Allow me to preface this rant by saying that I most certainly am not a vegan.
While I do consume a plant-based diet 97.3% of the time, I eat good ol' eggs, fish, cookies, pie, pizza, salted chocolate ice cream, and other sorts of delicacies that aren't local and organic and pure and perfect when I feel like it. WHEN I FEEL LIKE IT!
I've learned the hard way that putting a label on it means subjecting yourself to a constant onslaught of annoying, ridiculous, and unwarranted accusations and judgements. There will always be someone who doesn't support your choices, even though your choices are just that--- your choices. There will always be someone questioning something you don't have an answer for and answering a question you didn't ask.
If you're a BNV (brand new vegan), perhaps you've made the grave mistake of eating tofu scramble or tempeh sausage or some other blatantly vegan food whilst sporting a leather handbag. Did you get 38 hate emails about the animals that died for that dreamy lavender accessory? I bet you did. You terrible vegan, you. I mean when did it become legal to eat what you want to eat and wear what you want to wear!
Or maybe you've been a veg for oh I don't know, let's say 23 days, and you committed the ultimate vegan crime. You indulged in a few scoops of Jeni's ice cream, put it on Instagram, (I honestly can't even), turned your notifications off (what a wise, wise decision), then came home to a slew of comments from the angriest of vegans shunning you from the community because dairy touched your lips and you're now a liar and a cheater and the worst vegan ever and you should most definitely rot in meat and dairy hell.
I may order pizza without cheese or sub avocado for bacon but never will I ever subject myself to the scrutiny encompassing calling myself a vegan. I will never explain to someone why I'm eating salmon or sauerkraut or sour cream or fairy dust or pickled porcupine when they "thought I was vegan." I don't owe a reader or a friend or God or a bunny rabbit any sort of explanation for what I choose to eat. I will promote a diet full of fruits and veggies and beans and legumes and whole grains till the cows come home, but if I decide to eat said cow, that's my prerogative!
1. Where do you get your iron/protein/calcium/
Asking a vegan where they get their protein is kind of like asking a Jewish person if they celebrate Thanksgiving. It's just plain ignorant. I would need two hands to count the number of times I've been asked both those questions.
I get my protein from beans, lentils, tofu, edamame, tempeh, whole grains, nuts, seeds, nooch, occasionally eggs and fish, and plant-based protein powder like Skoop and Vega. As a dietitian, I'm of course very conscious of eating a well-rounded diet to ensure I get my nutrients. If your diet consists of pasta with vegan butter and Oreo's, that's another story. I get my iron from lentils, beans, greens, nuts, oats, quinoa, dried fruit. I get my calcium from leafy greens, nuts, tofu, tempeh, broccoli, and almond milk. I have blood work done yearly. I've never been low or deficient in protein, iron, or calcium in the six years I've followed a plant-based diet. (The dietitian in me feels obligated to tell you that I do take B12 and vitamin D several times a week, AKA when I remember). Oh and I get my willpower from grass-fed yogurt.
I could point you to countless articles singing the praises of plant-based diets for longevity. I can't say the same for people dying of deficiencies from eating less meat and dairy.
2. How do you deal with the social pressure?
Social pressure to what, exactly? To conform? To cave and just eat meat and cheese? Aren't there more important things to talk about? Aren't there more FUN things to talk about?!
If you're hanging around people who pressure you to do ANYTHING, whether its eating Colby jack or bologna or bananas or shards of glass, then those aren't your friends. Don't surround yourself with negativity. I would find no joy in judging you for eating a steak, so don't embarrass me for not eating one. Anyone that feels it necessary to waste their time belittling you for your food choices is either a) a moron b) jealous of c) a and b.
3. How do you get enough calories?
But honestly, how can you pack in the cals when the only things your allowed to eat are like kale and chickpeas?
HA. Ask anyone that spends a lot of time with me...I eat more than most people I know! I remember when I thought vegan meant eating only fruits and vegetables. If you still think that's true, hop on any plant-based blog and get cooking. Coconut whipped cream, cashew cheese, and cauliflower Alfredo are about to change yo' life.
4. How do you live without cheeseburgers?
Cheeseburgers are like men. Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Kidding! I can think of about a trillion foods I couldn't live without that trump cheeseburgers, like garlicky hummus, dark chocolate, curried chickpea salad, sweet potato fries, guacamole, strawberries, peanut butter, and pancakes. Cheeseburgers....meh.
Thank god for veggie burgers. With extra avocado!
