Do you think people think of veganism as more of a belief/religion rather than a diet?

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Maybe, but not everyone is vegan for the same reason. My mother became vegan in her 50s, not because she objected to the idea of eating meat, but because she noticed health benefits. After years of yo-yo dieting, her weight was finally where she wanted it, within a very short time. She also credited it with lowering her blood pressure, and keeping her healthy enough overall to get through cancer, which remained in remission for the rest of her life.

Ynotisay · M

@bijouxbroussard Great story. High five to Mom. Being vegan takes some work. I've done it and it was a little outside of my commitment level. You've really got to stay on top of getting what your body needs. But if do, or even just cut out most/all meat (particularly red meat), it definitely pays dividends for our health.

SW-User

@Ynotisay I think cutting out red meat is an easy step, and is can benefit both you and the planet :)

bijouxbroussard · F

@SW-User It’s not "easy" for everyone. There are some cultural dishes that are meat-based, and people don’t want to give them up.

Ynotisay · M

@SW-User If you're going to start somewhere I agree. That's the place. No mammals for me in about 25 years and I never think about it. Easy to move it out. That's an industry, particularly livestock, I'd like to see diminished. Our health and the environment would benefit.