Those of us who start the morning off with blending are so very interesting to those who eat a “classic” breakfast or who do not eat at all, but rather start their day with coffee. With such curiosity, they peek into our cups and bottles, trying their hardest to make us disgusted with our own breakfast. Most of all, they’re bothered by the color. To them, shades of green are incompatible with the notion of breakfast. Or food in general. So creative, almost funny puns emerge. My coworker’s favorite is squeezed frog juice. Seeing my bottle in my hand really gets him going. But, the various comments and tired questions all vegetarians and vegans encounter aside, the list of benefits of such diet is endless: more energy, quicker and cheaper meal preparation, the food doesn't spoil easily...

When I was 16, I was taken to a hospital. Then my recovery began. But I'd say I became well and healthy—physically, psychologically and emotionally—only when I took matters into my own hands. Without medication, psychotherapy, or supplements, I set myself free through a vegan diet. When I was 12, I was targeted by a pedophile. After that, I gradually developed a subtle non-acceptance of the curves which started appearing at that age. I wanted to look like a child so men wouldn't notice me. Without any knowledge in the area of nutrition and healthy habits, I entered a world of restrictive dieting and bad advice which came from the Internet and magazines. Skipping breakfast, not having dinner, small portions, excluding carbs from my diet… all of this lead to depression. Due to the low...

For more than two and a half decades some members of my family have been wondering why I don't eat other living beings. They still think there's something wrong with me. For example, when I sneeze or catch a slight cold, they immediately conclude it is because I don't eat animals. Therefore, it would follow that people who eat animal products could never catch a cold, not to say any more serious illness. Of course, the truth is just the opposite. Still, even if eating animals was a prerequisite for perfect health, who in their right mind would want to be physically healthy in a sick world where it is acceptable to eat animals? And what is the real definition of health in this same world, where violence and aggression continue to be the main driving forces, although we no longer carry bludgeons...