5. How do you eat out?
I eat out multiple times a week. It's not hard. It's actually pretty easy. Talk to your waiter. They want to help you eat what you want to eat! I recently went to a blogger media event at freaking City Barbecue and feasted on more plant-friendly food than my belly could handle. There's so much more to restaurant menus (and to life) than meat and cheese when you dig around a little!
Whew! Glad I got that off my chest. END RANT!
Yudit @raisefrequency says
Food choices such as meat hamburgers, dairy products and lots of processed food are the basis of many people diets and it is considered “average or normal” diet. It is understandable that you get a lot of questions about plant based diet because you are a dietitian and because plant based diet is not the norm yet.
There are several categories of questions. First category of questions are those formulated out of curiosity; second category of questions are asked out of a sincere desire of learning about healthier food choices and the third category of questions are the judgmental questions
Fortunately more and more people are realizing that plant based diets are healthier. I did notice a difference when I became vegan, my energy levels increased, I feel better and I lost weight without trying.
Yudit @raisefrequency says
Food choices such as meat hamburgers, dairy products and lots of processed food are the basis of many people diets and it is considered “average or normal” diet. It is understandable that you get a lot of questions about plant based diet because you are a dietitian and because plant based diet is not the norm yet.
There are several categories of questions. First category of questions are those formulated out of curiosity; second category of questions are asked out of a sincere desire of learning about healthier food choices and the third category of questions are the judgmental questions
Fortunately more and more people are realizing that plant based diets are healthier. I did notice a difference when I became vegan, my energy levels increased, I feel better and I lost weight without trying.
Emmy says
Love this post!!
Emmy says
Love this post!!
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
You are the best.
Alexis says
MWAH
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
You are the best.
Alexis says
MWAH
masala girl says
I LOVE this! People always ask if I am a vegetarian or vegan, and to simplify it, I just say I'm "plant based". Usually vegan, like 96%, but I eat a whole foods diet, and there are plenty of wholesome foods that arent vegan.
Then again, since that's the majority of what I eat, I get these questions a lot. I explain them just like you said here, that there's a wealth of knowledge and so many foods that you can eat. They taste good, and theyre great for you!
And, i love the way you wrote this- you are being you. we shouldn't scrutinize. Keep on sharing them plant based recipes, or whatever you heart desires 😉
masala girl says
I LOVE this! People always ask if I am a vegetarian or vegan, and to simplify it, I just say I'm "plant based". Usually vegan, like 96%, but I eat a whole foods diet, and there are plenty of wholesome foods that arent vegan.
Then again, since that's the majority of what I eat, I get these questions a lot. I explain them just like you said here, that there's a wealth of knowledge and so many foods that you can eat. They taste good, and theyre great for you!
And, i love the way you wrote this- you are being you. we shouldn't scrutinize. Keep on sharing them plant based recipes, or whatever you heart desires 😉
Julie says
I love it! Thanks for answering those questions 🙂 I know people are watching everything I eat and sometimes its a little creepy! Too bad they aren't more concerned with what they're eating! Speaking of eating...I must go eat now cuz you made me super hungry ("garlicky hummus, dark chocolate, curried chickpea salad, sweet potato fries" etc etc etc).
Julie says
I love it! Thanks for answering those questions 🙂 I know people are watching everything I eat and sometimes its a little creepy! Too bad they aren't more concerned with what they're eating! Speaking of eating...I must go eat now cuz you made me super hungry ("garlicky hummus, dark chocolate, curried chickpea salad, sweet potato fries" etc etc etc).
Taryn says
I know that not everyone becomes vegan for ethical reasons, I know I didn't. But once you become vegan, and educate yourself about the horrendous manner in which eggs dairy and meat are produced then you have a solid argument for anyone who wants to judge your decision for going vegan. Once I made that connection, there's no going back to polluting my body with that crap ever again.
By the way if you are a vegan who doesn't eat a lot of legumes or grains and does focus on mainly fruits and vegetables, then you still can get enough protein because fruits and vegetables have protein in them!
Taryn says
I know that not everyone becomes vegan for ethical reasons, I know I didn't. But once you become vegan, and educate yourself about the horrendous manner in which eggs dairy and meat are produced then you have a solid argument for anyone who wants to judge your decision for going vegan. Once I made that connection, there's no going back to polluting my body with that crap ever again.
By the way if you are a vegan who doesn't eat a lot of legumes or grains and does focus on mainly fruits and vegetables, then you still can get enough protein because fruits and vegetables have protein in them!
