Comments on: Omnivores and Veganism

By: Chocolate Covered Katie: “Healthy is the New Naughty”

Chocolate Covered Katie: “Healthy is the New Naughty” — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:38:17 +0000

[...] tips for vegetarians and would-be vegans? CCK: I do, actually. I posted an article on my blog “Omnivores and Veganism.” Instead of telling people about veganism every time, I tell them to go here. My first tip is [...]

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:11:24 +0000

Vegan Thursdays (or whatever day we choose) sounds great! I’ll have to mention this idea on my blog. Love your blog, Katie!

By: Marissa

Marissa — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:43:30 +0000

I am not vegan but I don’t do dairy, and don’t do eggs unless I know the chickens personally (and know they are treated the way I feel they should be). My boyfriend doesn’t do dairy or eggs (same thing) but he also doesn’t eat fish (like I do) so things got a little more complicated.

For instance, it’s very hard to identify if a wine or beer is vegan if it isn’t on the online list.

Very frustrating!

By: Leng

Leng — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:59:04 +0000

Hi Katie! It’s been a while. I’ve missed you!

This was a great post, even though it was recycled.

I too, gave up meat cold turkey. I didn’t have any cravings though…I guess I got lucky, but ice cream and some cheeses are hard for me to give up. I have tried going vegan many times, but to no avail. I guess It’s just not meant to be for now…I’d love to go for Vegan Thursdays. Is it too late to join in?

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:21:01 +0000

I’d love to try to make each Thursday vegan! I will try to participate in as many as I can.

By: Trail

Trail — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:32:55 +0000

Thanks for reposting this! I think you covered some great things. I technically can’t say I’m going cold-turkey on meat because I’ve faced a few situations where I either had to get meat or not eat, but those have been my only lapses. Still, I can’t say that I’ve missed it at all. I may miss dairy more when I’m ready to transition on to vegan (see my 1/5 post about detoxing from cheese!), but one step at a time.

As I help Irish ease into a meatless diet, I’ll certainly keep in mind your tips on not saying it tastes “just like…”

Two questions I’m hoping you might be able to help with:
1) Why do so many vegans seem to avoid soy? From what you know, is it a taste preference or a health concern?
2) Any thoughts on affordable alternatives to cheese and yogurt? (As I said, Irish is a big dairy addict!)
Thanks as always for your great info and for your help!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:50:52 +0000

My vegan thursday plan is spiralized zucchini with ginger-soy veggie stir-fry. Makes me hungry just thinking about it.

By: Gina G

Gina G — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:04:53 +0000

I want to join too Katie! sorry i have been MIA lately because of school, but this sounds awesome! =)

By: Michal

Michal — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:20:43 +0000

I love vegan thursdays! I think ill make some tasty new creation… but it will have to start next week since i work tomorrow! Oh and you know whats funny, I just watched Its a Wonderful Life for the first time the other day with my mom It was really cute I liked it a lot.

By: Margie

Margie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:51:25 +0000

I’m going to plan my meals ahead of time to keep me on track. I decided to go vegan as much as possible for the entire month of January. I’ve been wanting to try, but I never buckled down and actually did it. It will be fun!