Why Vegan?

Today I was chatting with a friend (on Facebook) that I haven't seen for 15 years. We were catching up and as I told her that I was now a vegan personal chef she asked, "Why did you become vegan?" And before I could answer she had logged off. The answer is this; it makes me feel good. Whether it is because I am eating healthy and I know what I am putting into my body, or that I am now more aware of the treatment of animals. I feel Good!

By eating a whole food, plant-based diet with adequate exercise, I know I am the healthiest I have ever been. After reading, The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, I understood the benefits of such a diet. I highly recommend this book to all. The risk of cancers, high blood pressure and cholesterol are considerably lower. A vegan diet also allows my body to recover quickly from my workouts, as well as, illnesses(although I haven't been sick for a really long time). I know I can achieve my full potential day after day.

Not eating animals also gives me an assurance that I am doing my part for the environment, as well as, for the animals. It takes 16# of grain to produce 1# of beef. It also takes acres of land and gallons of water to raise that 1# of beef. Feed lots are tight and cows are often given antibiotics to fiend of disease and sickness. Many become sick anyway. The living situations for such animals as chickens and pigs are equally or worse. Another reading that I highly recommend is The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. His book examines how our food makes it from the ground (cornfield) to the table.

I hope you take the time to check these books out. They are very informative and well written.

Enjoy.

Vegan Chef Period.