Anonymous says
I'm a long-time reader and love your blog, but I agree with some of the commentary above: I was vegan/vegetarian for almost 5y, and had serious iron issues. I'm almost deathly anaemic by medical standards, and a vegetarian diet just didn't cut it for me - the quantities of heme iron available were too small. I think its very valid for people to have questions about how to get 'adequate' iron/protein/whatever from so-called 'alternative' diets -- especially those that avoid eating grass-fed meats or sustainable seafood. And I think as dietitians/nutritionists, we have to be careful to not promote certain models of 'healthy eating' over others. In my case, that meant embracing foods that I had avoided for several years.
While I don't brand myself as 'paleo' I certainly consume things I would never have imagined (like oxtail stew and bone broth!) which I *need* to keep my iron levels at a *decent* level (i.e., still extremely low on the scale for women's needs), and in my case, a vegan diet certainly did not provide enough iron/protein even though I was a 'practicing vegan' extremely conscientiously. For me, it was unhealthy. And I was constantly asking other RDs/holistic nutritionists how to get 'enough' protein and iron as a consequence.
Just a thought 😉
Alexis says
Thanks for your comment! You're totally right--being plant-based isn't for everyone and tons of people have valid questions about plant-based diets. I was more referring to those who ask questions to "call me out" rather than those genuinely interested in nutrition 🙂 I'm with ya!
Anonymous says
I'm a long-time reader and love your blog, but I agree with some of the commentary above: I was vegan/vegetarian for almost 5y, and had serious iron issues. I'm almost deathly anaemic by medical standards, and a vegetarian diet just didn't cut it for me - the quantities of heme iron available were too small. I think its very valid for people to have questions about how to get 'adequate' iron/protein/whatever from so-called 'alternative' diets -- especially those that avoid eating grass-fed meats or sustainable seafood. And I think as dietitians/nutritionists, we have to be careful to not promote certain models of 'healthy eating' over others. In my case, that meant embracing foods that I had avoided for several years.
While I don't brand myself as 'paleo' I certainly consume things I would never have imagined (like oxtail stew and bone broth!) which I *need* to keep my iron levels at a *decent* level (i.e., still extremely low on the scale for women's needs), and in my case, a vegan diet certainly did not provide enough iron/protein even though I was a 'practicing vegan' extremely conscientiously. For me, it was unhealthy. And I was constantly asking other RDs/holistic nutritionists how to get 'enough' protein and iron as a consequence.
Just a thought 😉
Alexis says
Thanks for your comment! You're totally right--being plant-based isn't for everyone and tons of people have valid questions about plant-based diets. I was more referring to those who ask questions to "call me out" rather than those genuinely interested in nutrition 🙂 I'm with ya!
Tara says
Kind of perplexed about the first part of your rant. The title is five things to not ask a Vegan, so why begin the article by somewhat putting Vegans down. I started following you since I am recently turned Vegan and wanted recipes. You say you don't owe anything to your readers, but do you want people to continue reading your blog? Just saying, you may not want to offend part of your base. Not all Vegans are judgemental and harsh, so please don't paint us with a broad brush.
Alexis says
Hi Tara, my intent wasn't at all to put vegans down (I'm pretty much vegan myself). I prefaced the article that way to say upfront that I'm not vegan so people wouldn't be confused if they see me eating eggs, fish, etc on the blog. Because I am very close to being vegan, I identify with being "called out" for not eating a certain way (i.e. people getting all worked up if they see me eating ice cream). This post was satirical, just a funny twist on the people (not everyone) that DO scrutinize other people's habits and what I've experienced eating this way. Wasn't meant to offend anyone! 🙂
Tara says
Kind of perplexed about the first part of your rant. The title is five things to not ask a Vegan, so why begin the article by somewhat putting Vegans down. I started following you since I am recently turned Vegan and wanted recipes. You say you don't owe anything to your readers, but do you want people to continue reading your blog? Just saying, you may not want to offend part of your base. Not all Vegans are judgemental and harsh, so please don't paint us with a broad brush.
Alexis says
Hi Tara, my intent wasn't at all to put vegans down (I'm pretty much vegan myself). I prefaced the article that way to say upfront that I'm not vegan so people wouldn't be confused if they see me eating eggs, fish, etc on the blog. Because I am very close to being vegan, I identify with being "called out" for not eating a certain way (i.e. people getting all worked up if they see me eating ice cream). This post was satirical, just a funny twist on the people (not everyone) that DO scrutinize other people's habits and what I've experienced eating this way. Wasn't meant to offend anyone! 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
shards of glass.
