Aside by

lisa_the_vegetarian

*Fair Warning* (The link below leads to a video that is very graphic and to some, rather disturbing, but i feel video is the best way to show you first hand what’s wrong with a situation.)

http://www.meat.org/

It’s unfortunate just how easy it is to do harm this way and support the production of animals for food: You’re driving and you get hungry, you have to be somewhere at a specific time so you need to be fast, right away your options are down to fast food, and from here, even if you don’t really want something that has meat in it, it’s cheaper to buy a few 99 cent hamburgers to fill you up. All at the sake of…convenience? If you’re interested in a vegetarian or vegan diet this link will send you a free started kit, give you free recipes and much more: http://www.peta.org/living/vegetarian-living/free-vegetarian-starter-kit.aspx

Still, getting stuck at through drive through is a common problem for those that abstain from eating meat. It’s not too hard to find a few veg friendly dishes at a restaurant but i find this usually happens while in a group;everyone wants to go to McDonald’s or Burger King. (unless all your friends are vegan.) Personally, i try to stay away from fast food all together, but in this situation I’m usually the one to compromise (ordering some altered version of a cheap sandwich or wrap) that’s never really too great. So this is no longer an issue, I’ve started packing munchies and snacks more frequently. As a vegetarian, I’ve learned pretty quickly to downsize a lot of my inconveniences, by making it a habit to almost always have some type of food with me, even if it’s just and energy bar. It’s definitely a bit of a challenge to be a vegetarian/vegan in our society, especially if you’re picky like me. Fast food and most restaurants are not customized to this type of diet and while there are some places that are, they are few and not usually as well-known. But the benefits of preparing your own snacks means you’re in charge of the ingredients. While others are stuck with the candy machine or questionable fast food, you’ve got a well-rounded healthy meal.

I’m a student who has practically no time, most of the time, so during the week I’m a fan of throwing together a quick vegetarian trail mix that i can put in a plastic baggie and keep in my purse or backpack throughout the day. This link has a few if you wanna mix up a bag: http://www.yummly.com/recipes/vegan-trail-mix

I also found these tips really helpful, for the times you do find yourself stuck in the drive through lane:

Is Convenience Still Worth It?

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