Why Do People Fail On A Vegan Diet, While Others Succeed?
We need to assist new vegans in discovering ingredients that make meal preparation simple, enjoyable, and diverse. This implies that we want to know that they have a variety of things to pick from, including soyfoods, vegetarian meats, convenience foods, vegetable oils, and the occasional indulgence.
For many ex-vegetarians and vegans, animal food cravings proved to be an issue. It's nearly always about texture, flavor, and familiarity, rather than dietary deficiencies, in my opinion. I've previously written on the need of adding umami to vegan diets, and I believe that vegetable meats may be really beneficial to people who enjoy them.
It's also important to assist folks in making a gradual shift. (However, more than half of current vegetarians/vegans switched rapidly, indicating that this is obviously a viable option for many individuals.)
Activists must give sympathetic support above everything else. New vegetarians, particularly vegans, are going to make mistakes as they strive to align their lifestyle choices with their values. Many ex-vegetarians and vegans said that being "clean" was tough for them. However, slips and errors do not imply that someone has "failed" to be vegan. Most of us recognize that going vegan isn't always easy, and that some people have a harder time transitioning than others.
However, certain hurdles are more difficult to overcome. Ex-vegetarians/vegans were more prone to feel self-conscious about their diet. Even current vegetarians and vegans expressed dissatisfaction with how their diet causes them to "stand out from the crowd."
I believe this is a significant problem that will not be easily resolved. However, it does emphasize the need of vegans supporting, assisting, and mentoring one another. And, with wonderful cuisine, solid nutrition standards, and a practical strategy for adopting a vegan diet, we might be able to help more individuals stay vegan for the long haul.
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