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Being recently vegan intend of vegetarian mainly for stopping cruelty,  I feel I have to communicate more clearly advance but refusing well meaning offers of cheese and cakes seem to offend my kind friends and family, especially if they see me eating fatty vegan food that might not be healthy always!
Does anyone have experience of this?

greenymarrammir · Answer

Yes, I do have experience with this. I have found that the best way to handle it is to be transparent and honest with people. Explain why you are vegan and why it is important to you. Let them know that you appreciate their support and that you understand if they don't want to change. You can also offer to bring vegan dishes to gatherings and potlucks so that everyone can enjoy vegan food. Lastly, try to focus on eating healthy vegan food that is both nutritious and delicious. This will show people that veganism is not just about deprivation and that healthy vegan food can be just as delicious as non-vegan food.

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