[veganvarian]

@acti-veg has prepared a list of the most common anti- vegan arguments and how to debunk them, for new activists and anyone who gets anxiety.

https://acti-veg.com/resources/arguments/

[vegan-nom-noms]

Autumn Kale And Sweet Potato Salad

[vegandude74]

[lacapraso]

[xanderuwu]

going vegan so far has been really nice for my mental health like i’m gonna try to explain it

for years i had this underlying guilt about consuming animal products and tbh i think most people have the same guilt because we know how bad it is, we know all forms of agriculture are ruining our planet, we know it’s not sustainable, and we know that the animals are suffering

and so when i finally, instead of ignoring and suppressing that guilt, took it and examined it, i realised that the guilt comes from our natural compassion for animals and nature, and compassion should never be suppressed

and going vegan has so far made me feel better about myself, i feel lighter and like i’m being more true to myself, by being vegan i save approximately one animal a day and it makes me feel like i matter

[opinionatedvegan]

The peace of mind you achieve when you become vegan is quite amazing indeed. It was a huge burden that’s been lifted off my shoulders.

[devoted1989]

Lobsters are killed either by slicing them in half, or by boiling them alive. Contrary to claims made by seafood producers, lobsters do feel pain, and they suffer immensely.

Most scientists agree that a lobster’s nervous system is quite sophisticated.

Like humans and many other animals, lobsters do have nociceptors - these are the primary system through which pain is created in animals.

Lobsters may even feel more pain than we would in similar situations. “The lobster does not have an autonomic nervous system that puts it into a state of shock when it is harmed. I think the lobster is in a great deal of pain from being cut open [and] feels all the pain until its nervous system is destroyed” says invertebrate zoologist Jaren G. Horsley.

Image with kind permission from Vegan for the Animals.

@vegan.f.t.a

[veganbloodorange]

do you think vegan food tastes bland?

you mean stuff like spices, herbs, garlic, scallions, lemon, lime, coconut, toasted sesame seed oil, olives, salt, mustard, balsamic vinegar, fennel, lemongrass, soy sauce, ginger, miso paste, ketchup, chili, olive oil, capers etc taste like nothing to you ??

[defend-animals]

[vegance]

I will never get over people calling veganism performative. you mean the ethical belief that requires you to change your entire diet and consumption habits, from skincare to entertainment to the furniture you buy? the ethical belief that is fundamentally rooted in direct action to the best of every members ability? the one that literally includes a comprehensive boycott of large parts the most powerful industries in the world? that’s performative???

[animalloverscommunity]

[vegan-girl-69]

[vegan-girl-69]

[hearthoof]

A "quick, clean, painless death" is not possible for a slaughtered animal. The death is messy, extremely painful, and it drags on. If you've seen any slaughterhouse footage, then you'd know this.

But it isn't just the traumatizing death that concerns me. It's the loss of life. The stealing of another being's existence.

As a hypothetical, say I went to someone and shot them in the head while they were asleep. Some would say their death was "quick and painless".. maybe not the clean part. But the way the person died isn't the only thing people would be upset about. It is the loss of their life. Even if I said I was using that person's body for products or food for myself, it wouldn't be okay. We all understand that taking a life is horrible because it deprived that person from their right to live.

I apply this same idea to animals. It's not hard to understand

[crueltyfreewithme-deactivated20]

To examine whether something is humane first determine whether you would want it done to you.

[vegautistic]

What vegans worry about: the exploitation and unjustified killings of innocent animals.

What anti-vegans worry about: “calling it “vegan meat” and “vegan dairy” hurts my feelings because it’s not real meat or dairy :(…”

[vegance]

I really need people to understand that veganism is not fundamentally against subsistence hunting. and also that subsistence hunting has very little to do with a person living in an high income country going to the supermarket and buying a pork burger and some steak

[vegspoblr]

I promise you it's possible to support indigenous communities relying on hunting while also not buying chicken nuggets next time you are at the grocery store

[less-freshly-vegan]

On a less sarcastic note lol, my advice for if you're wanting to go vegan but aren't sure about if you can is to try little changes first. Try one vegan meal a week, for example.

Back when I was vegetarian I did a trial of "vegan lite" to see if my body was gonna accept the change (very finniky digestive system). I was travelling and basically I was like, if I can find a vegan option whilst out, I'll try it, and if it's difficult or it looks yuck etc I'll just pick the veggie option.

Anyways I discovered I was ok with the change, and after I got home I continued my trial for about a week before making it a concrete change. I know a lot of people go all in straight away, but there's no shame in going slow.