tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post6691800482804455497..comments2024-03-29T13:48:36.684+00:00Comments on The Vegan Nigerian: WHY I BECAME VEGANTomi Makanjuolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-52859469554451626472017-12-22T11:37:27.016+00:002017-12-22T11:37:27.016+00:00Hi Tomi. I'm not vegan however my journey here...Hi Tomi. I'm not vegan however my journey here started when decided to find something simple I could do to combat climate change. It was a huge surprise to find out that animal agriculture is one of the largest sources of Greenhouse gases (Methane and carbon dioxide in particular). I have since been looking for recipes for plant-based diets. I envisage your page would be very helpful. Thanks for sharing. Please don't stop. Continue this. Do more. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08458204808892939029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-70701913968835795722017-08-19T22:48:29.836+01:002017-08-19T22:48:29.836+01:00A fellow vegan nigerian! I knew there had to be an...A fellow vegan nigerian! I knew there had to be another!<br />I'm so excited and I am so so so thrilled to have come across your blog and youtube channel<br />Your reason is very similar to mine - improving my health<br />I'm so happy you're sharing your story and such vital information on being vegan<br />more Africans need to know this!<br />I'm a loyal fan now, not letting you go!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951784089388758747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-43372372323330485612016-12-01T03:46:23.100+00:002016-12-01T03:46:23.100+00:00Hi Tomi, I just came across your blog today and I&...Hi Tomi, I just came across your blog today and I'm really excited by what I've seen. Its not everyday you find a Nigerian who so easily embraces this life. I'm not vegan. For a very long time I was blinded by the idea that we couldn't possibly live without meat and dairy or that people who chose this life were starving themselves (only a few months ago really). That's not the case anymore and though I do not completely share the same views you've shared, I have definitely agree that the over-reliance on meat is shameful. I fully take on the diet for a week every month, which might not seem much to someone like you, but it has opened my eyes and it has had immense benefits on my health and state of mind. Anyways, my point is I just thought you should know that it's not just vegans you are inspiring. Your page has definitely been a godsend, and who knows, it could extend to more than what I currently dedicate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-71310937097971051812016-09-11T19:22:26.163+01:002016-09-11T19:22:26.163+01:00I've been trying hard since the beginning of t...I've been trying hard since the beginning of this year to adjust to not eating meat. Sometimes I go for weeks without eating flesh then backslide. After discovering your blog this morning, and going thru ur recipes, i felt challenged to give myself fully to vegetarianism. <br />Meat has never been the best article of food for man. God gave Adam a vegan diet. He later added meat as a makeshift diet after the flood because all plants were destroyed but man has clung to meat as though it were real food. What a pity!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110802228725870034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-9385782690895927312016-02-23T15:54:33.141+00:002016-02-23T15:54:33.141+00:00Hi. I just want to say that I really enjoyed readi...Hi. I just want to say that I really enjoyed reading this, and your blog is lovely. Such beautiful food. I am from the UK where it's really easy to be vegan, it's good to hear about the challenges of being vegan in other countries/ cultures. I have a lot of admiration for people who turn vegan in such challenging circumstances. Apparently France is the hardest European country to be vegetarian/ vegan, as you say it's very meat/ dairy heavy culture and they don't really care much about animal rights. There is a British Nigerian vegan Youtuber- The Vegan Hustle who mentioned some of the challenges of turning vegan when coming from a meat heavy culture. <br /><br />You should check out the poet- Benjamin Zephaniah, a British Jamaican, who writes a lot about animal rights and 'species-ism' which is when we favour one animal (dogs, cats etc) over other animals (cows, pigs etc). <br /><br />This video explains species-ism and is what made me 'get it' and I was able to articulate better to people why I am vegan.<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSbnQEw54nw<br />Another video on why he turned vegan<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJZmfXTTV2I<br /><br />If you really want to get heavier into it, you should read Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust. If you have watched Earthlings, then you should be able to stomach this book. It's the most harrowing book I've ever read, and describes the meat and dairy industry in great detail. It explains 'species-ism' very well. <br /><br />Again, I really like your blog. All the best! xxleopardprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399815435840809616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-45330471825367928962016-01-23T12:03:06.574+00:002016-01-23T12:03:06.574+00:00This was so interesting. Nice to read.
