Vegan Perks

I'm sure you've heard that going vegan is difficult.  Maybe you've considered it, but like so many people, decided you just can't live without your cheese.  It's understandable since cheese has casein in it which is an addictive substance (casomorphine, actually!).  And you're right, being vegan outside of a major hub like New York or Portland CAN be tough.  But I'm here to tell you that, in addition to the most promoted benefits of veganism (preventing cruelty, saving the earth, becoming truly healthy) there are other, side benefits that might just change your mind!


1. Say goodbye to your allergies: I live with 2 dogs and 3 cats, and have always been horribly allergic to them.  I'm an animal person, however, and they are part of my family so I've dealt with it.  I was on 3 allergy medications - a nasal spray, Singulair and an inhaler.  And sometimes even that wasn't enough.  Since I've been vegan, however, I've given ALL of them up.  And I still sneeze occasionally but for the most part the allergies are gone.  And the pets are still here - by my feet as I write this.


2. Your skin will glow: I've never had terrible skin - I thank my mother's genes that I don't yet have wrinkles and rarely have major breakouts.  But since going vegan, my skin positively glows.  I've even gotten comments from friends about it.  I'm not using any new products or even drinking more water.  My diet has made all the difference.  And keep in mind that I was vegetarian for 3 years before becoming vegan, so these changes are just from giving up dairy and fish.


3. Your energy levels will even out: Unlike many vegans, I haven't given up sugar - I still love vegan chocolate chips, which is why you won't see me adding "weight loss" to this list!  However, I've found that my energy has much fewer ebbs and flows during the day.  I rarely feel like I need a nap in the afternoon anymore.  I have more energy to walk/run with the dogs farther in the mornings and have stepped up my exercise routine as a result.  Can't claim weight loss yet but working on it!


These 3 changes underscore that I'm doing something wonderful for my body (and the animals, and the earth) and make me feel great every day - even on days that aren't so great.  Try it for a week and see how you feel!