I was a vegetarian for many years. My best friend is vegan, and another friend of mine is a raw foodist... there are many good websites out there dedicated to helping people to understand the benefits of being vegan. I think it's a great lifestyle choice, but it requires a lot of time and commitment.
I was very close to being a vegan; I didn't eat any animal products except when they were baked into something like a slice of bread or muffin. I went back to eating chicken and fish only and I'll tell you why. To be a proper vegetarian or vegan takes a lot of research. You'll need to supplement your diet with new foods to be able to get things that you would normally get from animal products. If you don't pay enough attention you can wind up short on a lot of nutrients that you need. As a single mom working full time and everything else, I found my habits slipping in favor of saving time and I no longer felt I was as healthy as I should be.
I am a total supporter of it and I think if you are committed to doing it you should by all means take that step forward. Just be sure to plan and read and know what you're gonna need to make it a healthy step forward! |