I consider myself whole food plant-based, not vegan even though it is the diet vegans eat. I enjoy cooking and getting creative with my food which is helped me maintain the whole food plant-based diet. I went whole food plant-based for my health, my weight was yo-yoing, I have a family history of high blood pressure and I don’t want to take medication. I have found satisfactory substitutes for me and learned how to do tofu stirfry‘s that make you think that you having scrambled eggs. Took me a while but I also found milk substitutes, almond milk, oat milk and cashew milk. They have different flavors and after a while I got used to them. I also learned how to make butter that seems like real butter but now that it has been a few years I wouldn’t know the difference.
A vegan diet isn’t necessarily healthy, beer and chips is vegan. Just like with any diet you have to be sure that you’re getting your nutrients and not leaning towards the junk or processed foods.