The UN wants you to go vegan

[Ana Gram]

Very interesting article :D

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet

[sunnymummy]

This makes so much sense to me. :yes:
I keep thinking about becoming vegetarian/vegan and have one or two veg meals that I cook but just haven't taken the plunge yet.:o
It's really just because I am in the habit of eating meat/dairy.

[Ana Gram]

Start small. Diving in can seem so daunting I know. The way I did it was to change one thing at a time. That gives you a chance to find a replacement for what you are giving up.

I found the final thoughts very interesting. Urging developing countries not to aspire to the Western way of life as it is damaging to the planet.

[Mrs Nietzsche]

I 'shared' it on fb.

I am not a vegan or even a vego. I just hardly ever eat meat, I think it's a very wasteful product for a variety of ways.

[brogeybear]

I have yet to read the article but I just watched one of the most disturbing doccos on slaughter and I am exhausted with tired eyes from crying. I think the universe is trying to tell me something. *off to read article*

[sunnymummy]

I found the final thoughts very interesting. Urging developing countries not to aspire to the Western way of life as it is damaging to the planet.
:iagree:This is true for so much of the Climate change stuff. Developing countries esp China and India are reluctant to make big changes because they want to build so much infrastructure and improve the lifestyles of their people. They feel it is their right as other countries did the same in the past.
I think the responsibility lies with ALL of us, on both developed and developing countries. We in the the west should use our knowledge and technology to help other nations improve standards of living but not at the expense of the planet.

[Ana Gram]

It's a difficult one. We have sold capitalism as being awesome and what to strive for. And now we say to developing countries, no don't do what we do as we sit in our homes, drive cars, buy cupboards full of food, and basically consume, consume, consume.

[risfaerie]

What a great article. I am not a vegetarian but I do not eat much meat. I generally prefer the vegetarian alternative, but hubby likes a bit of meat in his diet! Lately we have been eating more vegetarian meals and I have recently suggested to hubby that we have a "vegetarian month" to see how we felt at the end of it.
Love your suggestion to start slowly Ana Gram! Im sending the article to hubby now, maybe he will be up for vegetarian month with me now!
How do kids go with vegetarian meals only though? Guess I will have to research that.....

[Ana Gram]

My kid does just fine :D She eats a completely vegan diet at my house and mostly vegan diet at her father's house.

[Pippi Longstocking]

How do kids go with vegetarian meals only though? Guess I will have to research that.....

Kids are just as fine as adults on a vegetarian diet. My children are third generation vegetarians. All are very healthy (as far as diet is concerned. One has an unrelated medical condition).
It's a healthier diet, children in general do better than meat-eating counterparts. As long as they eat nutritious well-balanced meals they'll thrive. :chef:

[MummaBear03]

My kid does fine too :D

This has been stated a number of times, but I don't think I've heard the UN saying it before this year.

The article I read didn't say anything about eggs, but I guess it makes sense not to breed chickens just for eggs, because what about the roosters then?

[brogeybear]

I'd just like to add my announcement to this thread as well since it's been all bumped up:

We as a family have made the change to vegan! YAY for us! (Obviously we aren't in a financial position to ditch the leather couches and winter woolies, but from here on in we are a "no animal products" family.

[MummaBear03]

I'd just like to add my announcement to this thread as well since it's been all bumped up:

We as a family have made the change to vegan! YAY for us! (Obviously we aren't in a financial position to ditch the leather couches and winter woolies, but from here on in we are a "no animal products" family.

:yelclap: WOOHOO!!!!!

Good stuff, and in time you may be able to replace the other things.

[brogeybear]

:yelclap: WOOHOO!!!!!

Good stuff, and in time you may be able to replace the other things.

Yep, thats right. :yes: DH needs new work safety boots soon so we are looking where to get vegan ones - it would be good if there is a store somewhere - so far I can only find online.

[Ana Gram]

I'd just like to add my announcement to this thread as well since it's been all bumped up:

We as a family have made the change to vegan! YAY for us! (Obviously we aren't in a financial position to ditch the leather couches and winter woolies, but from here on in we are a "no animal products" family.

Hardly anyone is able to ditch all their animals products straight away, the majority make the commitment to replace with vegan products. We don't want to contribute to landfill!

I'm not aware of any vegan shoe stores in Brisbane but melbourne has an awesome one. http://www.veganwares.com/ They are expensive but long lasting and very well made.

[MummaBear03]

Hardly anyone is able to ditch all their animals products straight away, the majority make the commitment to replace with vegan products. We don't want to contribute to landfill!

I'm not aware of any vegan shoe stores in Brisbane but melbourne has an awesome one. http://www.veganwares.com/ They are expensive but long lasting and very well made.

Do you know what they're sizes are like? I'm funny buying shoes online, shoes are something that have to fit exactly right.

[brogeybear]

Ok so they are based in Melbourne are they? I couldnt find where they were from online and assumed it was the US. Hmmm. might give them a go.

[Ana Gram]

Do you know what they're sizes are like? I'm funny buying shoes online, shoes are something that have to fit exactly right.

I don't know as I haven't bought shoes from there as yet. I have several friends who have and they have all loved them. They can make to order as well. They have a detailed fitting page : http://www.veganwares.com/info.htm#terms
So with all that info, chances are the fit will be better than most shoes you buy online.


Ok so they are based in Melbourne are they? I couldnt find where they were from online and assumed it was the US. Hmmm. might give them a go.

Yep, Melbourne based. The link I gave Mummabear should give you good info on fit.

[MummaBear03]

I don't know as I haven't bought shoes from there as yet. I have several friends who have and they have all loved them. They can make to order as well. They have a detailed fitting page : http://www.veganwares.com/info.htm#terms
So with all that info, chances are the fit will be better than most shoes you buy online.



Yep, Melbourne based. The link I gave Mummabear should give you good info on fit.

Thanks for that, very cool :D

Shoes are one thing I'm completely dubious about if they aren't available to try on, but it seems like these can be made perfectly!