I'll never forgive you for not eating it. WHY
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
shards of glass.
I'll never forgive you for not eating it. WHY
Michelle says
I love this so much! And I totally feel the same way - I love eating plant based and want to 'go vegan' but am so hesitant to label it for all the reasons you mentioned. Cheers to planty and proud with noooo judgement
Michelle says
I love this so much! And I totally feel the same way - I love eating plant based and want to 'go vegan' but am so hesitant to label it for all the reasons you mentioned. Cheers to planty and proud with noooo judgement
Kate says
Hi Alexis! I'm a really big fan of your blog and I read it and use your recipes very often. I LOVE your sense of humor and I have honestly LOLed at a lot of the things you've written.
I do feel, however, that this post comes across as somewhat judgmental. People who ask questions like this oftentimes are unfamiliar with a vegan lifestyle and just haven't had experience with it. Perhaps you're trying to say that people who judge others' diets are wrong to do so. I completely agree and you probably experience this a lot. However, these questions that you included aren't inherently wrong to ask. A person curious about alternative diets might just really not know and that's not their fault. The standard American diet really does not teach people how to eat a plant based diet and remain healthy with high enough levels of iron, calcium, etc. Not everyone is food obsessed, works in the food world, and is a dietitian, and so many many people just don't have the knowledge base that you have (and I feel lucky to say I am well versed in vegan eating, as a near-vegan for about one year and an avid vegan food blog follower and I STILL have questions sometimes!). Anyway, all that to say I appreciate and totally understand your frustration with having the public make rude comments about our lifestyle and food choices. But if the questions come from a good place, let's welcome them! Let's invite people to ask lots of questions about plant based diets so they feel encouraged to pursue this lifestyle! Let's not make them feel ignorant for asking these questions.
Again, I'm a huge fan so this isn't meant to be critical unnecessarily. I just wanted to point out another way to look at this.
Thanks for your hard work blogging and making delicious eats! Truly, I am a huge fan and love your recipes and writing.
Alexis says
Hi Kate, thanks for your comment! This post was supposed to be satirical and I always get a few negative comments on posts like this because it can easily be taken the wrong way. I was just poking fun at people that "call out" others for eating a certain way. I totally accept (on a daily basis) nutrition questions and answer countless emails regularly from readers on that topic--I'm the last to discourage those. I was more referring to people who are critical of plant-based diets, not those who are genuinely curious. I do apologize if I offended you in any way! 🙂
Kate says
Hi Alexis! I'm a really big fan of your blog and I read it and use your recipes very often. I LOVE your sense of humor and I have honestly LOLed at a lot of the things you've written.
I do feel, however, that this post comes across as somewhat judgmental. People who ask questions like this oftentimes are unfamiliar with a vegan lifestyle and just haven't had experience with it. Perhaps you're trying to say that people who judge others' diets are wrong to do so. I completely agree and you probably experience this a lot. However, these questions that you included aren't inherently wrong to ask. A person curious about alternative diets might just really not know and that's not their fault. The standard American diet really does not teach people how to eat a plant based diet and remain healthy with high enough levels of iron, calcium, etc. Not everyone is food obsessed, works in the food world, and is a dietitian, and so many many people just don't have the knowledge base that you have (and I feel lucky to say I am well versed in vegan eating, as a near-vegan for about one year and an avid vegan food blog follower and I STILL have questions sometimes!). Anyway, all that to say I appreciate and totally understand your frustration with having the public make rude comments about our lifestyle and food choices. But if the questions come from a good place, let's welcome them! Let's invite people to ask lots of questions about plant based diets so they feel encouraged to pursue this lifestyle! Let's not make them feel ignorant for asking these questions.
Again, I'm a huge fan so this isn't meant to be critical unnecessarily. I just wanted to point out another way to look at this.
Thanks for your hard work blogging and making delicious eats! Truly, I am a huge fan and love your recipes and writing.
Alexis says
Hi Kate, thanks for your comment! This post was supposed to be satirical and I always get a few negative comments on posts like this because it can easily be taken the wrong way. I was just poking fun at people that "call out" others for eating a certain way. I totally accept (on a daily basis) nutrition questions and answer countless emails regularly from readers on that topic--I'm the last to discourage those. I was more referring to people who are critical of plant-based diets, not those who are genuinely curious. I do apologize if I offended you in any way! 🙂
Suzanne says
Awesome! I love this!!!
