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Loving that vanity!

I have been known to eat sushi or salad for breakfast, rice or rice cakes. Actually, I will eat just about any leftover, though I am not usually hungry in the morning. I never ate breakfast as a child because I did not like boxed cereal, oatmeal or waffles.

It's easy to feel limited, but as others have pointed out, there are many vegan options and most foods are fairly easy to veganize. I would recommend avoiding blatant substitutes, like prepackaged burgers and cheese, and instead eating a well balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruit, vegetables, beans, seaweed, etc.

I've been vegan for most of my life. Recently I've altered my diet to be macrobiotic as well (more restrictive than typical macro due to digestive issues) and while I was first upset my my very, very limited diet, I'm feeling better than ever. One thing, which has been huge for me, is I never feel sluggish or lethargic anymore!

I love cooking, especially cooking for other people. No one has complained about lack of meat, dairy, gluten, etc. in my cooking. I get a lot of requests from family, friends, coworkers, etc. for my baked goods, which is nice.

While I've been ridiculed--I've also found a wealth of love and support. My grandmother taught me how to make pasteles, a traditional Puerto Rican food, vegan. A Mexican friend's mom made us vegan mole. Often I find people are more open to veganism with clear communication and without food elitism.

When I eat dairy--any kind in any amount, I get paralyzing stomach pain followed by explosive diarrhea or vomiting. Does this happen to anyone else? I have suspected my allergy is beyond the scope of lactose intolerance, but as I don't mind avoiding dairy products, I haven't had tests done.