I just hit 8 years plant-based this summer. I made the switch after starting to research the health implications, then went down the rabbit holes of environmental and ethical impacts and haven't looked back! I think I'm pretty lucky where I live because there is a wealth of vegan foods available. Both fresh, whole foods and vegan mock meats, cheeses and the like. I continually read and watch documentaries or presentations to stay motivated and up to speed on all the latest research. I also love seeing all the recipes shared on here from people like @carolynstahl, @sreypov, @justinparke, @amy-goodrich and so many more! The @plantpoweronhive account just got going as a place to find all of that content, as well.
I always tell people find your own path. It definitely doesn't have to be all or nothing. Find those amazing recipes you enjoy that are easy to make at home, or the restaurants that have great veggie options if you like. I also always try to focus on all the abundance of plant foods I can have, not what I "can't" eat. Honestly I eat much more adventurous as a plant-eater than I ever did when I still ate meat!
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Congrats, that's both awesome and inspiring.
That's a refreshing perspective, I'll follow that. When you said adventurous, yes I noticed that there's a lot of creativity and flavors to explore. Thank you for sharing your journey as well as your recommendations. I just started following them, there's an abundance of recipes that I'd love to try.
Happy to share! It definitely helps having people around you, whether in person or virtually to be inspired by, so I always try to pay it forward. I only wish I had more time or a bigger stomach to be able to try more of the recipes I find on here! So many amazing creations and flavors.
Yes, there's tremendous support and inspiration in being surrounded by friends and community on the same journey.
I'm also glad that my husband is on board this time around. He is preparing to make bean burger patties as I'm typing this 😄
Oh awesome! That helps so much when your partner is on board. I know that helped for me so much. I wasn't plant-based when my boyfriend and I were first dating (he actually grilled steak on our first date, haha). When I was contemplating making the change I asked what he thought and he just said "ok". 😂
Haha, I can imagine. Oh yes, it helps a lot to have our partners on board. We recently announced our lifestyle change to my in-laws during a recent chat and they got a bit stressed haha. They live overseas so it won't affect them much.