The KInd Life Community Forum

Hi all!

I have been a vegetarian since this past June and have recently switched over to veganism. Going vegetarian was pretty easy
and I find veganism to be almost as easy except for when I get an occasional craving for some cheese. I have tried some vegan cheeses and non of them have really hit the spot yet. Any suggestions to what works best when or if you have a craving for some good cheese?
Otherwise, being vegan has really helped me become more aware of my presence on this earth and I love finding new ways and products that are better for the environment! I am so excited to be involved on this site and connect with all of you inspiring vegans out there!

I think Cheese is the one thing that most people struggle with when going Vegan. I thought it was going to be more difficult for me but I found that the healthier I had the less I wanted it. I believe that having Hummus and Pita as a snack is a really good way to get pass the cheese thing. I think at first I lived on hummus and pita and veggies :)....The only vegan cheese I like is Daiya Cheese, I like to add it to a Papa John's cheeseless veggie pizza and toast it in the oven. I only have this as a treat every once in a while...also the Tofuit cream cheese is pretty good for a bagel if you are in the mood. I try and save these types of things for treats or if the family is having pizza or bagels and I want to join in.

Hello, I too have just made the plunge from being a part time pescetarian for two and a half years (which now I look at as just a stepping stone, still so very unhealthy) to just recently the final switch to vegetarian and very quickly vegan. I have a culinary background but find this lifestyle so vast with so much to learn, I feel that I'm learning to cook all over again and when I had gone from being a chef who had her hands in food all the time to a manager I'm enjoying getting back into the kitchen and working with raw and new ingredients again.

I didn't find the cheese part to be all that difficult but eggs, they and dairy are in so many food products. I now make almost everything for me and my husband as to avoid processed foods but when in a hurry and wanting to grab something or when out to eat it amazes me and I've never realized just how much animal product is in....EVERYTHING - no wonder everyone is so sick.

Well I'm up for the challenge and so pleased to have found this site - I've wanted to purchase The Kind Diet ever since it's come out and now have it and love it - I look forward to the support of everyone here.

I'm happy to now be a part of a kinder life too!