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Happy Monday and a periodic reminder that veganism

Happy Monday and a periodic reminder that veganism is not a diet!
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I used to say “vegan lifestyle” but I’m moving away from that for two reasons:
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1 - It undermines the social justice roots of veganism and the fact that it’s a powerful political stance, not just an individual’s lifestyle.
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2 - Diet culture has co-opted the term “lifestyle” because the term “diet” is something everyone is trying to distance themselves from, especially diet creators and companies. Keto “lifestyle,” low carb “lifestyle” 🙄 Gimme a break.
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Swipe to the second tweet for a very important point about what veganism means. I see soooo much misunderstanding and “But I could never because [fill in the blank].”
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Veganism truly is for everyone who believes non-human animals deserve freedom and respect.
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It’s isn’t about perfection. Being 100% vegan is literally impossible in our capitalistic society.
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The official definition of veganism is “a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.”
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That phrase “as far as is possible and practicable” is super important and means veganism is going to look different for folks with different resources and abilities!
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Just because someone’s veganism doesn’t look like yours doesn’t mean they aren’t doing it “right.”

And remember, individual choices are just one piece of justice - we must be politically active to make significant change and abolish systems of oppression.

What questions ya got?

📷 Tweets from @veganarchist.memes

These buffalo-nooch chickpeas are such a tasty sta

These buffalo-nooch chickpeas are such a tasty staple! I especially love them over avocado toast and a salad like this 😍
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They are SUPER quick and easy to make and pack a punch of flavor 🔥
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I made these with chickpeas I had frozen from some prior batch cooking that I needed to eat up before our move ☺️
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Check out my highlight to see how to make them! 🥰

Double tap if you agree! 👆🏼 ⠀ Not only unl

Double tap if you agree! 👆🏼
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Not only unlearn but also work to abolish systems of oppression.

Remember that privilege comes with responsibility.
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Tweet from @saminalrights

#BlackLivesMatter

Does anyone else’s cat love to climb inside thei

Does anyone else’s cat love to climb inside their shirt and burrow and go to sleep? 😻 Just mine? 😆
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This is a regular occurrence while I’m working at my desk. 😂
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She’s lucky that I like to wear loose tops with plenty of room. 😌
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Who needs a human baby when you can have this? 🧡😂

Love this distinction between “plant-based” (I

Love this distinction between “plant-based” (I put that in quotes because there’s no standard definition for what that means) and veganism made by one of my all-time faves @noochdesignco!
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Veganism is about challenging the commodification and exploitation of non-human animals, which pervades many areas of life - not just food!
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This can be simultaneously empowering (look at all these areas we can challenge oppression and make a difference!) and overwhelming (omg exploitation is a part of literally every aspect of our society!).
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I don’t have all the answers but I do know that it takes political and industrial change to abolish systems of oppression - not just individual change. This stuff is complex.
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Follow @noochdesignco for beautiful art with impactful messages and be sure to watch her stories for lots of social justice information and calls to action!

I realized all the food pics I’ve been posting l

I realized all the food pics I’ve been posting lately are of pasta 😍 #pastagram
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Here’s my latest creation that is SOOOOO yummy!
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Spaghetti with olive oil, lots of garlic, tomatoes and basil topped with @followyourheart Parmesan and my nooch tofu!
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So satisfying 😋
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I made my nooch tofu super quick - rather than coating each piece individually and sauteeing it, I put all the tofu in a mixing bowl with some oil and dumped on the seasonings and then baked it! Less hands-on time and still so yummy. If you’re not familiar with this super simple and tasty tofu, you’ve gotta check out the recipe link in my bio!

Pssst... it’s time to unlearn the idea that ther

Pssst... it’s time to unlearn the idea that there’s a certain look that indicates that someone is “healthy.”

We’re sold this extremely narrow view of what “health” looks like and before you know it we’re chasing a fantasy body rather than personal well-being.
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This is a huge myth that’s super pervasive, especially among many of my clients.
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The truth: Behaviors matter way more than weight when it comes to health! And genetics and systems of oppression and other social determinants of health.
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Did you know that heavier folks are at no greater health risk than lighter folks when engaging in the same health-promoting behaviors such as not smoking, moving their bodies regularly, eating for well-being and moderating alcohol intake?
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There truly are no accurate assumptions we can make about someone’s health from their size. In fact, experiencing weight stigma (no matter someone’s size) has more impact on their health than weight itself!
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So if the intention truly is about health, let’s keep the focus on self-care and self-compassion and let our bodies do their thing!
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Tweet from @thenutritiontea - follow her for more anti-diet goodness 🍵

We’re moving soon and my cats have never been ha

We’re moving soon and my cats have never been happier with all the boxes while simultaneously suspicious about what’s going on.😸
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For those wondering - we’re not going far! Staying in Chicagoland but leaving the apartment life for a home with some outdoor space 🏡 I’ve lived in the city for 7 years without so much as a balcony. A little sliver of outdoors to call my own is wayyyyy overdue 🙏🏼 I can’t wait for grilling, eating, drinking, reading, working and resting outside! 😍
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That said, what are your tips for packing and unpacking?! 📦 I used to move around a lot but have been in the same place for 6 years and it feels a little overwhelming right now with everything else going on. 😅
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I’ve been slowly sorting, donating, recycling and selling but still have a lot to do. There’s nothing like a move to motivate a spark of minimalism, am I right? 😆

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