Greetings Reader! (An Introduction From Yours Truly)

Hey All! If you have come across this blog, you're either friends and family checking in to make sure I'm not withering away from protein deficiency, or perhaps your a vegetarian, vegan, or someone looking to make the leap to a healthier, more compassionate lifestyle. Either way I'm glad you're here!

A little bit of background! My name is Anastasia, I'm originally from Northern Wisconsin, and I'm currently living and working abroad in Cusco, Peru

Helloooo!  :) 

I've been a vegetarian for a little over three years now,and within the last six months, I've been transitioning to vegan by cutting animal products from my diet  (milk, eggs, cheese etc.)
It's actually not that hard now, since the milk and cheese in Peru are pretty, well, nasty.  (Its not even refrigerated at stores or in the market.)


Yesterday December 31, was my last day of having animal products in my diet.

A picture of my last non vegan meal here.


 

This pita falafel contains tatziki (A yogurt based Mediterranean sauce) so I will have to get it without next time. It will probably be just as good with extra hummus!


In this blog I plan to record my journey. You will find recipes and pictures, as well as well informed commentary on animal rights issues, nutrition, and challenges facing a vegan abroad. I'm kind of a nutrition nerd, so there might be a lot of that in here.

*Cue the scores of people freaking out about a vegan's protein*

 Warning! I plan on posting photos from the local markets in Peru that may be disturbing to some animal loving viewers. I will always warn you ahead of time.

So without further ado, I welcome you to the page! I hope you find something in here that you can apply to your own journey to a more healthful, sustainable existence.  :)