Guest guest Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi, My name is Rob and I'm new to the group.I'm 52,living in Asheville,North Carolina-but was raised in the mid-west. I am also a new vegan.I had considered vegetarianism for a while I've decided now is the time.I look forward to learning and participating in this group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 My neice and family live in Asheville! I visited the town once. A nice area. -- Susan, Tabitha & Pumpkin Pie, Six & Drifter, Jordan, Iceberg, Peanut, Samantha, Baily & Nokki -------------- Original message -------------- " Robert " <placidazure1 Hi, My name is Rob and I'm new to the group.I'm 52,living in Asheville,North Carolina-but was raised in the mid-west. I am also a new vegan.I had considered vegetarianism for a while I've decided now is the time.I look forward to learning and participating in this group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hi Rob, nice to have you here. I'm a vegetarian " wanna-be " ... for several years my half-assed project has been to put together a 30-day menu of supper recipes for aspiring vegetarians like myself. I keep adding to my collection. I am 49, live in rural Saskatchewan near the small village where three generations of my family on both sides were farmers. Kate -- Stubblejumpers Café http://stubblejumperscafe.pnn.com On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Robert <placidazure1 wrote: > Hi, > My name is Rob and I'm new to the group.I'm 52,living in > Asheville,North Carolina-but was raised in the mid-west. > I am also a new vegan.I had considered vegetarianism for a while I've > decided now is the time.I look forward to learning and participating > in this group! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 The company I work for has an office in Morrisville. I've never been there, but people from here in Boston have relocated down there, and I talk with people there frequently. I know the reasons for becoming vegan are probably similar if not the same as mine for becoming vegetarian, cut I'd be interested in hearing why a lot people like to take it a step further and become vegan. That's no dairy, right? Jan Click on the " Fund Food for Animals " button at The Animal Rescue Site and give food to an animal living in a shelter or sanctuary -- at no cost to you. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/tpc/ERA_091907_ARS " bunmomsue " <bunmomsue Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:57:01 PM Re: Hi,new to the group My neice and family live in Asheville! I visited the town once. A nice area. -- Susan, Tabitha & Pumpkin Pie, Six & Drifter, Jordan, Iceberg, Peanut, Samantha, Baily & Nokki ------------ -- Original message ------------ -- " Robert " <placidazure1@ > Hi, My name is Rob and I'm new to the group.I'm 52,living in Asheville,North Carolina-but was raised in the mid-west. I am also a new vegan.I had considered vegetarianism for a while I've decided now is the time.I look forward to learning and participating in this group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Jan wrote: > . . . I'd be interested in hearing why a lot people like to take it a step further and become vegan. That's no dairy, right? These are two good questions - thanks, Jan! The last first: Okay, a dietary vegan is one who eats no animal products - plants only. That does mean no dairy, but also no egg. Those who adopt a vegan lifestyle not only do without any food from any animal whatsoever (reading labels very very carefully), but they also avoid any products that exploit or harm animals in the rest of their lives. This is beyond fur, leather, wool and silk, etc., but goes towards toiletries, cleaning products, car tires, carpets, etc. etc. etc. Think about it So much that is produced each day for our use harms animals in some way. For one example, even cotton, a plant product, is (unless organic) cultivated with the use of pesticide sprays which harm the environment, the 'pests' it seeks to destroy, and other animals/creatures because of the poisons which then affect the land and the water. Etc. etc. etc. It's pretty hard to be a perfect vegan - most would say impossible - but it is something towards which many strive. As for reasons for going towards veganism, they vary. Many of us do it for the animals - that is certainly MY reason Many are doing it for health reasons, believing that animal fats (the cholesterol thing) are best avoided. I agree with that. Some do it for religious reasons (although we discourage religious discussions on this group for fear of offense). Whatever the reason - maybe just for the adventure and challenge of it all? - it's fun to adopt a vegan diet! Congratulations on your choice!!!! Love and hugs, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Thanks so much for this very informative email. I never knew that veganism was so extensive. I think like many people, I thought of it in dietary terms only. Though I'm not a vegan, I do a lot of it...or dont depending on how you look at it. Whenever I shop, I always look to see if something is leather or man-made, and I often don't buy something when it is. The best I've been able to do somettimes is to find soemthing that's partial but not all leather. I can't always find reasonably priced things that aren't, and I try. Can anyone here suggest stores or places online that would fit into this? Jan Click on the " Fund Food for Animals " button at The Animal Rescue Site and give food to an animal living in a shelter or sanctuary -- at no cost to you. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/tpc/ERA_091907_ARS " drpatsant " <drpatsant Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:44:21 PM Re: Hi,new to the group Jan wrote: > . . . I'd be interested in hearing why a lot people like to take it a step further and become vegan. That's no dairy, right? These are two good questions - thanks, Jan! The last first: Okay, a dietary vegan is one who eats no animal products - plants only. That does mean no dairy, but also no egg. Those who adopt a vegan lifestyle not only do without any food from any animal whatsoever (reading labels very very carefully), but they also avoid any products that exploit or harm animals in the rest of their lives. This is beyond fur, leather, wool and silk, etc., but goes towards toiletries, cleaning products, car tires, carpets, etc. etc. etc. Think about it So much that is produced each day for our use harms animals in some way. For one example, even cotton, a plant product, is (unless organic) cultivated with the use of pesticide sprays which harm the environment, the 'pests' it seeks to destroy, and other animals/creatures because of the poisons which then affect the land and the water. Etc. etc. etc. It's pretty hard to be a perfect vegan - most would say impossible - but it is something towards which many strive. As for reasons for going towards veganism, they vary. Many of us do it for the animals - that is certainly MY reason Many are doing it for health reasons, believing that animal fats (the cholesterol thing) are best avoided. I agree with that. Some do it for religious reasons (although we discourage religious discussions on this group for fear of offense). Whatever the reason - maybe just for the adventure and challenge of it all? - it's fun to adopt a vegan diet! Congratulations on your choice!!!! Love and hugs, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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