If you know me personally, you know that I care for all animals, not just the animals in my care. My wish for all animals is that they receive kindness and compassion. I stopped consuming animals as a teenager, and in 2015 I made it a point to leave all animal derived products out of my diet. All animal products contain cholesterol. Cholesterol is one of the main causes of heart disease. Heart disease is the NUMBER ONE cause of death in the United States and throughout the world. Not only do I treasure my own health, I respect the life of others. Animal agriculture practices are extremely cruel and I choose not to support them. I do believe that many people do not realize just how horrific life and death is for animals in agriculture. It is in that light that I encourage you to watch any and all of the following documentaries that impacted me so that you can see and know for yourself what really happens. I will share this heart-felt message until the day I pass on (and do not be surprised if you still hear my nagging voice from the Great Beyond!) because I want to be a voice for ALL animals in need . . . Thank you for having an open mind and an open heart!

How can I educate myself further?

Watch:

DAIRY IS SCARY! (YouTube - only 5 minutes!)

73 Cows (YouTube - only 15 minutes!)

Earthlings Documentary (YouTube)

Dominion (YouTube)

Called to Rescue (YouTube)

What the Health (Netflix)

Cowspiracy (Netflix)

The Game Changers (Netflix)

Blackfish (Netflix)

Forks Over Knives (Available for purchase on YouTube and Amazon Prime Video)

What brands offer delicious vegan options that I can try?

So Delicious Dairy Free (beverages, desserts, creamers, cheeses, and more)

Daiya Foods (cream cheese, desserts, cheeses, pizza, mac n cheeses, and more)

Follow Your Heart (mayonnaise, salad dressings, cheeses, sour cream, and more)

Toffuti (sour cream, frozen desserts, cheeses, and more)

Nadamoo! (ice cream)

Gardein (various meats and meals)

Beyond Meat (various meat products)

Silk (milks, creamers, yogurts, and more)

Impossible Foods (various beef products)

Miyoko’s (butter, cheese wheels, mozzarella, and more)

JUST (various egg products)

Lightlife (various meat products)

Amy’s Kitchen (various pre-made meals)

Planet Oak (oat milk, frozen desserts)

What restaurants in the Massachusetts area offer vegan options that I can try while dining out?

Turnpike Cafe Bar & Grill (Canton, MA)

Sweet Rose Cafe (Fall River, MA)

A Slice of Heaven (Wareham, MA)

Walnut Grille (Newton Highlands, MA)

Loving Hut (Worcester, MA)

Veggie Galaxy (Cambridge, MA)

My Thai Vegan Cafe (Boston, MA)

By Chloe (Boston, MA)

Taco Party Truck (Somerville, MA)

Flying Saucer Pizza Company (Salem, MA)

Rhode Island:

Wildflour Bakery (Pawtucket, RI)

Garden Grille (Pawtucket, RI)

Plant City (Providence, RI)

Pizza J (Providence, RI)

Trattoria Zooma (Providence, RI)