A lot of us go vegan for ethical reasons. It's great to experience health benefits too!
In my case, I lost a lot of weight. I feel much better mentally and recover faster from exercise.
A lot of us go vegan for ethical reasons. It's great to experience health benefits too!
In my case, I lost a lot of weight. I feel much better mentally and recover faster from exercise.
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Otiz@sopuli.xyz · 16 pts · 90d
Nothing noticeable with my physique, but it did help me with my mental health. Having actions and morals aligned gives a sort of mental peace I've never experienced before
leaf@lemmy.vg · 6 pts · 90d
Same here. It also makes you more aware and sensitive to animal suffering. So it can be a double edged sword.
oats@piefed.zip · 7 pts · 90d
Didn't really. I did lose a lot of weight before going vegan, though. So maybe it helped me hold my weight for a few years
Praxinoscope@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 90d
I had chronic GERD (heartburn/indigestion) that was really bothersome.
It went away pretty much immediately upon going vegan. It was definitely the dairy because I was vegetarian before.
I also do a lot of physical activity that's hard on my body, and find recovery has gotten better.
actionjbone@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 90d
It's important to pay attention to the negative effects, too.
A vegan friend's gums receded to the point she needed a gum graft.
The problem wasn't being vegan, of course! The problem was she didn't pay close enough attention to nutrition. She had to learn more about plant-based substitutes for things she used to get from animal products.
Still a happy vegan a few years later đź‘Ť
Otiz@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 90d
Just curious, do you know what she was missing nutritionally?
actionjbone@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 90d
I don't remember, it's been a few years. I think some type of vitamin deficiency.
BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 90d
I didn’t lose weight, but my arthritis has gotten significantly better. I am still struggling to find good alternatives to dairy products — and avoiding anything advertised as “vegan” has helped control costs — but it has been worth the effort.
leaf@lemmy.vg · 3 pts · 90d
I have used soy, almond, and coconut milk to make tea or coffee. I haven't really found a good alternative to cheese. Most of the vegan cheese and butter alternatives tend to be processed. I think I just have to live without them. 🥲
Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 90d
Giving up cheese is/was hard. Especially things like queso. The only thing that helped this craving for me, was oddly, humus. I make Hummus Wraps with cucumbers and other veggies. This was the only thing the somewhat satisfied cheese craving for me.
Ephera@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 90d
I've been doing tortilla wraps with a vegetable spread, beans and then cucumber or bell pepper.
I get pre-cooked white beans, wash them, then pop them into the microwave with a bit of salt.
Maybe you want to try that. The warm beans do hit the spot for me, too.
Well, and I guess, I'll have to try hummus wraps again. I tried it before, but the chili hummus and cucumbers I used, didn't really work together and I didn't pursue that further since then.
Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 90d
I always just roll with roasted red pepper hummus, with cucumbers, bean spouts (or whatever greens) and tomato and hot sauce. Totally done the white bean thing too. It works well!