Veganuary 2018

[lurchermummy]

Myself and DD aged 16 are going to try a vegan diet for January. DD is already vegetarian and I was vegetarian for many years although recently not. I really want to try a lighter healthier plant based way of eating, feel blurgh after all the rich food of Christmas, and am really keen to see if it helps my psoriasis. If we like it we may well continue but I signed up for Veganuary to give us a focus. DD2 is a fussy eater and not a big fan of vegetables so that may be tricky, DH is happy to eat vegetarian but vegan may be a step too far for him. Would really welcome any tips for adaptable family meals eg. sausage and mash, I can do vegan sausages for us and meat for them. I'm actually really looking forward to it now!

[Dottie39]

Well it's been a month of highs and lows, definitely made me experiment more in the kitchen.
I didn't initially get into this for moral reasons but since starting I have read loads about dairy farming and I don't think I can go back now. The thought of cow pus actually makes me gag.

[LoniceraJaponica]

I eat a lot of vegan food because I like it. I am an omnivore, but am eating less and less meat because the alternatives are so delicious these days.

[Bedknobsandhoover]

I've done this successfully so far but will give up when the month’s up and go back to mere vegetarian.
I haven’t found it difficult but have gained weight because most vegan protein comes with lots of carbs. I love pulses and grains but they give me stomach ache and farts.
I’m sorry, cows and chickens, I’ll always choose free range and will stick with Alpro “milk” but my gut flora refuses to be vegan.

[travailtotravel]

What a month. Thanks for your support and suggestions. I'm sticking to this but with some leniency!