Why must we always feel like we have to justify how or what we eat? It is my choice to eat how I want without the trillion of questions or pressure to eat differently than what I want or not to be riddle with quilt just because I want a piece of cheese once in awhile....okay, so the guilt is often self-inflicted. It's all about choice and the choice is mine and mine alone.
Suzanne says
Awesome! I love this!!!
Why must we always feel like we have to justify how or what we eat? It is my choice to eat how I want without the trillion of questions or pressure to eat differently than what I want or not to be riddle with quilt just because I want a piece of cheese once in awhile....okay, so the guilt is often self-inflicted. It's all about choice and the choice is mine and mine alone.
Amanda F says
I am gradually switching to a more plant based life style. I would eat meat free but A) I have a very meat loving husband and B) I live in the South. I don't eat red meat (it just grosses me out), however I do eat chicken and seafood. I honestly cannot imagine being a vegan in the south. I requested a vegetarian option once at a work function, showed up, and there wasn't one present (I ended up eating fries for dinner). Also, just a couple weeks ago I went to a burger place with friends and saw a burger listed on the menu as "vegan". Yeah, it came with mayo, def not vegan. I think a lot of places don't understand what vegan actually consists of. So I just eat a lot more veggies and show everyone how delicious they are. I feel the label would just be unnecessary stress. Much love to you <3
Amanda F says
I am gradually switching to a more plant based life style. I would eat meat free but A) I have a very meat loving husband and B) I live in the South. I don't eat red meat (it just grosses me out), however I do eat chicken and seafood. I honestly cannot imagine being a vegan in the south. I requested a vegetarian option once at a work function, showed up, and there wasn't one present (I ended up eating fries for dinner). Also, just a couple weeks ago I went to a burger place with friends and saw a burger listed on the menu as "vegan". Yeah, it came with mayo, def not vegan. I think a lot of places don't understand what vegan actually consists of. So I just eat a lot more veggies and show everyone how delicious they are. I feel the label would just be unnecessary stress. Much love to you <3
Tina Carlucci, RDN says
Yaaaaasss! Perfectly put 🙂
Tina Carlucci, RDN says
Yaaaaasss! Perfectly put 🙂
Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
It's so true that it is becoming so much easier to eat out when following a vegan lifestyle these days - I give restaurants and food establishments a lot of credit for working to meet consumer demands (offering vegan alternatives is not that hard, to begin with). I love re-educating people that they can get calcium from non-dairy sources and iron from non-meat sources...MINDBLOWING!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
It's so true that it is becoming so much easier to eat out when following a vegan lifestyle these days - I give restaurants and food establishments a lot of credit for working to meet consumer demands (offering vegan alternatives is not that hard, to begin with). I love re-educating people that they can get calcium from non-dairy sources and iron from non-meat sources...MINDBLOWING!
sherry nawrocki says
38 years ago my husband became a vegetarian - he didn't preach or try to convert anyone - just very quietly stopped eating meat. That was a relatively unheard of idea in the Midwest at that time and there were few pre-made vegetarian items available for purchase at our local grocer even though we lived in the 3rd largest city in Ohio. He was usually limited to a baked potato and salad when dining out because so many restaurant foods were made with meat stock or just had a handful of ham or whatever thrown in "for flavor". Our favorite question was "what do you eat?" I am so happy to see that times have gradually changed and we have many vegetarian and vegan options and so many wonderful cookbooks. Thank you for an interesting and enjoyable blog.
sherry nawrocki says
38 years ago my husband became a vegetarian - he didn't preach or try to convert anyone - just very quietly stopped eating meat. That was a relatively unheard of idea in the Midwest at that time and there were few pre-made vegetarian items available for purchase at our local grocer even though we lived in the 3rd largest city in Ohio. He was usually limited to a baked potato and salad when dining out because so many restaurant foods were made with meat stock or just had a handful of ham or whatever thrown in "for flavor". Our favorite question was "what do you eat?" I am so happy to see that times have gradually changed and we have many vegetarian and vegan options and so many wonderful cookbooks. Thank you for an interesting and enjoyable blog.
Kate says
This was such a good read. I am not a vegan, but I try to eat most plant-based. I do enjoy pizza and burgers though! My friends who are vegetarian are mostly nutrition-minded, so I don't worry about them. I do ask what they eat for dinners and stuff because I am always looking for more meat-free ideas.
