how do you vegan

There are many types of plant eaters. I’m an omnivore that leans towards a plant heavy diet.

The vegan community is primarily motivated by two core values: ethics and health. While some individuals adopt a plant-based lifestyle exclusively for animal welfare, others focus on optimizing their physical well-being. Many vegans, however, find a harmonious blend of these motivations, recognizing the interconnectedness of animal rights, human health, and environmental sustainability.

Ethical vegans are driven by a deep-rooted belief in animal rights, seeking to eliminate all forms of animal exploitation. Health-oriented vegans prioritize consuming plant-based foods for their perceived benefits to human health.

Recently, I have been experimenting with eating thirty plants a week. This sounds a lot of plants. But in reality any plant food counts. Bread, spices, herbs, seeds are all plants can be included. The wonderful benefit of eating like this is not the quantity but the diversity that counts. A pinch of spice, a sprinkle of sesame seeds. To me this style of eating is healthy and natural.

Conversely, there's a misconception that all plant-based diets are inherently healthy. While many vegans prioritise whole, plant-based foods for ethical and health reasons, some may inadvertently consume excessive amounts of ultra-processed plant-based products. These highly processed foods, often packed with unhealthy additives, can undermine the nutritional benefits of a plant-based diet. It's essential to remember that the healthfulness of a diet, whether plant-based or not, hinges on the quality of the foods consumed, not solely on their origin.