.

By reducing the amount of animal food products you consume, you’re helping to improve the environment not just in the US, but all over the world.


The Cruelty Free BenefitsCutting beaks off

chickens.Keeping them in

cruel factory farms and battery cages

Castrating male cows and pigs without painkillers.

Housing all animals in dark and crowded spaces.

Feeding livestock an abundance of antibiotics.

Veal-one of the cruelest ways to get meat imaginable


The Vegan’s PantryDried and Canned BeansNutsSeedsDried FruitSpicesTofu, firm and silk


More Pantry ItemsWhole Wheat Pasta Whole Wheat

Noodles Whole Grains-

oatmeal Whole Grain FloursBrown riceWild rice Quinoa


Even More for the PantryFruits, Vegetables, and Vegetable Proteins

Oils, Vinegars, Sauces, Rubs, and Condiments


AlternativesDairy substitutesSoy milk Nut milkEgg substitutesFlax seedChia seedVegan cheeseVegan margarine


Eating Out & Dining with Friends

Make vegan-friendly suggestions

Adapt your taste buds and don’t expect things to taste the same

Offer to bring a dishGive your favorite

recipes meatless makeovers

Plan ahead for the holidays and find ways to make your traditional dishes the vegan way


More Tips for Going VeganExpect questions and

answer graciouslyTell them you have

allergies if they get pushy

Cravings will happen…don’t beat yourself up

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