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Vegan Newbie First Four Weeks

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Becoming vegan is becoming easier. I learned that I actually like trying new recipes. It doesn't feel so daunting as it did at first. I learned that I can make a soup creamy by pureeing in some raw cashews that have been soaked in warm or hot water. If the water is warm, then an hour would be ideal. If the water is hot, then 20-30 minutes should do. I learned that I can sautee veggies with a little water or veggie broth; no oil is needed or it can be very much reduced. Some of the popular whole food plant based doctors have a difference of opinion on whether one should eat nuts or not. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn recommends no nuts. Dr. Michael Greger says a handfull of nuts in a day is fine. I do like nuts, and don't eat them every day, but I do like that they are also another source of protein. Vitamin B12 is recommended to incorporate into a vegan, whole foods plant based diet. Supplements are available. However I found that some products are also supplemented with vita
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Vegan Newbie First Week

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This blog will highlight my experiences on becoming a vegan. I will share the text version first which you are welcome to read. The video version will be posted below. The back story : I used to be a vegetarian, but then started experiencing some physical concerns. I sought out a nutritionist. The nutritionist wanted me to add meat back into my diet. I wasn't a fan of that, but wanted to improve my health. I started incorporating chicken and seafood back into my diet. At some point, the nutritionist had me to start writing down how my body felt. What I noticed was that my body felt much better after eating salads with fresh veggies or salads with fresh fruit, without any meat. I felt more energized and alive, and not sluggish. I decided that this was how I wanted to go; this was more of who I really am. On October 28, 2023, I decided to become a vegan; I would also stop eating the cheese and eggs that I had included in my diet as a vegetarian. The nutritionist had other
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