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100 percent vegan - is that even possible?

Is it possible to be 100 Percent vegan?

Have you ever heard someone say that you can't be 100 percent vegan anyway? Even if this argument came from your own mouth, it's not the end of the world. I used to say that absolute veganism was impossible.

And this statement is even true - just not a good argument for not even bothering with the Veganism to have to deal with.

In this article, I would like to briefly explain why this absolute perfection is not necessary with a plant-based diet or vegan lifestyle - and why this is of course not a contradiction in terms. Let's go!

"100 percent vegan is not possible" - Is this argument logical?

With this argument, meat eaters like to use the fact that it is simply not possible to ALWAYS act in the spirit of veganism in discussions. For example, if you accidentally trample an ant - or drink water from sewage treatment plants where fish are used to determine the water quality.

That's basically true! But neither does it make sense Looking for "mistakes" among vegans (the things mentioned happen by mistake and are unavoidable!), nor can be justified by thisnot start exploiting fewer animals for your own lifestyle and start eating a plant-based diet?

For me, the argument is one of many Prejudices against veganism. Why do you always have to do everything 100 percent perfectly? It's not about perfection, but simply about doing the right thing. Going vegan is not a sprint, it's a marathon to an animal-friendly lifestyle as far as practically possible.

A marathon in which you Step by step because every day you gain new experiences with plant-based nutrition and the motivating reasons for the vegan lifestyle collect. You can learn at your own pace and don't have to become a vegan who does everything perfectly overnight.

I don't do everything perfectly myself. But when I think back a few years now, I realize how much I've learned over the years and how much I've improved.

Living vegan works best step by step

Instead of using the argument "100 percent vegan is not possible" as an excuseIf you don't want to try a plant-based diet in the first place, you should simply take your time to adjust your eating habits.

For example, start by not eating meat for a few days a week - and Reduce your meat consumption further over time. Exceptions are perfectly okay in the beginning if you would otherwise drop out!

As you get used to it, gradually replace other animal products with Animal-free plant-based alternativesto make the changeover easier for you.

Replace, for example, cow's milk with Soy or oat milk. Or scrambled eggs through Tofu with turmeric and sulfur salt. Gradually and consciously cook more dishes that contain fewer or no animal products. For example, with the help of the recipes from the cookbook "Vegan & Easy" by Bianca Zapatka*. This makes it even easier! 🙂

And take a look at Documentations like Cowspiracy* or Dominion that will show you the processes in the Factory farming clarify and thus will trigger additional motivation for the vegan diet.

These are the first steps that will be followed by many more if your personal attitude to the positive effects for your health, our environment, the lives of animals and our global society.

Tip: In the article vegan life you will find many more tips. For a good start, I can also recommend the article on Typical rookie mistakes made by new vegans recommend

No one can live an "absolutely" vegan life - but everyone can make a positive change!

Vegan 100 percent is not possible

Just because you can't live 100 percent veganthat doesn't justify not starting at all. Just be aware of it, For what reasons to live vegan and in future simply eat things that don't require any sacrifices. This will give you a hearty attitude to life!

Also you make such a significant contribution, the greatest environmental problems of our time, such as the Climate change, stop. And you are also doing something good for your body if you no longer regularly eat animal parts. Meat triples the risk of heart disease, for example.1

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

Mahatma Gandhi (more at Animal welfare quotes)

Do you have questions or comments about "100 percent vegan living"? Then always give it to us in the comments!

Stay animal-friendly,

Christoph from CareElite - Plastic-free living

PS: Can you imagine? why vegan:inside do not drink milk? In the linked article I will now explain the exact reasons for this.

References:

  1. National Institutes of Health: Eating red meat daily triples heart disease-related chemical (as of 08.01.2019), available at https://t1p.de/avcc. [24.01.2025]. ↩︎
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Christoph Schulz

Christoph Schulz

I am Christoph, an environmental scientist, activist and author, and here at CareElite I am committed to tackling the environmental problems of our time and to promoting the most conscious and sustainable way of life possible in our society.