Why Go Vegan? How go vegan?
We’ve all heard it many times:
Going vegan is good for the planet.
It’s healthier.
It’s “the future.”
And maybe part of you is curious…
But another part feels tired.
Tired of rules. Tired of labels. Tired of guilt.
I understand that — and I’d like to offer you another perspective:
What if eating differently wasn’t a restriction, but a return?
A way of coming back — to your body, to nature, to something kinder?
I didn’t grow up vegan. I grew up eating everything — but it was a time when there wasn’t much awareness about how our comfortable lifestyle was impacting the Earth.
But somewhere along the way,
I started asking myself:
Does this feel aligned with how I want to live on this planet?
In a world full of destruction and disconnection from nature?
That’s why I believe this:
Eating mostly plant-based can make a real difference.
For the Earth.
For our health.
We don’t need dogma or extremes.
Awareness is enough.
The truth is:
Most forests aren’t cut down to feed people.
They’re destroyed to grow crops that feed animals we then eat.
And there are many other hidden impacts — what economists call externalities — that contribute to the collapse of our ecosystems.
The industrial production of meat is a system that takes more than it gives.
We simply cannot sustain it.
When we eat closer to the Earth — more plants, fewer intermediaries —
we reduce pressure on natural resources and create space for regeneration.
Our fork isn’t just a tool to eat — it’s a powerful way to get closer to nature.
And yes — our body matters too.
We already know that the overconsumption of meat and dairy — especially the industrial kind — is linked to inflammation, fatigue, and long-term health issues.
We deserve better.
Let’s bust a myth while we’re here:
Vegan food is boring?
Not even close.
We’re living in a beautiful moment for plant-based eating:
creamy cashew cheeses, lentil stews, chickpea pancakes, warm oat milk drinks, roasted roots with herbs…
But here’s something important — please pay attention!:
Context matters.
If you live in the Swiss Alps, maybe skip the tropical avocados.
If you’re in Kenya, celebrate your local fruits.
Being plant-based doesn’t mean trendy, imported veggies.
It means conscious.
Eat what grows near you.
Eat with the seasons.
And prepare food yourself — because ultra-processed vegan food won’t help either!
And if you eat some animal products, make those choices with care, and choose ethically and organically produced options whenever possible.
You don’t have to become someone else overnight.
Just begin with one meal per week.. One thoughtful choice at a time.
We don’t need more perfection. Presence is enough. .
And living in a way that respects the planet.
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