Being Vegan While Black
08/02/22 • 14 min
When you think of “vegan,” what comes to mind? I had always assumed that it was a white hippie thing. You don’t see many people of color when you do a google search of vegans.
However, 2 of the 3 leading causes of death in the black community are stroke and heart disease. It doesn’t have to be this way. Those who enjoy a mostly plant-based diet are 52% less likely to develop heart issues, but you don’t have to give up your soul food.
Black culture has been programmed to eat foods like chitlins, ham hocks, and neck bones in greens, but that doesn’t have to define our blackness. Our ancestors didn’t have a choice and they ate what they had to to survive slavery. They didn’t have DoorDash. There’s no reason for us in 2022 to keep eating like this.
When I switched over to veganism myself, I was my grandmother’s caregiver and I slowly made changes for her as well. After just a few months her labs were greatly improved, she had more energy, better memory, and she went off her diabetes medication.
What you eat is supposed to nourish your body, not knock you out.
I recommend a couple of documentaries for you this week: “The Invisible Vegan” and “Feel Rich; Health Is The New Wealth”
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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When you think of “vegan,” what comes to mind? I had always assumed that it was a white hippie thing. You don’t see many people of color when you do a google search of vegans.
However, 2 of the 3 leading causes of death in the black community are stroke and heart disease. It doesn’t have to be this way. Those who enjoy a mostly plant-based diet are 52% less likely to develop heart issues, but you don’t have to give up your soul food.
Black culture has been programmed to eat foods like chitlins, ham hocks, and neck bones in greens, but that doesn’t have to define our blackness. Our ancestors didn’t have a choice and they ate what they had to to survive slavery. They didn’t have DoorDash. There’s no reason for us in 2022 to keep eating like this.
When I switched over to veganism myself, I was my grandmother’s caregiver and I slowly made changes for her as well. After just a few months her labs were greatly improved, she had more energy, better memory, and she went off her diabetes medication.
What you eat is supposed to nourish your body, not knock you out.
I recommend a couple of documentaries for you this week: “The Invisible Vegan” and “Feel Rich; Health Is The New Wealth”
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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If you’re lucky enough to be able to make the switch to veganism all at once, I’m proud of you! Some of us have to transition more slowly. In this episode we'll sort through the mind trash we tell ourselves about this vegan journey.
Here are some tips I have if you need to move slowly:
- Slow and steady. Make one change at a time.
- When switching to meat replacements, don’t forget the seasoning.
- Make sure you’re eating enough calories.
- If you fall short, don’t beat yourself up. You can start fresh at your next meal.
- Always be prepared for potlucks and eating out, even if that means keeping a stash of protein shakes at work.
- Be prepared for the unsolicited advice. People are waiting for you to fall short, but you don’t have to let it get to you.
- Try a fruit and vegetable challenge with your family to get them more on board with you.
- Educate your kids, but let them make their own decisions when possible.
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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Our Vegan Family
With me today is my husband Marcus and we’re going to talk about how he was able to change his diet overnight and why he really decided to. We’ll touch on how to help your kids transition to a vegan diet, the importance of snacking, our goals for Southern Roots to be a part of senior care, and much more.
You can search for vegan restaurants near you using https://www.happycow.net/
Don't want to give up your sweet tooth? Who said you had to? Head over to southernrootsvegan.com where we recreate southern classics with a vegan twist. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first order!
Join our community at https://icbiv.captivate.fm/supersecret
Music credit: Cafe Lounge by FASSounds
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
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When you hear the word vegan, what comes to your mind? To be honest for me, it was probably hippie. It was just something that I would connect with white people. I didn't know any other black vegans growing up. Um, it wasn't something that was ever talked about. You rarely heard the phrase vegetarian, but nobody really knew what it meant. You'll have people say they're vegetarian, but they still eat seafood. Um, pescatarians. They're not sure wh
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