Vegetarian to Vegan, is this a Change to Consider Making?

GREETINGS EVERYONE!

Six months ago I was in this very position of moving from a vegetarian to a vegan diet, and I really struggled with the addictive emotions associated with dairy products and the constant craving for them, especially cream and cheese; eggs were a little different as I had never been particularly keen on them after looking after our chickens as a child, feeding them and collecting the eggs and even having to observe their slaughter and at Dad's insistence, pluck those singled out for the dinner table! Eating their flesh was an obvious "turn off" although I have had to learn how to substitute something else rather than eggs in recipes to still have a delish creation on my plate! 

Living on farms all of my life,I associated dairy products with being nurtured in my childhood, at least this is how I had viewed it, although strictly not true. What happened about me loving animals and my body by only eating the rich variety of goodness in plant based foods that God has provided.                                                                                                                                             We can tell ourselves the most amazing stories and excuses to justify our actions and suppress our emotions; I certainly could, even though I had a clear understanding of the unloving practices in dairies and on egg farms, free range or otherwise. The massive effect on the Environment and my lack of self love were prime aspects where shame and regret lurked under my behaviour; the Planet is the most beautiful playground for humanity to share and enjoy and my small part in preserving it's pristine state where I can, is precious to me, and I would like to think that I am working towards creating less of a personal footprint on Earth's resources.

I came across Sarah Taylor's Vegan Fusion recently and I thought you might like to know about her book "Vegetarian to Vegan" which intellectually supports people in making the change; as you may have gathered by now, I am about making the emotional change as well! I can personally vouch for the success of including this in any change you may consider.

Here is Sarah's Article, thank you Sarah.  

Are you a vegetarian looking to make a shift towards the vegan diet and lifestyle? Look no further.

The life-changing new book, Vegetarian to Vegan, written by Sarah Taylor and with recipes by Mark Reinfeld, is now available.

Vegetarians across the world are wondering if it is time to take the final step and become a vegan. And they're asking many of the same questions: What is inhumane about eating dairy products? What's wrong with eating organic, cage-free, free-range eggs? Doesn't a vegetarian diet that includes fat-free dairy and yolk-free egg products already offer protection against chronic diseases? How does a little cream in my coffee contribute to global warming? Isn't it hard to be vegan if you travel, have client dinners, or eat out a lot socially. And, is it really possible to give up cheese?

If these questions have been going through your mind, this book was written just for you. Sarah delves deeply into the issues specific to dairy and eggs that you need to know to help you make an informed decision about whether to adopt a vegan diet. You'll find the motivation you need to make the change, the tools you need to succeed, and recipes by award-winning vegan chef Mark Reinfeld that prove how delicious life can be...without dairy and eggs.