Transitioning To Vegan/Vegetarian Flashcards
Why would someone consider going vegan or vegetarian?
For health, animal welfare, reducing environmental impact of food production
What is a vegan?
A vegan is someone who chooses not to consume foods derived from animals and animal by products such as dairy, eggs, and honey. They also choose not to purchase any products tested on animals such as clothing and cosmetic products. They may also avoid purchasing/using leather products such as bags, shoes, coats, or anything made from animals.
What is a vegetarian?
Someone who predominantly receives nutrients through non-animal sources. Within this group are distinct groups of vegetarians such as lacto-ovo-vegetarian (eats eggs & dairy), lacto-vegetarian (eats dairy, but not eggs), Ovo-vegetarian (eats eggs, but not dairy.
A vegetarian who does not eat eggs or dairy is a vegan.
What are the benefits of a vegan or vegetarian based diet?
It’s good for the environment
Improves or reveres chronic disease such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes
It’s anti-inflammatory
Promotes healthy weight
Easy to consume high nutrient dense foods (less calorie intake at the same time)
Adds plenty of fiber to the diet
What’ the best approach to transitioning to vegan or vegetarian?
It needs to be small changes as a gradual approach.
Animal based to vegetarian based to vegan based diet
Start with the 8 Steps to Transitioning before anything else:
1. Discover your Why
2.Determine whether choosing vegan or vegetarian
3. Identify your support
4. Proceed gradually
5. Cook at home
6. Focus on the positive results
7. Create success while dining out
