Re: Being Vegan

Brian — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:05:06 -0000

Eating a vegan diet one needs to be particular careful as to getting enough nutrition. Our centers have been sorely lacking of the types of food, especially food combinations, that would provide adequate intake of proteins, vitamin B's, and essential minerals.

As a whole, the standard American (or Vietnamese) diet does not provide for a Vegan LIFESTYLE, therefore practicing Veganism seems to demand a not-so-standard way of looking at food, pursuing different alternatives like amaranth, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, and plenty of greens, and even vegan supplements.

It would be helpful before getting into Veganism to study a bit, and to work with a nutritionist or someone who knows a heck of a lot about what foods to eat when, and in what combinations, to get what the body needs.

This is an important part of the practice, that I don't feel the community has really considered too much. The chemistry of the brain is highly influenced by the foods we eat. Not getting the right nutrition can be directly related to our lack of concentration, our irritability, anger and other states.

Many of us have poor nutrition as it is, and bringing that into the Vege/Vegan world can jeporadize the harmony of the community. Injuries, broken bones, anxiety, being un-mindful, losing track of time, poor memory, depression...these all have something to do with poor nutrition, and unbalanced brain-chemistry. It is wonderful to consider a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, but it is just that, a lifestyle, and needs to be considered such.

We are engaging on a most revered, and wonderful path. And we need the right tools to support us on that path. A proper diet is a vital part of our transformation and healing.

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