Veganism is more than just a diet; it is a lifestyle and a choice to do good and live in the most compassionate way possible

Georgina is a vegan from Singapore. She loves oatmeal so much she can never get enough of it. She actively shares her recipes of foods that are naturally sweet yet delicious and nutritious for the body! She believes that every dish can be veganized and it is all about getting the right flavors and textures.

Georgina’s goal is to be able to start her own vegan café in the near future. Meatless Movement recently had a chat with her.

She told Meatless Movement that is is important to spend time with the people who will lift you up. When you take care of your mind, heart, body and soul and your body will take care of your problems and help you achieve your fullest potential.

Please tell us more about yourself

I am based in Singapore, and I am a lover of fruits and vegetables. I create my own recipes, take my own pictures, and cover the topic about mental health. I developed my passion for health and wellness after being diagnosed with an eating disorder many years back.

Health isn’t just about looking physically healthy. I hope to be a testimonial to anyone who is currently battling eating disorder or mental health issues.

I’ve found my passion for baking, cooking, and styling and photographing food
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I primarily focus on creating vegan recipes that promote wholefoods. My photography style incorporates the usage of colors to make it captivating and to also highlight the nutritional value of the products that I showcased.

Loving my food more than I ever did because you can never go wrong with plant-based food
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A little fact about me is that I am the only vegan in my family and the ironic thing is that my dad used to be a chef and a butcher who can whip out amazing and salivating dishes. I often get asked how I can resist good food that aren’t vegan and if I crave for meat again. To answer that, I believe that every dish can be veganized and it is all about getting the right flavors and textures to transform a particular dish.

Why Go Vegan?

Always put yourself, your health and your well being first
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I was struggling with an eating disorder even before I went vegan. I restricted the amount of food I can partake daily, and it has caused me to change the way I lived my life. Knowing that I could not go on living this way, I had to make a change. I started searching for new diets, in which I later stumbled across on a plant-based diet on YouTube and it taught me that eating voluptuously does not mean I will have to gain weight.

As this piqued my interest, I began to research more about this plant-based diet. I gradually started to eliminate associating myself with animal products and assimilated more plant-based products in my meals.

How do you feel about being a vegan?

To spread love and compassion through delicious makeshift recipes
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Through this minimalistic change, I noticed my health was improving significantly and felt more energized as compared to before. For the first time in a long while, I felt freedom when eating, instead of fear. Besides that, I experienced a strong connection towards food and cooking. It made me realized, what I couldn’t see before that food has the ability to heal and nourish me.

Initially, my whole motive of becoming vegan was to lose weight and overcome my fear of food. However, through my research on plant-based diet and watching several documentaries about veganism, it allowed me to have a deeper understanding and knowledge about the main purpose of going vegan. It encouraged me to live a conscious and compassionate life for not only myself, but also to all animals.

Years ago, it was difficult to find vegan options. The choices were limited and not many restaurants offer vegan options. When dining out with friends, I usually eat beforehand and only order sides or drinks at the place.

Thankfully, as times have changed, vegan options are now almost always available at most restaurants. I normally check with the restaurant beforehand to see if any vegan options are available or if I can make something on the menu vegan.

Eating Vegan Is the Opposite of Boring!
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Vegan/vegetarian options aren’t just plain boring salads.

Most people think that we eat only plain boring salads and that we are deprived of all good things, and that we don’t get enough nutrients and protein. Vegan options have evolved throughout the years. You’ll be surprised at the choices available today.

Whenever possible, I try to show them all the incredible vegan options that are available and that there is always a vegan alternative to whatever they are eating.

In addition, I show them the facts and evidence on all the nutrients and proteins they thought I was lacking.

I went through different food phases during this period. From Banana Nice cream to sweet potato, to acai to overnight oats. Till this day, it’s a must have for me to have overnight oats for at least a meal.

I really love whole-food based as I’m not a huge fan of processed meat. I usually go to the typical foodcourt and get the mixed rice from the vegetarian stalls.

Occasionally when eating at restaurants, I love to go to Soup Spoon Union, TossnTurn, Saladstop and Hakkon. Some other places that have really nice food will be places such as Privé, Gokul, Poke Theory, Nomvnom and Empress but the have a higher price point.

My favourite dessert place will be Coocasa where I always get their soft serves and Kindkones which is a fully vegan place that sells a huge variety of ice cream flavours and desserts.

You’re beautiful and worthy of everything regardless
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Take it slow and easy and do not try to go cold turkey overnight because you might not be able to sustain. Remember that it’s a process and not a race. Also, be open to exploring new foods as well.

Veganism is more than just a diet; it is a lifestyle. A choice to do good and live in the most compassionate way possible. It is not something that can be forced; it must come from within, a lifestyle that is chosen voluntarily.