Going VEGAN Episode 5: Cow’s Breast Milk

Going VEGAN Episode 5: Cow’s Breast Milk

DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE

So this week Jordana and I had cooked up a big vegan feast and invited some friends over to partake in the festivities. Good friend, band mate, and vegetarian Dan Hall stopped by to share ideas over some delicious vegan mac ‘n cheese and other tasty treats.

After dinner we chatted about the movie “Earthlings” and the impact it had on me upon viewing. I can honestly say that after watching this movie, this one month challenge isn’t so challenging. In fact it has kicked off this veganism into full throttle. Anybody who is considering an animal free diet, or just wants to become more aware of the treatment inside factory farms, I highly recommend watching Earthlings and telling your friends. I’m not sure if I’ll keep this going after the month is up, but I can forthrightly say that I don’t think I can ever drink milk or consume dairy again now. It dawned on me how strange and peculiar it is that A)we’re the only species that continues to drink milk after adolescence and into adulthood, and not only that but B)we do it from another animal. Just simply stating those two facts, a tall glass of milk starts to seem strange and not very appealing.

I must say, I’m starting to notice a difference with my body – my skin is clearing up and becoming smoother, I smell better, and I feel all together lighter. Pretty sure it’s from cutting out the dairy.

So far so good! My friends are warming up to my new diet, and I’m receiving tons of support still. I feel the best I have in years! Hopefully I can keep this up..

-Dylan Mandel, The Lives of Famous Men

ABOUT GOING VEGAN

No meat. No eggs. No cheese. No Jello.
Planet Verge challenged The Lives of Famous Men drummer Dylan Mandel to abstain from consuming animal products for one month and document the process for its On The Verge. The series, titled Going Vegan, will follow Mandel at his home in Portland and as he road trips across the USA, where he will cut flesh foods, eggs and dairy cold turkey (pardon the pun) from his diet. Follow him as he learns that being vegan goes beyond his diet, to his clothes, shampoo and even daily vitamins. He’ll meet vegan friends who help him along the way as he takes his 30 days one day at a time.

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