Positive (side) effects of going vegan

[eclectic_one]

I noticed that I wasn't "eaten" on much when ovo-lacto veggie when I was outdoors with omnis around (who were getting eaten on). I haven't been in a mosquito-laden environment with any omnis since I became totally vegan though...I hope it lessens mosquito bites for me too:D

[Pilaf]

I've noticed that, too.. insects don't bite me as often.

Also, it seems some wild animals like squirrels and rabbits seem less timid about me. Maybe they can sense my aura? (to clarify, I'm actually not joking)

[Maisiepaisie]

I've noticed that, too.. insects don't bite me as often.

Also, it seems some wild animals like squirrels and rabbits seem less timid about me. Maybe they can sense my aura? (to clarify, I'm actually not joking)They can. I remember a hunter saying he stopped eating meat for 2 weeks before some big hunting event because deer can smell meateaters.

[Zombified]

I've had 4 operations on my nose because of recurring polyps over the last 20 years and always suffered with rhinitis. SInce being Vegan I have no problems at all. If only I'd have kicked the dairy habit in my teens I don't think I would have ever suffered.

[Smell]

I used to get a new zit every other day, now I hardly get annny. I lost weight.. and I feel awesome all the time too. =]

[Tigerlily]

About the bug bites, I'm sure carnivorous bugs can smell the flesh rotting inside omnis, that's probably they get bitten more. :D

[Jane M]

I use to have constant headaches. Somedays I couldn't even function they were so bad. Since being vegan I hardly get headaches at all. :rolleyes:

[kriz]

I haven't had a cold, no head aches...no nothing since I became vegan 2 1/2 years ago. People sneeze and caugh around me, but I don't seem to catch anything.:)

[kriz]

One of the drawbacks is that most people around me complaining about being so tired and exhausted all the time. Gets kind of boring being the only one full of energy. lol.:cool:

[treehugga]

When I went vegan I did it to help my conscience and reduce migraines.

Many unexpected benefits have come along the way. Right away, it got rid of my asthma, and my periods became regular and lighter, with much reduced PMT and no period pain. I also get the feeling that a healthy vegan diet can help with conception - we certainly got our two daughters on the way as soon as we tried unprotected sex!

It has only been years later that I found out that going vegan has a greater benefit for the environment than any other single thing we can do as individuals, even better than never flying or not having a car. See: http://www.tvvvs.makessense.co.uk/articles/205.html

God I wish that happened to me I still get horrendous pmt despite being vegan :eek:

[Pob]

Meeting "vegetarians" who eat fish, chicken, whatever and being in a position to knock the smug, self-satisfying smile of their faces. :D

[Tigerlily]

I don't know if I mentioned this already but....2 seconds poops with no mess on the TP!

[Tiggerwoo]

I don't know if I mentioned this already but....2 seconds poops with no mess on the TP!

LOL, how funny! Come to think of it I'm pretty much the same!

[Tigerlily]

Well, sometimes it's 3 seconds, but who's counting?

[insubordination]

Well I've been a vegetarian/vegan for more than half my life (I'm 30) so I can't compare but I have discovered so many great foods and herbs and spices - I also am never bitten by mosquitos.

[princessemma]

Don't have to worry about food poisioning anymore as the vast majority comes from meat, fish, shelfish and dairy products.

[Klutz]

I got food poisoning from apples recently. Yeah, apples. Started to feel it coming on about 30 minutes after eating an apple. I had an apple for dinner around 11:00 pm and that was it. Wasn't even hungry--just ate it so I could take the pain meds I had for my wrist. It was also the only thing I threw up...other than bile, I mean. It's amazing what can make you sick. But, yeah, I've gotten food poisoning fewer times per year than when I was an om. I rather think, however, that also has to do with the fact that I no longer eat out at restaurants with, um, shall we say, sanitary issues but cook at home.

[princessemma]

I got food poisoning from apples recently. Yeah, apples.

You poor thing I've never had it myself (lucky me!) but I'm glad that as a vegan I am much less likely to get it. Nearly all the foods pregnant women are advised to avoid are meat or dairy; soft whip ice-cream, blue and mould ripened cheeses, unpasturised milk, liver, raw eggs (yuk yuk yuk!).

On another note some people say their sweat smells better. I can't say I've noticed this personally but has anyone else?

[Vegan Warrior P]

I'm less violent now than I was when I was prevegan, and I generally saw animals as things rather than people.. Now, of course, I don't! :D And also now I eat a lot more things I like, for the taste, rather than because it was "just there".

[Tigerlily]

I did. I also noticed my breath doesn't stink nearly as much too.

[pat sommer]

new skills! having to be "artistic" because there weren't any carnevale masks for Venice trip without feathers... Think I might qualify for a biochemistry degree after years of label reading too....;)

[lozza]

everyone seems to say they found they lost weight after becoming vegan. this never happened to me. although, i think that for the first year or two of being a vegan, i still ate a lot of stodgy foods like white pread, pasta, white rice, crisps & sugar..its only now that i've begun to cut those types of things out.

one very noticable change is this though: i NEVER get ill. i havent been in about 4 or 5 years. the only times i have ever been sick in the last few years, are from drinking too much alcohol, and i hardly ever get little colds. even when everyone else around me gets them, throughout christmas & stuff..i manage to stay bug-free :)

i guess my immune system is stronger. :)

[Floyd Soul]

One noticeable one for me is that I can now look at animals, in particular the cattle behind my garden as friends. Because I don't eat them.

[ph63228]

been able to argue with averyone about my veganism and knowing i'm right!

Bunny Hugger

[lozza]

One noticeable one for me is that I can now look at animals, in particular the cattle behind my garden as friends. Because I don't eat them.

me too!! :D

i always look at cows as friends..and i want to pet them as i would a dog or cat. :)