Originally Posted by
Retired Fire Chief
I am vegan, for the last 2 years, after being a vegetarian for about 35 years.
Hi! Are you familar with the Engine 2 Vegan program? Am getting his book from the library today to check it and the recipes. Sounds like the program has been good for you, for sure! I'm 80 and am making this change (I hope!) a bit late in life but think it will be for the best. I've been eating a lot of beans/legumes on South Beach and will continue that. I do get 1 cup of greek yogurt a day (with just a bit of berries) which helps. Going vegan I would miss dairy most....has anyone tried the vegan substitutes, e.g. using nutritional yeast instead of cheese?
I steamed a whole pot of veggies today.....broccoli, lima beans, onions, mushrooms, cauliflower, and boy did it smell good cooking! Fixed some brown rice with onions and mushrooms and will have a piece of chicken with it. It's about time to eat and I am hungry!!
Thanks for all the encouragement! I guess there are more vegetarians and vegans here than I thought!