I have been interested in healthy nutrition for years, however, I am new to veggie eating. I'd like to say I'm vegan & I'm heading that direction, but know that any hard-core vegans would disagree. I first started going veggie for the health benefits; the animal welfare & environmental aspects followed. While animal well fair is a concern (I own a pet care business) & know about the horrendous treatment of animals in the food industry, seeing videos of such things makes me cry; not something I want to see any more of. I moved from the UK to Canada 30 years ago after working on cruise ships. I am a certified Holistic Nutritionist. I walk, take ballet classes & belly dance