How to Be a Vegan Wiccan

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Be a Vegan Wiccan

A significant number of Wiccans are vegans and vegetarians, but estimate that they are still well in the minority. Wiccans believe in living in harmony with the larger world, particularly the natural world, and one of the ways that some express this is by abstaining from meat. Some do this to avoid being party to animal slaughter, while others simply do not wish to support corporations that subject animals to cruel living conditions. This, however, is a personal choice. The cycle of life naturally involves death on a daily basis, and we are biologically designed to eat and digest meat, so doing so is in no way unnatural.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

open mind
time to research
creativity
good health

Step 1

First, to be be a vegan wiccan, you must be wiccan.
If not already, do your research. Decide if you want to be solitary or join a coven. Research covens in your area that are practicing vegan. This will help you a lot. As a solitary, the choices are up to you.
Step 2

Solitary vegan wiccans, or even if you're part of a coven, are no different than everyday vegans. They eat a diet of nothing animal related. That means no meat, animal products, or animal by-products. Go to your library and check out some books on being vegan or research it on the internet.
Step 3

Consult your doctor. Some medical problems may need to be taken in consideration. A properly planned vegan diet is healthful and has been found to satisfy nutritional needs. However, poorly planned vegan diets can be low in levels of calcium, iodine, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Vegans are therefore encouraged to plan their diet and take dietary supplements as appropriate.
Step 4

Start reading labels.
The term "animal product" in a vegan context refers to any material derived from animals for human use. Notable animal products include meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, honey, fur, leather, wool, and silk. Common animal by-products include gelatin, lanolin, rennet, whey, casein, beeswax, isinglass and shellac.
Step 5

Remember baby steps. Don't expect it to happen overnight. Most people need time to slowly adjust to a new diet and lifestyle.

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emeraldsunsets said

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on 2/6/2009 I am a vegetarian pagan/panthiest. Did you know that slab of meat on your plate takes so much water and whole grains for cattle feed, that it could feed all the homeless in our country, plus most 3rd world countries? Start slow, eat less and less meatless meals until you cut out meat altogether, and then start cutting out the dairy and egg. We raise our own pet chickens for eggs and use only soy milk. Please think about other people before your selfish tastebuds. You will feel better, and be so blessed.