Beautifully said! And oh, can I relate. Having been on my plant-based journey for three decades, it's the best time to travel and stick to any dietary needs you may have. There are so many options! I always do research before going to a new town, finding restaurants I want to try, and adding them to my travel plans. They become a part of the anticipation. Love your advice, and thanks for sharing!
My sister became vegan a few years ago so that my vegan nephew didn’t feel excluded eating out or at other people’s homes. I completely agree that the moments and the company are what truly enriches food memories.
Thanks Melissa. I feel for that old gentleman - making these changes can be really hard. And I think it’s also ok to grieve for a bit. But when friends have been in similar situations I always tell them to try and have an abundance mindset - focus on what is still possible, what you can still eat, vs what you can’t have anymore. Eg with being dairyfree for now I love the fact that lots of Asian food, maybe even the majority, I can enjoy without any substitutions - much better than thinking about all the dairy-laden pasta dishes, gratins etc I can no longer have (vegan cheese has come a long way in the last few years but it’s still fairly terrible).
Beautifully said! And oh, can I relate. Having been on my plant-based journey for three decades, it's the best time to travel and stick to any dietary needs you may have. There are so many options! I always do research before going to a new town, finding restaurants I want to try, and adding them to my travel plans. They become a part of the anticipation. Love your advice, and thanks for sharing!
That's so true Lori!
So good, Mel! I love your compassion and agree it is a type of grieving, but a shift in perspective really changes things.
Thank you Betty - yes perspective is everything.
Really appreciate this positive perspective!
Thanks Kerry!
What an inspiring way to look at this! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you xx
My sister became vegan a few years ago so that my vegan nephew didn’t feel excluded eating out or at other people’s homes. I completely agree that the moments and the company are what truly enriches food memories.
Thank you for your comment. What a lovely thing your sister did! Did your nephew go vegan by choice or because of intolerances?
He went vegan for environmental reasons rather than intolerances.
That is so lovely. x
Thanks Melissa. I feel for that old gentleman - making these changes can be really hard. And I think it’s also ok to grieve for a bit. But when friends have been in similar situations I always tell them to try and have an abundance mindset - focus on what is still possible, what you can still eat, vs what you can’t have anymore. Eg with being dairyfree for now I love the fact that lots of Asian food, maybe even the majority, I can enjoy without any substitutions - much better than thinking about all the dairy-laden pasta dishes, gratins etc I can no longer have (vegan cheese has come a long way in the last few years but it’s still fairly terrible).
Exactly. Focusing on what you can still eat and what flavour adventures you can go on is the best way to navigate it.
I’m going to file this important post for intolerances to come.