I have struggled with horrible cystic acne, anxiety, and depression for years and am currently on a medication to control my acne. It is a horrible feeling to be on medication and in an effort to get off it I have decided to heal myself naturally with food. I am on day 6 of a WFPB diet and have noticed my skin is already looking much better and I don’t have that gross bloated feeling after eating. This is coming from a girl who’s main food group was spaghetti with parmesan cheese! BTW, I too am wondering if you know of any good cheese alternatives? I tried Daiya and it was revolting to me and did not compare to my beloved parmesan.

I am also wondering how you dealt with socializing and explained your choices to your friends. I recently had to attend a dinner party and packed my own adult lunchbox with sauteed veg and a big smoothie but garnered many looks and a lot of “Oh, but where will you get your protein from??”

I have always been a thin girl and worry that people see me going vegan as a way to control my weight though it has much larger implications than that!!!

Thank you so much for all the effort you put in your list! All the best to you!

P.S. You can make your own almond butter at trader joes..?!?! I’ve never seen that there! Is it cheaper than buying pre-made almond butter, Cus that can be pretty freakin expensive, lol.

Thanks!

Hey Kristen, thanks for the comment. You can read all about my thoughts on honey in some of my previous posts. I am a more progressive vegan in the sense that I eat raw local honey. More about how you feel– no need to focus on labeling!