Most common questions used to investigate
Are you considering going vegan because you think humans are over-exploiting animals?
Are you considering going vegan due to health reasons?
Are you considering going vegan because of the environment?
Are you worried about what your friends might say?
Do you like meat?
Do you live in a vegan-friendly city?
Common conclusions
While this is not always the deciding factor, animal cruelty is the first thought that comes to mind for most people considering going vegan. It may not seem easy to give up on meat and milk, but if you feel strongly about over-exploiting animals - going vegan is definitely a way to reduce such exploitation.
Going vegan seems like a good option for you. Vegan diets can help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol and are generally considered to have many health benefits. Still, it is important to make sure that you get all the nutrients your body needs - especially plant-based proteins and vitamin B12 (in the form of supplements).
Well, veganism is not the only way to protect your environment. You can also consider reducing your needs and recycling wherever possible to bring down your carbon footprint. There are tons of other ways to negate the impact on your environment, so think about your choice again. If protecting the environment alone is your reason, it's not sustainable. But if you want to protect it by moving to a vegan diet, go ahead.
Explain that this is a conscious choice and maybe even your reasons for this move. For all you know, your friends may follow you!
Veganism is a good choice if you don't like meat as there are many plant-based protein sources you can choose from. Also, many vegan stores have “sausages” that don't come from animals, which may be a good choice.
Life just became a lot simpler for you as you can easily access the plant-based alternatives. You'll also have lots of communities and support groups that can make the shift a lot easier.
See if you can move to a new city that supports veganism or if there is a local community, join it right away because you may have some trouble adopting this lifestyle. So take as much help as you can.
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