My Veganism

I've been vegan for two weeks already. And I pretty much like it. I've been vegetarian two years ago for a month and it was a challenge of will for me — I wanted meat all the time. Now it's all different. I do not want to eat food from which I abstain. And I do that consciously, too.

So, the benefits are:

1. I eat more healthy food. I cook for myself, because I can't find many foods that are purely vegan. But, believe it or not, veganism brought more variety to my meals.

2. I concentrate better (or so it seems). It is less stressful for me to get up, too. But I did not get any rise of brain capacity or anything yet. I doubt that I will, actually.

3. I became less emotional and more self-reserved. Maybe that's not connected to my diet, though.

4. I started reading what's written on the package. I have found out many peculiar things about stuff I eat.

There are some downsides, too:

1. I get a lot of critics of the way I eat. And it is absurd. Moreover, it frustrates me. I want to try new things and new experience, and people want to stop me. I am a rational person, I will not let myself bring damage to my body and – of course – to brain.

2. Almost all fast-foods and cafes do not provide food for vegans or the choice is limited or it's expensive compared to other food. The most surprising thing was that Starbucks do not have anything other than tea for vegans. I counted on them.

I have expectations from this veganism trial:

1. Better cooking skills. I cook more than before, and I see my skills improve. I started trying more spices and their mixes and combinations with different food. But I feel that I'm kind of limited without eggs, because I really want to try baking. I have forms for cake.
   

2. Healthy eating habits. I almost never eat fast food, eat less sweets and consume more vegs and fruits. That might be one of the reasons why I feel healthier now.

3. Knowledge of foods and needs. The knowledge of which vegs are full of proteins or where the iron/calcium can be found is useful.