Yes, I agree. In fact my husband and I were talking about the vegan diet just last week because he has high cholesterol and vegan is so good for that as well. We both decided it was just too strict. This from a man who is very disciplined with his diet already. No, it's not for us, but some people may want to try it. depends on the person, I have done it, its hard, but I felt pretty good and it was worth the struggle!I have a big belief in everything in moderation. I can't deny myself things I enjoy and still feel like life is worthwhile.
Then again- I don't have any adverse effects from anything either....
I know many people who have either vegan or gluten/dairy free diets and
while the first year or so is difficult after you learn the new way of
eating and the different food options you have it's not at all bad. The
worst thing about it might be giving up a lot of convenience foods, so
you have to do more home cooking. But you learn shortcuts, like making
a big batch of soaked grain pancakes and then freezing most of them for
toaster snack breakfasts. Some of the recipes are
INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS. Also, some cuisines are basically vegan if you don't order meat dishes, such as Lebanese food (it's not gluten free though).
Also, if you live in an urban centre it shouldn't be hard to find
Hippie restaurants that cater to restricted dietary needs. I eat about
twice a week at a local place that has a lot of vegan and raw food
dishes. It's all organic and good, and they are well known for their
raw food desserts. I can safely say they have the best salads EVER, and
it's pretty cheap to boot.
I guess if you believe diet has a huge impact on your health it's
easier to commit to such a diet. I'm actually pretty keen to start a
gluten-free diet but I have to wait until fall because I'm going to be
living on the road all summer and I think it's unrealistic to launch
such a diet under those conditions. I am about to do the
Dr Joshi 3-week Detox
again. I think because I did it last year it will be easier to do it
again this year, since I know the range of foods I can eat and what
recipes I like.
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