I’m a thirtysomething from Japan living in Vancouver, Canada. I started listening to “Food For Thought” about a month ago when I seriously began considering going vegan, and you got me hooked! I just can’t stop listening to your podcast. I also visited your website, checked out some of the pictures, and was fascinated by how beautiful you are… [...]
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I am contributing to the world peace in my own way.
Posted in college vegetarianism, excuses for eating meat, freedom in being vegan, health benefits, reduce meat - then eliminate, return to meat-eating after being vegetarian, veg in college, vegetarian for health reasons, vegetarian then vegan, yoga, tagged commitment, coworkers, health, Japan, passion, Salt Spring Island, stress, Tokyo, Vancouver, yoga on September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An Animal Lover Turned Vegan
Posted in "ethical omnivore", "humane" slaughter, college vegetarianism, connecting with animals, excuses for eating meat, humane dairy, organic meat, speaking the truth, veg in college, tagged animal rights, conscience, diet, disease, ethics, meat, organic, podcast, student, truth, vegan, vegetarian on March 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’d like to take a minute and sincerely thank you for all you do. I became vegetarian only about a month ago (hey, you’ve got to start somewhere, right?). Currently, I am well on my way to turning vegan.
It all started after reading “skinny bitch” for me. My roommate told me “this book sounds [...]
Vegan in College
Posted in cheese, college vegetarianism, environmental concerns, freedom in being vegan, veg in college on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Although I’ve never been a huge meat eater, I decided to officially become a vegetarian this past summer. My original decision was simply because I was disgusted by both the taste of meat and the thought of eating animals that were once living. But as I began to search for tips on vegetarian cooking, I [...]
Meat-Eating College Student Turns Vegan – Inspired by Biology Class
Posted in animal agriculture, foodborne illnesses, hormones in meat, veg in college, vegan on May 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I wanted to share yet another story of how your podcast has helped another person become vegan. I am a university student and when I was extensively researching veganism last year, I ran across your podcast and was immediately impressed by the information you offered.
I grew up very omnivorous; my favourite foods growing up were [...]
Parental Acceptance of Smoking (not Veganism)
Posted in parents' response, veg in college, vegan on May 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I first off really want to thank you for all the great work that you do. I just listened to your newest podcast and it really struck home for me. I’m 21 and have been vegetarian for a little over a year and I can say that this has been one of the greatest things [...]