I bought a packet of coconut cookies this morning only to find that milk was an ingredient. I ate them anyway. For lunch, I ordered a veg sandwich, but the chef applied butter on it. Is full veganism practically possible?
Unable to go fully vegan
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thankfully there are simple solutions to your above challenge - read the package before purchasing and ask that no butter or mayo be put on the sandwich when ordering - being vegan definitely means having to be more aware of your situations... I am happy about that as it means that I live more intentionally
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That's normal at the start.
Not something I think about much now.
I am not sure what it's like where you are, but milk and eggs are allergens and really easy to spot on labels as they are printed bold.
As for the sandwich. I mean, it's a lesson. Ask next time...either no butter or a plant-based one.
I'm sorry this happened to you, but know that you are not alone. I think full veganism is practically possible, but it can take some time, so just keep on keeping on. Every time you don't consume something from animals, it's a win. So give yourself a break and try not to give up. I made plenty of mistakes along the way, but I choose to treat them as learning experiences.
Early on in my veganism journey, I also had a buttered roll, so now when I dine out, I typically ask about the possible situations that could result in my consuming something I don't want to consume. Yes, it can be tricky, and I usually ask only when the restaurant isn't busy. If it is busy, I just won't get the sandwich/burger that might come with the buttered roll, or I'll get the veggie burger without the bun. Lots of people do that to avoid carbs, so it's not a weird or unusual request.
RE: the cookies. I also learned that reading labels before you buy is key to trying to avoid offending ingredients. Plus, I'm lactose-intolerant, so I am always on the lookout for milk and milk-related ingredients, like whey powder. It might seem like a pain to have to read labels, but after a while it becomes second nature.
Veganism does take some effort at first, but when I think about the animals, and how they suffer in both meat and dairy production, it's a no-brainer to do whatever I can to not contribute to the cruelty.
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