Interesting article on why eating a plant based diet is important to our survival on the plant: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/22/looking-forward-vegan-christmas-turkey-meat-environmental-impact. #Vegan #Veganism #Environmentalist #Planet

So, today I joined the Vegan Society. I became a vegan over four months ago and I feel so much better. Now is time is time to show greater commitment by joining the UK national charity for vegans. Also, today I learnt about the rights of vegans to be treated the same as all other beliefs. A parent in Bury challenged the lack of vegan options for her child at school under the Human Rights Act. She won. Links: https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/mother-wins-battle-for-free-vegan

I've been a vegetarian for a long time. This is because I do not believe it is right to kill animals. However, in 2005 I was diagnosed with diabetes, type 2. Again the wonderful NHS supported me and I am eternally grateful. At the time, the doctor said that it would get worse as I got older. 14 weeks ago, I became vegan. It had obviously been a goal of mine to do so, but I love cheese. Even now when I see melted cheese on a crusty pizza, I look at it longingly. As for a Twix,