Veganism Essay

Something about eating meat always seemed off to me. Often as a young child I would refuse to eat a burger or steak; I also would have a mild panic attack because I strongly believed the red juice oozing out a steak had to be blood. I was not wrong. My parents would desperately try to convince me that what I was seeing was just juice like that from a fresh fruit; however, as I became braver with my eating palette and accepted more meat into my diet, I still felt completely uncomfortable with the idea of eating animals. I knew that if I wanted to avoid meat in my diet, then a large amount research must take place.
What I Know A vegan diet is not only a diet but a strict lifestyle in which a person will refrain from eating or drinking anything that contains meat or animal by-products, this includes insects, seafood, honey, dairy, eggs, and gelatin. This lifestyle choice, commonly referred to as veganism, is extremely demanding in the sense that one must constantly research what ingredients are in their food and where these ingredients come from. (1) A vegan
Learning the long list health benefits is truly what caught my eye, since I feel that my omnivorous diet does not provide with the necessary nutrients I need. The interviews I had with the extremely kind and accommodating Michelle Wu and Ashley Gayhart, were highly motivational and enlightening. I was able to to talk to people about their experiences and discuss their journeys. I have learned the answers to some of the common myths or misconceptions associated with veganism, and I am over-joyed to hear the answers. Veganism seems like it is the best choice for me, but it might have to weight until the future or until I can start providing for myself because parents struggle with the concept. I hope to continue this journey into the vegan lifestyle and research, so I can one day carry out living