Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Snickers, I fully support your decision to go vegan. I have been vegan at varying intervals in my life and it is important to know that it is much more than a dietary regimen; it is also a spiritual path and a commitment to a more concious lifestyle. We are what we eat, and that does'nt necessarily just mean that if we eat garbage we get fat, it also means we take on the anger and the opression of the life that it is involved in what we consume, both directly and indirectly, so an overall organic lifestyle would really be a positive goal to achieve in the future. You should take the time to educate yourself on veganism- the health benefits and detriments as well as its political, ecological, and spiritual aspects. A good knowledge of dietary science, and the political nature of the FDA and the food industry is very helpful too. Read Food Politics by Marion Nestle, its sure to open your eyes quite a bit. And just please don't be one of those smug self-righteous vegans, not because they're annoying, but because the more you make it your own personal choice the more rewarding it will be.