I Can't Believe I'm Vegan

Cara Pitts
I Can't Believe I'm Vegan

I Can’t Believe I’m Vegan - where we will be stirring up some spicy conversation, bringing you simple and practical cheat codes to a vegan lifestyle.

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    Squashing The Myths

    There’s so many opinions going around about how hard it is to go vegan and cut things out of your diet. Today, I’m going to break down some of those for you. Be ready to take some notes, because I’ll be tossing out some recipes! First up, dairy. Remember all the “Got Milk?” ads when we were kids? Did you ever wonder why so many kids are always bloated and gassy with stomach aches? Bingo. There are plenty of other ways to get enough calcium, like kale, collard greens, and chia seeds. Feel free to experiment and find which plant-based milks work best for you. I like the extra creamy oat milk, personally. Next, it’s too expensive. Are there some vegan foods that are expensive? Yes. Are there some non-vegan foods that are expensive? Yes. People pay for what they want to pay for. The great thing is that more people want vegan food options so the demand is rising and that helps drive prices down. Many people starting out with a vegan diet look for the meat replacements, but there are plenty of ways to use vegetables like mushrooms in the same way you would use meat. Have you heard anyone tell you that vegan food doesn’t taste good? Why wouldn’t you use seasonings like you always did? What about protein? Beans are a great way to get your protein in, also soy, peas, broccoli spinach, nuts, and tofu. Some of my favorite brands are Impossible Meat, Thai Kitchen, Nature’s Charm, and Beyond Sausage. Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order! Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds A Podcast Launch Bestie production Mentioned in this episode: Join the community >>

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    Being Vegan While Black

    When you think of “vegan,” what comes to mind? I had always assumed that it was a white hippie thing. You don’t see many people of color when you do a google search of vegans.  However, 2 of the 3 leading causes of death in the black community are stroke and heart disease. It doesn’t have to be this way. Those who enjoy a mostly plant-based diet are 52% less likely to develop heart issues, but you don’t have to give up your soul food.  Black culture has been programmed to eat foods like chitlins, ham hocks, and neck bones in greens, but that doesn’t have to define our blackness. Our ancestors didn’t have a choice and they ate what they had to to survive slavery. They didn’t have DoorDash. There’s no reason for us in 2022 to keep eating like this. When I switched over to veganism myself, I was my grandmother’s caregiver and I slowly made changes for her as well. After just a few months her labs were greatly improved, she had more energy, better memory, and she went off her diabetes medication. What you eat is supposed to nourish your body, not knock you out. I recommend a couple of documentaries for you this week: “The Invisible Vegan” and “Feel Rich; Health Is The New Wealth” You can search for vegan restaurants near you using ​​https://www.happycow.net/ Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order! Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds A Podcast Launch Bestie production Mentioned in this episode: Join the community >>

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