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Like the child-like intuitiveness that lingers, and simply pursuing those harboured concepts, questions and ideologies. <br /><br />Well done, keep doing what you do best. I am sure you are positively motivating others.<br />Best Wishes <br />- Idole FaithIdole Faithhttp://www.idolefaith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-55588658521944453552015-08-18T16:44:58.806+01:002015-08-18T16:44:58.806+01:00Thank you for this comment and for giving an insig...Thank you for this comment and for giving an insight into how you became vegan. I too feel blessed to connect with others who have made the connection and have taken steps towards changing their lifestyle - nothing beats being proactive. Wishing you all the very best on your vegan journey!Tomi Makanjuolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-89602659455845762382015-08-14T10:50:18.902+01:002015-08-14T10:50:18.902+01:00Thank you very much!Thank you very much!Spontaneous.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10336553066388781825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-76771727415645465682015-08-12T13:17:07.828+01:002015-08-12T13:17:07.828+01:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. I live ...Thank you so much for sharing your story. I live in South Africa and since I am surrounded by all African cultures who are obsessed about one thing: "Ritual slaughter (culture) and meat" - now wait a minute ..... that is not quite true. South Africa is a rainbow nation and we have (just like the USA) various nations that have made the RSA their home. Irish, Scottish, English, Italian, French, Portuguese, Afrikaners (from Dutch decent) and they also ALL LOVE meat. Meat is South Africa's staple diet.<br /><br />But just like you, coming from a meat eating generation, I had my encounters with farm animals (having a tame chicken), I always had pets (a dog and/or cat) and grew up with a love for animals, but no understanding of how farm animals fitted into the picture (accept for meat). My questions only came much later, when I was in my late forties. It was only when I found out that the Philippines, China and other places in Asia (and even in Africa) eat pets (i.e. dogs and cats) that I started making the meat connection between companion and farm animals. I turned vegetarian and when I found out there are still cruelty involved even in being a vegetarian, so I made the final switch into veganism. The fact that you're Nigerian and your roots are very cultural and you were able to make the switch to veganism just confirms how strong and brave you are. I feel so blessed and proud to have found your blog.ELSJE PARSONS MASSYNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185161978982585846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-52641282813732733532015-08-12T13:06:12.701+01:002015-08-12T13:06:12.701+01:00Hi! Best tip I can give is to focus on the vegetab...Hi! Best tip I can give is to focus on the vegetables that are in abundance wherever you live. You don't necessarily have to go in search of obscure/expensive produce. Things like peppers, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, yam, efo leaves and plantain are relatively inexpensive and can be stored in the fridge to keep them fresher for longer. I'd also recommend buying dry ingredients in bulk..so things like bags of rice, beans, pasta etc...as this will last you longer and takes the stress out of wondering what to cook on a daily basis. With these core ingredients, you can make a wide range of meals from soups to stir-fries, sauces, roasted/boiled vegetables, salads etc. When it comes to snacking, fruit is always the best (and cheapest) option and it can be as simple as bananas, mangoes, oranges (or whatever is in season). Hope that's helpful!Tomi Makanjuolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-20143880674743442042015-08-11T12:24:59.493+01:002015-08-11T12:24:59.493+01:00I want to be a vegan simply because I'm gerasc...I want to be a vegan simply because I'm gerascophobic <br />I'm still a student here in Nigeria, I don't have the luxury of buy these vegetables, there are some I can't even get around.<br />How do I become a less expensive vegan<br />And pls what is the possible way of storing these veggies Spontaneous.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10336553066388781825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-69181205632502008022015-08-09T03:09:19.007+01:002015-08-09T03:09:19.007+01:00Hmm zoophobia is an interesting angle on the topic...Hmm zoophobia is an interesting angle on the topic of meat eating actually. I imagine the 'health benefits' or 'environmental' aspects of a vegan diet would be of more interest in that scenario...Tomi Makanjuolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-56997941617648749482015-08-09T03:01:21.235+01:002015-08-09T03:01:21.235+01:00Thanks for your comment Rae. I look forward to rea...Thanks for your comment Rae. I look forward to reading your bog post on the topic if you decide to write it - always fantastic to hear different voices and experiences! :)Tomi Makanjuolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-47223582480118305422015-08-08T22:03:52.052+01:002015-08-08T22:03:52.052+01:00Thank you so much for sharing this! Health is weal...Thank you so much for sharing this! Health is wealth. I became a vegetarian this year, but I don't eat eggs milk and tend to eat like a vegan 80% of the time, a brilliant decision. I may even do a blog post on this topic! I am so happy you shared this because it will encourage others to do the same especially our African folk.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08804760946016840954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-12606868172105420022015-08-07T17:45:41.485+01:002015-08-07T17:45:41.485+01:00Thanks! Always a pleasure to come across a fellow ...Thanks! Always a pleasure to come across a fellow Nigerian vegan :)Tomi Makanjuolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-20193452350044896722015-08-07T17:44:10.502+01:002015-08-07T17:44:10.502+01:00Thanks Funmi, I enjoyed following your veggie mont...Thanks Funmi, I enjoyed following your veggie month :)Tomi Makanjuolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-81418727053072596632015-08-07T17:32:41.516+01:002015-08-07T17:32:41.516+01:00This comment made me smile so much; happy to hear ...This comment made me smile so much; happy to hear you'll be giving it a try! <3Tomi Makanjuolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964625302031504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-79914648927505351822015-07-31T13:52:38.209+01:002015-07-31T13:52:38.209+01:00I have always wondered how you got here! It's ...I have always wondered how you got here! It's really inspiring, I'm going to get Vegucated to! For years I also can't drink milk simply because of where it comes from but honestly, if I saw open guts splayed everywhere that would flip me too! But the health benefits are wonderful and your receipes are exciting, I'm going to try it! Thanks for sharing!Nneoma Okekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-29174197895268163562015-07-31T10:24:26.758+01:002015-07-31T10:24:26.758+01:00Thanks for this post. This last month has really b...Thanks for this post. This last month has really broadened my horizon on the endless vegetarian / vegan possibilities. Please, keep sharing your recipes with us...vegan meals will feature in my daily diet henceforth.<br /><br />See my round-up post and the role you played here - http://thevillagepot.com/2015/07/31/veggie-house-party/'Funmi Oy (The Village Pot)http://thevillagepot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-87492137223815509022015-07-31T01:50:47.049+01:002015-07-31T01:50:47.049+01:00Thank you for sharing your story! As a 2nd generat...Thank you for sharing your story! As a 2nd generation Nigerian living in the US. I always felt over westernized especially because of my diet. Its good to know other sista's from my continent embrace the lifestyle. Yes I have my bad days (cheese mostly and maybe 3 times a year) but I maintain strict discipline most of the time. Anyways thank you for sharing your story and much success to you. Jazzy Caramelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773388352350397285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967283675374251357.post-26517455597464269072015-07-30T21:59:35.054+01:002015-07-30T21:59:35.054+01:00Wow, thanks for sharing your story. I've never...Wow, thanks for sharing your story. I've never thought about not eating meat - I just really like seafood and chicken A LOT! <br /><br />I guess being zoophobic too doesn't make me feel like I shouldn't eat meat. Berry Dakarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228332437019976580noreply@blogger.com