People often tell me the eat vegan because it is healthier.

 

Many people assume that just because they are not eating animal-based foods, it automatically makes their diet better or healthier.

 

Not necessarily.

 

One of the first things I ask when a client tells me they are going or eating vegetarian of any type is “why”?

 

Now, this may sound judgy, but it isn’t. 

 

As a dietitian, it is helpful to get the perspective of the client and their reason. Health reasons, ethical reasons, trends, a boyfriend/girlfriend is vegetarian – the reasons vary as much as the person.

 

This way, I can understand how “strict” they are or get help with their mindset. 

 

Read more: Is Going Vegan Healthier? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/vegan 

 

Listen: Real World Nutrition Podcast Episode 15: Plant-Based vs. Vegetarian https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep15 

 

Read more: Plant-Based vs. Vegetarian - What’s the Difference? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/plant-based-vegetarian 

 

Listen: Real World Nutrition Podcast Episode 6: Are Milk Alternatives a Healthy Option? https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep6 

 

Read more: So Many Milks - Are they Healthy? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/so-many-milks 

 

Read more: Beyond Impossible Meat https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/plant-meat 

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