Do you have tips for someone trying to go vegan with a very unsupportive family?
Hello! I hate when families are unsupportive and unwilling to open their eyes to all of the beautiful benefits of veganism. One thing you should for sure to do is make sure you are very educated, not just on all of the health benefits, but all of the ethical and environmental reasons behind veganism. Watch Earthlings, Cowspiracy, Forks Over Knives, Food Inc, YouTube videos, etc. also check out @bonnyrebecca’s “Why Vegan” page. It is filled with so many helpful sources!!
When I decided to go vegan I approached my parents about it very casually. I know this can be difficult, especially after you’ve just found out the truth behind the meat and dairy industries, but make sure to speak with them calmly. I was vegetarian prior to going vegan and though I was (and am) very passionate about being vegan I was rather low key about it. I was just like “hey mother, I’ve been doing some research on how eating a plant based vegan diet can improve your health and your skin, is it cool if I try it for one month?” She was just like “yeah sure” because she didn’t think I could do it–but look at me now!! (Almost one year vegan!!)
Though my family still will sometimes make fun of my “weird eating habits” they eventually got over it and let me do my own thing. Offer to help your family cook, go grocery shopping together, introduce them to new recipes, try and see if they’ll watch documentaries with you, etc. even if your parents aren’t for it now, that doesn’t mean they won’t always be! Show them how passionate you are. (Also make sure you are eating enough. Plant based diets are much lower in calories and you need to make sure you are getting enough nutrients.) Like many have said, being vegan is not just a diet, it is a lifestyle and it may take a while to get there but that is okay !! Some people can never go vegan or fully vegan and that is also so okay !!! Veganism is about compassion and love for all beings.
Whether you are vegan or not, you are still making such a beautiful impact on this earth 💗🐰✨🌏
