The supermarket, but better!!

A friend of mine that I work with learnt about my new vegetarianism and suggested I check out a local green grocer in our area called Sprout.

What an amazing discovery!! These guys sell local & organic produce, as well as all kinds of ethical & natural  products. 

Here is a bit of a haul I collected from my first visit! It is so exciting to try all the amazing stock!!

                  Some of the goodies inside this box are local pineapple, coyo yogurt & kale.

               Om Nom Nom for avocados, tempeh, coconut milk, coconut chocolate & tofutti pizza!

This bad boy here is the most delicious mud cake invented - and it happens to be raw & vegan!! 

WIN WIN WIN!

Surprise! We have beetroot in the ingredients too.

On ya mum! Discovering Vegetarian Food

I had assumed that my mum would meet my change in lifestyle with skepticism  but on mothers day she decided to make my family dinner - with a few new additions for me :) Love ya mum!

Although they are all frozen produce, this is the beginning of what my dinners looked like:

      SteamFresh veggies with sweet potato fries & curried pumpkin balls w/ a dash of avocado dressing.

                                               Crumbed "Fish Fingers" and mixed veggie rice.

                 Mixed vegetable & tofu stirfry - this was a failure. Turns out that using tofu is an "art".

Linda McCartney "Sausage Rolls" with steamfresh veggies & rice, semi sun-dried tomatoes & gherkins.

Omnivore -> Vegetarian -> Vegan?

A little under two months ago I decided to commit to a lifestyle change I had been thinking about for years; becoming Vegetarian.

I am not sure exactly what prompted me to make the decision on the day I did but I know that these two organisation's videos played a major role.

*  Make it Possible campaign in Australia - http://MakeitPossible.com

*  Earthlings documentary -  http://youtu.be/ce4DJh-L7Ys 

We all have the basic superficial knowledge of the food chain, but the reality of the suffering and inhumane practices involved to support our meat eating society is not something I want to support and be a part of.

To see the horror in the eyes of those animals before their suffering, and to see them tremble and shake in terror makes me cry every time I see it. Animals are not stupid, and they live and feel and have desires just like us. Just because they do not communicate in the way we do, does not make them lesser beings.

In changing my diet to a plant based one not only do I help stand up for animal rights, I can;

* Improve my health
* Reduce my chances of disease
* Help the environment
* Improve sustainability


So I decided, why the heck not?