WHY? Why not? Why would you want to put stuff in you that isn't meant to be?
Back then I thought I was deprived of all those wonderful things all my friends were having. Now I'm just thankful.
I've always been pretty healthy. Well, the college years were a bust. But other then that....I'll just say growing up I was pretty healthy. I've been to the doctor I think twice for something other than a physical or check-up. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I don't think so. I think it is because the only time I had red meat was once in a blue moon when Dad would grill burgers, or if I was at a friend's house. I think the only pork we ever ate was in a hot dog, and that was rare. We had chicken...sometimes. Pop was a treat and so were most junk foods.
Back then I thought I was deprived of all those wonderful things all my friends were having. Now I'm just thankful.
What we did have a lot of were fruits and veggies.
"The consumption of animal fats and proteins has been linked to heart disease, colon and lung cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, obesity, and a number of other debilitating conditions. (Cow's milk contains ideal amounts of fat and protein for young calves, but far too much for humans). And eggs are higher in cholesterol than any other food, making them a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease. The American Dietetic Association reports that vegetarian/vegan diets are associated with reduced risks for all of these conditions."
-Vegan Action
-Vegan Action
So, why not? We all either know someone, or know of someone (probably several someones) that has been affected by cancer or disease. I don't really want to go through that.
Last year Andrew and I watched a few documentaries on food and health:
Since January I have had chicken once and fish a few times(if you think fish is ok, think again. it can have toxic levels of bacteria, parasites, and mercury). Each time, I wished I had had something different. It just doesn't taste good anymore, which I am so happy about! Don't get me wrong. It's summer, and summer means parties with your friends, backyard fun, and...grilling. Burgers. Steaks. Chicken. Man, I love that smell. At this point though I just breathe in, enjoy, and turn to my veggie burger.
I thought giving up meat would be kinda hard. It's been the opposite. So now I have slowly started cutting out animal by-products as well. I'm not saying we've stopped hittin' up Orange Leaf for some of that Pineapple-Coconut goodness. It takes time.
Pinterest has been a big help in finding vegan recipes. This board has recipes I have tried and definitely want to make again.
Pinterest has been a big help in finding vegan recipes. This board has recipes I have tried and definitely want to make again.
Last night we had Blackened Tempeh Burgers with Black Bean Salad. They were both delicious.
Angela over at Oh She Glows is one of my favorite vegan bloggers. She has so many yummy looking recipes it's hard to decide which one to try.
I believe that our bodies have the ability to protect and heal themselves if we give them the right things. Animals are not part of that equation.
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit,
who is in you, whom you have received from God?
You are not your own; you were bought at a price.
Therefore honor God with your bodies."
-1 Corinthians 6:19-20
I guess the next part of the equation is that thing called exercise. I will let you know how it goes.
