When you tell someone you're a vegan, you normally hear, "How do you get your protein?" or "What do you do for calcium?"

Instead of sighing and rolling your eyes, you can give a perfect answer and even offer some examples.

Being a veg*n doesn't mean you have to succomb to boring, bland, or uninspiring foods. Not only can your diet can be just as vibrant and delicious as anyone else's, but you can feel good knowing that you can stand up for what's right with your food choices alone.

You're not worrying about what you can't eat, but what you CAN eat, and how eating that way helps your health, the planet, and the people and animals who live on it.

Eating or moving to a plant-based diet is easier than you think.

If you're veg-curious or transitioning from a vegetarian to a diet without any animal products, it wasn't long ago that I was in your shoes.

I have been a vegetarian since 1993, but I still ate seafood, eggs, and dairy until 2007 when I decided to give it all up.

I still remember how it feels...

• I remember the feeling of missing cheese
• I worried about getting enough nutrients
• I worried about committing to "never eating ___ again"
• I puzzled about how to respond to naysayers and teasers
• I distressed about accidentally eating an animal product and what it said about me
• And as a "veteran" now, I still want more information, recipes, menus, and resources

Lucky for you, when I was in those quaking shoes, I did tons of research on food and the benefits of a plant-based diet before making my decision.

There are many reasons why I went meat and dairy-free and rather than doing time-consuming research, I provide you with all the facts so you can decide for yourself. I also show what to eat for a healthy meatless diet, recipes, and links to other great resources. _________________________________________________________________

"I'm a long-time vegetarian turned vegan, and I wanted to tell you that I love your site. It's full of useful recipes and advice for old-time vegans and those just starting out. Plus, it answers all the concerns people have about the diet. Keep up the great work!"

~Debra G. __________________________________________________________________

You may have come looking for information on veganism for a variety of reasons. Maybe your doctor recommended cutting out animal protein to reduce your risk of diseases like cancer and heart disease. You may have heard about a celebrity who improved his hair and skin with a meat-free diet.

You may have heard an activist talk about the tragic abuse of farm animals, or the destruction the factory farming industry is doing to our environment.

Maybe you came for one of those reasons, but have stayed around for those and more.

We know how you feel, and Vegan Nutritionista was made to help you!

We don't want to judge you or make you feel inadequate. We believe that any and all times that you take an animal product out of your diet makes a difference.

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"This is the best website I have ever seen! For people looking to become vegan or tweak their existing veganism; even for inspiration on other personal quests. It's truly genius. Wonderful job!"
~Nia Garcia, NY, NY

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We will help eliminate your worries and assist you in reaching your goals. And, we'll make it fun along the way!

On this site, you will find...

• A focus on whole plant foods and a healthy macrobiotic diet. You will find some pages on meat and dairy-free junk food and fake meats and cheeses, but we stick mostly to real food.

• Facts about why people drop the meat and dairy

• What strict vegetarians eat (when they don't eat meat and cheese!)

• How to make your own diet change

• How a plant-based diet affects your health and the health of the environment and the economy... not to mention the health of farm animals worldwide!

• Great meat-free recipes

• Easy-to-follow meal plans

• Why I like local, seasonal, organic produce

• And much, much more!

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