I had an opportunity to be on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show for a live stream on Sept 21, 2017.
Vegan
Featuring articles specific to veganism, plant-based diets, and vegan product options.
Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet: Tips From an Expert
Transitioning to a plant-based diet, especially when you have IBD, will require some planning.
Going Vegan: Tips for New and Soon-To-Be Vegans
Deciding to go vegan and avoid animal products is life-changing. It’s not always easy to change the things you’ve done all your life, but it can be done and it will be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself and those around you.
Toronto Vegetarian Food Fest 2016: Meeting My Idol!
Sept 10, 2016 – I had a chance to attend the 32nd Annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival over the weekend and man did I have had fun!
First Trip with an Ostomy! Cape Town, South Africa (w/ video)
Between March 13-16th, 2016 I was able to take my first flight in over 20 years. It was not only my first flight in decades, but it was my first time traveling with an ostomy and as a vegan.
In this post, I’ll be detailing my experience, as well as explain why I was even in South Africa!
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Vegan (World Vegan Day 2015)
It’s World Vegan Day 2015, and there’s no better time to go vegan than now! With thousands of books, websites, personal blogs and YouTube channels dedicated to this lifestyle, you’ll feel right at home! But things weren’t always this easy, and the lack of a mature internet made living as a vegan a complicated affair!
These are some of the things I wish I knew before going vegan. Oh, and Happy World Vegan Day! =)
Vitamin B12: Are You Really Getting It?
Having been vegan for so many years, I’m aware of the significance in getting enough Vitamin B12. But if you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease or an ostomy, did you know that B12 deficiency is also a concern for you too?
Here’s the lowdown on this vitamin!
What I eat as a Vegan Ostomate (w/ video)
Diet can be a very complex subject when it comes to living with a digestive disease. People who have an ostomy can also find that eating certain foods simply don’t work for them. I’ve written about ways in which we can substitute certain foods HERE, but in this post I’ll be explaining a bit more about how I tend to eat.
Vegan Questions Answered (video)
I enjoyed watching the vegan TAG video by Brianna from the Love Raw Vegan (sadly, no longer on YouTube), and I felt I should do my own video and answer the same questions. Enjoy the show!
Guest Post: Veganism 101 for IBDers and Ostomates
Saying “I’m vegan“, is something which raises as many eyebrows as saying “I’m an ostomate” or “I have Crohn’s Disease“, but I can say it with confidence because living an ethical and compassionate lifestyle can be highly rewarding (and pretty easy).