People love to let me know when I am eating something healthy, because I'm usually a healthy eater.... Um, yes I know this bagel is three servings of carbs!
Kate says
This was such a good read. I am not a vegan, but I try to eat most plant-based. I do enjoy pizza and burgers though! My friends who are vegetarian are mostly nutrition-minded, so I don't worry about them. I do ask what they eat for dinners and stuff because I am always looking for more meat-free ideas.
People love to let me know when I am eating something healthy, because I'm usually a healthy eater.... Um, yes I know this bagel is three servings of carbs!
Catherine @ foodiecology says
Unapologetic omnivore here (who LOVES vegan food!) but GOD YES!!!!
I love it. I love your humor and I love how you're telling it like it is. I mean, I GET being passionate about a lifestyle, but don't we humans have 13,674 more important things to worry about than a perfect diet?!! What even IS a "perfect diet?" I'm thinking one that makes you feel heathy and happy!
Your blog is so refreshing, Alexis. <3 <3
Catherine @ foodiecology says
Unapologetic omnivore here (who LOVES vegan food!) but GOD YES!!!!
I love it. I love your humor and I love how you're telling it like it is. I mean, I GET being passionate about a lifestyle, but don't we humans have 13,674 more important things to worry about than a perfect diet?!! What even IS a "perfect diet?" I'm thinking one that makes you feel heathy and happy!
Your blog is so refreshing, Alexis. <3 <3
Anne says
Thank you for this post!! I can totally relate to this!! I, too, eat a plant-based diet about 95% of the time, but I do like the occasional sashimi dinner, and I'll eat eggs and Greek yogurt every once in a while (I don't eat meat or other dairy, though--my skin doesn't seem to like it much!). You are so right--we should not have to defend our food choices, and we should not have to be "pigeon-holed" into a specific category--people don't seem to understand why I'll eat some dairy and fish, but I won't eat meat or cheese, and they don't know how to "classify" me. And those protein questions--so annoying. I just try to stick with fresh, whole foods and do what works for my body.
Anne says
Thank you for this post!! I can totally relate to this!! I, too, eat a plant-based diet about 95% of the time, but I do like the occasional sashimi dinner, and I'll eat eggs and Greek yogurt every once in a while (I don't eat meat or other dairy, though--my skin doesn't seem to like it much!). You are so right--we should not have to defend our food choices, and we should not have to be "pigeon-holed" into a specific category--people don't seem to understand why I'll eat some dairy and fish, but I won't eat meat or cheese, and they don't know how to "classify" me. And those protein questions--so annoying. I just try to stick with fresh, whole foods and do what works for my body.
Meredith Wagner says
This was yet another amazing post! I am not vegan, but hear the usual from family and friends "oh your a Dietitian you don't eat that," or "Don't judge me for eating this," or "you are so good-subbing veggies for fries," ETC! I love your blog and look forward to all your posts every week!
Meredith Wagner says
This was yet another amazing post! I am not vegan, but hear the usual from family and friends "oh your a Dietitian you don't eat that," or "Don't judge me for eating this," or "you are so good-subbing veggies for fries," ETC! I love your blog and look forward to all your posts every week!
Caitlyn @SoDamnGood says
LOVE this. Isn't it sad that we are shamed for eating choices no matter what they are, chocolate cake or a piece of kale? I constantly feel like I am explaining or defending my choices to people. Need those people out of my life..byeee!
Caitlyn @SoDamnGood says
LOVE this. Isn't it sad that we are shamed for eating choices no matter what they are, chocolate cake or a piece of kale? I constantly feel like I am explaining or defending my choices to people. Need those people out of my life..byeee!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
I find it infuriating that people can be so glib about other's diets. I just eat as healthy as I can.
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
I find it infuriating that people can be so glib about other's diets. I just eat as healthy as I can.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
But like doooooo Jews celebrate Thanksgiving? Happy passover. Is matzoh vegan?
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
But like doooooo Jews celebrate Thanksgiving? Happy passover. Is matzoh vegan?
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
Preach it. I get similar feedback when I eat something oooommmmgggunhealthy at social events. Like everyone thinks I only eat hemp seeds and kale.
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
Preach it. I get similar feedback when I eat something oooommmmgggunhealthy at social events. Like everyone thinks I only eat hemp seeds and kale.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, yes! But on of those things that is just so ingrained in society, that the questions always be asked and we'll never get everyone to understand 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, yes! But on of those things that is just so ingrained in society, that the questions always be asked and we'll never get everyone to understand 😛