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I'm 80% vegan. That's probably a little lower than I really am. Most weeks I eat 90-100% vegan. So why do I call myself an 80%-er? The short answers are allergies and outings. I have a few food allergies that make it hard for me to eat out (which I do every once in a while with friends). A vegan dish many times contains nuts, avocados, soy, or carrots. Sure, I can pick out these items, but sometimes these ingredients can't be picked out. Sometimes, the vegan options are cooked with meat or dairy and I cannot control that either. One vegan blog I read recommended eating vegetarian if you have no other options when you are out. I have more dietary problems consuming diary than I do fish for example. So my alternatives are to opt for a meal that's healthy with a lot veggies on the side.
Why is this important for you??? If you are starting a vegan journey, decide on what percent of your diet that you want to be vegan or you want to contain a lot of fruits and vegetables. Increase that percent every week. If you are a 100%-er, great. Remember the journey to complete veganism can be a challenge so encourage others and be supportive. Eating healthier should not be hard. It can be, but it shouldn't be.
