Are you considering a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle? Everyone's motivation for making that choice is as individual as you are, but the beginning of a new year is a great time to make a change. Don't worry too much about not being prepared, not knowing enough or wasting food and other products you already have. Online resources are plentiful, books are available, and you can learn as you go, as I did. If you're interested, give it a try.
You can start by finishing the non-vegan/vegetarian food you have at home and replacing it with vegetarian or vegan alternatives the next time you shop. Just walking around a Whole Foods or similar grocery store will provide you with surprising inspiration. For information from acceptable ingredients and nutritional facts to recipes and current issues, try the Vegetarian Resource Group at http://www.vrg.org/. You can use your search engine to find many more informational websites. Alicia Silverstone's book, "The Kind Diet," is filled with fantastic information, advice, and recipes.
Realizing that veganism involves clothing material, cosmetics and cleaning products, as well as food choices, can be overwhelming. You don't need to take on everything at once! After all, even one baby step toward the goal is better than no step at all! And if you have questions as you go, post them here or try participating in one of the online vegetarian or vegan discussion forums. Of course, if you have medical concerns, you should consult with your healthcare professional. I hope you find your inspiration to take the first step, and I hope you'll share your story with us!
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