Vegan Like Me No. 12 | Jersey City Vegan

Vegan Like Me aims to profile fellow vegans, from all walks of life from everywhere in the world! ?We?ve all been beginners and I think its important for folks to hear people?s stories in order to motivate themselves to keep going. This feature is intended to do just that. ?If you are vegan and would like to participate, get in touch with me?and I?ll be sure to send our questionnaire along to you.

Name:??Laura Creswell

?Where do you live???Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Laura, vegan for 19 months

How long have you been vegan???19 months

What inspired you to take on a plant-based (vegan/vegetarian) diet?????My father had a minor heart attack in October of 2010. After getting out of the hospital he went in search for ways to heal his body without taking medications. He read ?The China Study? by T.Colin Campbell and was convinced living a vegan lifestyle would help prevent a future heart attack. For Christmas that year he gave me a copy of the book and within a week I had read the book, felt going vegan was the right choice for me and began my new life style January 1st of 2011.?

What do you love most about being vegan????There is something special about being vegan; like you have found the secret to living a happy healthy life. It is exhilarating knowing that I am feeding my body the nutrients it needs and in turn my body is giving me back thanks by giving my healthy skin, energy and vitality.?

What three items do you always have in your pantry????"Israeli Couscous (my boyfriend would eat this all day every day if he had his way), Coconut Water, Almonds?

What is your favorite vegan comfort food????Vegan Lentil Loaf with mashed sweet potatoes, Broccoli topped with vegan cashew cheese ? I served this to my dad and step mom after they had traveled 8 hours by car in the rain to come and see me. It was 10pm when the showed up to the smell of roasting loaf and cashew cheese. Every time I make this I am reminded of how loved I made them feel. ?

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about taking on a plant-based (vegan) diet????Be open-minded and just go crazy with new recipes. The more you dive into vegan food, the more fun you have with the life style.?

Do you find anything difficult about being vegan????The lack of respect towards vegans. I find some people see it as an unsustainable way of life which is ridiculous considering the fact that animal protein has no vitamins, no enzymes, no fiber and very little minerals.?

Any other comments you or words of wisdom you would like to add??? ?Each person has to live their own life and live with the decisions they make. When your 20 years old you should be thinking about how healthy you want to be at 80 years old. The decisions you make today will affect your health and happiness in the future. Be an inspiration to the world and show everyone that eating a plant-based diet is the best way to thrive in life.

Need recipe inspiration? Visit sweetsmartsexyvegan.wordpress.com.?

?I think we all might need to hit Laura up for her Vegan Lentil Loaf recipe ? sounds delicious!? And I agree? there IS something special about being vegan.?

Source: http://jerseycityvegan.com/2012/07/25/vegan-like-me-no-11-2/

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