A Melody of Swans

January is nearing an end which mean Veganuary shall too. As it is a hot topic of this month I thought I'd contribute with with how this year compares to previous years as a vegan. I'm not here to complain on what is on the market, but I am here to comment on what has happened to people's perception of veganism. I also want to make it clear (despite some of society's perception of vegans) that I am also not trying to preach or encourage anyone to make the same decisions as me. I have no intention of that; I just want to comment on what I think veganism has become in 2020, and how it relates to other important lifestyle choices.  When I went vegan I kept myself very open-minded, which I think is crucial to being a successful vegan. There are lots of wacky alternatives to meat-based recipes, that are incredible once you let go of the judgement side. Of course, it is incredibly easy to stay locked to the basics and become a very unhealthy 'junk-food' vegan as...

To anyone reading this I wish you a Happy New Year, and hope you are well-rested for the year ahead. We are not only entering a new year, but we are also entering a new decade that for many may lead to a more veggie lifestyle. As it is January, I know it is often a time of change and for many will be embarking on the Veganuary journey or I guess 'challenge' you could call it. Before you read this post, don't worry it's not a preachy 'BE VEGAN OR GO HOME' article, it's just a post to help anyone thinking about or undergoing a vegan lifestyle who may need some help! As I have been vegan for two years and two months, here are the top tricks I have learnt that have enabled me to keep up this lifestyle so far. 1.) Educate Yourself: This goes without saying, but the fact that you have given Veganuary a go shows you are obviously curious to find out more about veganism. A lot of common myths are that veganism is expensive, unattainable, boring and nutriti...