My introduction

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Here goes...

 

My name's Kim. I'm 30 and live in San Francisco. I have been

vegetarian for about 12 years- becoming increasingly more vegan over

time. I sometimes " cheat " - I may have a bit of cake at a friend's

wedding or have part of the vegetarian entree that may not be vegan.

I'm curious as to what others do in this sort of situation- do you

just not eat?

Anyway, my primary motivation for being vegan is animal welfare. I

know that I'm doing the right thing for the environment, and I feel

like I'm following the best diet for my health.

My biggest frustration is being surrounded by people (coworkers,

friends, family members) who continue to eat meat- even when they

have enough information to know that cruelty is involved. On a

positive note, I'm dating someone who recently told me that after our

conversations, he has decided to stop eating chicken. He rarely eats

meat of any kind, but had not taken a stance on the issue until now.

He's also started reading Diet For a New America so it will be

interesting to see how that affects his food choices.

I also know quite a few people who have cut out all meat besides

seafood. Does anyone know of some literature on the health effects

of eating fish- and of research regarding their responses to fear or

pain? I need to be able to refer to some solid studies, because my

friends are skeptics!

I'm grateful for this forum- as a resource for upcoming events and

information, and as a means of feeling connected to others with

similar viewpoints.

 

Peace,

 

Kim