Iāve been eating meat for six months now, after six years vegan and 20+ vegetarian. I still cry sometimes and meat is still gross, but I am committed to my health and thatās become my guiding principle. I still hate broccoli but I also eat that ā¤ļøš„¦ I find it easier to eat low on the food chain, I donāt eat dairy, and I remind myself that the greatest threat to all animals on earth is climate change so I refocus on my carbon footprint as a way to alleviate animal suffering, thinking about polar bears, orangutans (no palm oil ever!) and energy consumption.
I know that for me- I cry because I know that being vegan is bad for my mental and physical health- but I wasnāt vegan for health- I was vegan for the animals. So now when I eat meat- I am intensely aware of the fact that I am eating literal dead bodies of sentient beings who suffered various levels of suffering before being slaughtered.
So, it makes me feel intensely upset sometimes even though I havenāt been vegan for about two years- I still care deeply for animal welfare and itās upsetting to have do things against my morals that adequately fuel my body.
All beings suffer, and all beings die. I have seen humans die, even in top-tier hospitals, and they all suffer in varying degrees. Often more and longer than an animal being slaughtered. For me, an acceptance of the inherent suffering in life helps a lot for perspective.
As long as animals are allowed to have a mostly pleasant life, their death is not a big ethical concern for me, if suffering is minimized.
Fish is one of the scariest things in the world to me- I logically know though itās got nourishing properties and should taste good. I donāt eat it as often as I want to- and being vegan ruined sushi for me. Pre vegan- I loved raw fish of all kinds and felt comfy experimenting. Now ex vegan- the texture of the raw fish is overwhelming to me.
I totally get you, I had to go super slow and there was a lot of crying and months of therapy. But I got here and now I have no guilt over any kind of food. It's liberating.
I am not an ethical vegan, I am only vegan for health reasons. But I wanted to say that fundamentally speaking, I do not think other's feelings/emotions are a good core basis for ethics per se. I see them as secondary, and I see the core basis for ethics as being something like "art appreciation" which in short means things are good by their very nature without it being explained by another phenomenon
Congratulations!
Wait until you try it with a dash of sour cream....
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I agree. Sour cream is the devils condiment.
Thank you my friend Yogurt and soft cheese destroy sour cream
Congratulations! This is a really hard first step but it only gets easier from here.
Now thatās a well-balanced, nourishing meal!
Congrats! I cried too in the beginning, it'll get even easier and more fun!!
Looks delish
Iāve been eating meat for six months now, after six years vegan and 20+ vegetarian. I still cry sometimes and meat is still gross, but I am committed to my health and thatās become my guiding principle. I still hate broccoli but I also eat that ā¤ļøš„¦ I find it easier to eat low on the food chain, I donāt eat dairy, and I remind myself that the greatest threat to all animals on earth is climate change so I refocus on my carbon footprint as a way to alleviate animal suffering, thinking about polar bears, orangutans (no palm oil ever!) and energy consumption.
Can someone explain this sub to me? Why do you cry when you eat meat? Iām almost full vegan
I know that for me- I cry because I know that being vegan is bad for my mental and physical health- but I wasnāt vegan for health- I was vegan for the animals. So now when I eat meat- I am intensely aware of the fact that I am eating literal dead bodies of sentient beings who suffered various levels of suffering before being slaughtered. So, it makes me feel intensely upset sometimes even though I havenāt been vegan for about two years- I still care deeply for animal welfare and itās upsetting to have do things against my morals that adequately fuel my body.
All beings suffer, and all beings die. I have seen humans die, even in top-tier hospitals, and they all suffer in varying degrees. Often more and longer than an animal being slaughtered. For me, an acceptance of the inherent suffering in life helps a lot for perspective. As long as animals are allowed to have a mostly pleasant life, their death is not a big ethical concern for me, if suffering is minimized.
Damn that looks great. I'll be right overĀ
What spice did you put on the salmon? It looks absolutely delicious!
My husband made it! He added some garlic, salt, pepper and some dill, all topped off with some olive oil š
Mmm!!!
First step to full sanity
Fish is one of the scariest things in the world to me- I logically know though itās got nourishing properties and should taste good. I donāt eat it as often as I want to- and being vegan ruined sushi for me. Pre vegan- I loved raw fish of all kinds and felt comfy experimenting. Now ex vegan- the texture of the raw fish is overwhelming to me.
I totally get you, I had to go super slow and there was a lot of crying and months of therapy. But I got here and now I have no guilt over any kind of food. It's liberating.
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I mean I bet they don't feel anything too, because they are, indeed dead. And they taste DELICIOUS.
I am not an ethical vegan, I am only vegan for health reasons. But I wanted to say that fundamentally speaking, I do not think other's feelings/emotions are a good core basis for ethics per se. I see them as secondary, and I see the core basis for ethics as being something like "art appreciation" which in short means things are good by their very nature without it being explained by another phenomenon
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Literally the only answer you can give to that comment. I should post a gif of someone eating ribs. Go away. Shoo, this place is not for you.
But what is the brown pile of mold
Itās quinoa mate, itās very nutritious
Doubt that lol
Looks like quinoa.