Reasons

First and foremost, I chose to be vegan for the environment. Then it was the vitality that I experienced through body health that kept me addicted. On top of both of those things, learning about the vegan lifestyle was an evolution in my spiritual practice and living out my perspective on respecting all energy forms ranging from the cosmos to your capillaries.

Need the facts? I’ve compiled a list of scientific studies and leading research on resource use, energy intensity, health discoveries and more. While you’re at it, check out the commons myths of being vegan and my rebuttal to them.

Also, know that everything should be organic. It’s really the only way of replenishing the soil and creating a regenerative food system that ensures the longevity of not just the planet but your own life, too.

Recipes

When transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, a lot of people perceive the diet to be restrictive. After all, you’re “giving up” meat, butter, dairy and all the things you’ve been conditioned to believe you need, due in large part to the propaganda and lobbying of the meat, dairy, and egg industries.

Rather than looking at it in this negative and limiting light, I refer to the vegan lifestyle as the “largest common unifier” since all human bodies need to be nourished with the plethora of vitamins and minerals found in whole fruits and vegetables!

And, once you make the switch, I guarantee you will discover countless plants, herbs, and food preparation methods you didn’t even know existed! All it takes is someone to introduce you to new concepts and your whole world can change. Mine did dramatically through many teachers along my path and that’s a major reason I want to share what I’ve learned via this website. I hope you find the info on these pages helpful and gain a few knowledge bombs along the way!

Here are some of my favorite recipes and fun ideas to try in the kitchen, ranging from kombucha and cookies to salads and smoothies.

Resources

How did I come to discover my personal belief systems? Through lots of knowledge of course, both experiential and learned. Here I’ve shared some great articles, books, websites, documentaries, and more that can help guide you along your journey as you discover the lifestyle that resonates with you.

Confused about what’s what? I was too, that’s why I made some glossaries to keep everything straight in my brain.