Hello! I have finally taken the plunge and created this
blog as a diary of my path to veganism.
For many years I flirted with vegetarianism, going back
and forth, calling myself a five day a week vegetarian. In June I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy and
unfortunately it affected my ability to swallow, so for at least a month, all I
could eat was mashed vegetables and smooth soups. As I was able to add foods to my diet I
noticed that I had lost my taste for eggs and meat altogether. I had been diagnosed lactose intolerant many
years ago, but still ate cheese and dairy yogurt in small amounts. Because I was relying on dairy for my protein,
I was suffering with my digestion and so on.
So, I was referred to a dietician at my local hospital. After listening to my food preferences and
what I had been eating for the previous week, he stated that I was virtually a
vegan and perhaps if I followed that path consciously to have a balanced diet.
I was astonished as I have vegan friends and always thought that it would be
hard, Lol.
So, for the last three weeks I have been strictly
vegan. I have to say I am enjoying it,
my digestion has improved immensely, and I have lost weight! As my Bells Palsy improves and can add more
foods to my repertoire I will experiment with vegetables from my garden and add
new foods to my diet.
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