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morigian

Vegan for a Week

Aug 27, 2010 12:56

In honor of my friend Jenn who is a passionate thinker for all creatures, and has spent 30 years cultivating her ideals I'm trying out the vegan path for a week. Most of you know, I've been a vegetarian for 16 years. It's been the past 5 years that I started eating seafood. The reasons why vary by the number of people out there. I'm not sure I'm ( Read more... )

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dawntreader90 August 27 2010, 19:30:04 UTC

curious though, where does calcium come from if not in dairy?

that's my concern.

silvrwillow August 27 2010, 20:36:41 UTC

I agree on that concern with Judy, but I also have to scold you for skipping breakfast! Naughty....

turnberryknkn August 29 2010, 12:54:49 UTC

BTW, appropos of nothing: congratulations on your wedding. :-)

morigian August 29 2010, 14:45:46 UTC

You're sweet! Thank you!

Vegan Calcium anonymous August 29 2010, 17:26:59 UTC

Calcium is easy on a vegan diet. See http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/calcium.htm. My mom has been vegan for 6 years, is mid-50s, and just had her bone density tested with great results.

-Casey

womanonfire September 2 2010, 10:23:57 UTC

just wanted to say. your writings inspired me to stop drinking milk again. i always feel vaguely nasty after drinking milk. remembered how much i LOVE rice/almond milk. yumyum. so yeah. wish i could try vegan... but, like you mention, i think my love of cheese and butter in recipes is a bit too strong.