Yes this helps 🙂 I guess I was not factoring in your specific food intolerances, and/or foods that don’t agree with you. I try to eat a vegan (even plant-based) diet but since I don’t really have any food “intolerances” I find myself giving in to temptations/indulgences more than I should…I don’t feel great after, but I also don’t feel sick. Good for you for sticking with it even in tempting circumstances 😉

Why thank you!!! I love the “or not” at the end. Because even the vegan restaurant is an awesome dining experience for non-vegans and vegans alike! 😉

Hi Emily, thanks so much for the compliment. I am glad you are a fan of the blog and Instagram! Happy to clarify – my main reason for being vegan is because I have many food intolerances and have experienced severe stomach issues my whole life, so when I made the transition into veganism I learned through trial and error that my diet needs to consist of predominantly plant-based foods in order for me to thrive and feel my best. I do eat plenty of grains, legumes, tofu, tempeh, vegan desserts (I am chocolate obsessed!), oats, granola, etc. so I am not a raw foodist. I use the term vegan rather than plant-based vegan as I am not 100% plant-based – the tofu, tempeh, and rice as well as certain vegan items that I do not restrict myself from entirely. I will have gluten-free pasta or bread on occasion, but even that usually doesn’t make me feel my best so I try to stay away from them. There is more info on this in my “About” section and also in previous posts. I eat this way because it is what makes me feel my best – I absolutely love it. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t do it! I never feel restricted. It’s just my lifestyle now. Hope this answer helps 🙂 xo