When Dan Hanley was in the navy, he first encountered cultures where meat wasn't the center of every meal. In this interview, done live at a Vegan conference in May 2013, he discusses his 17 year journey into ethical veganism and healthy plant-based eating.
We talked about:
- the importance of community in transitioning to and maintaining a plant-based diet
- the difference between trusting industrial food and going to the source for nutrients
- the health benefits of 17 years on plant-based diets
- several "go-to" healthy and delicious plant foods to add to our diets
- Dan and Mike's blog, TheGayVegans.com, and their global mission to give voice to the voiceless of all species, nationalities, and genders
- what the vegan community can learn from the gay community about activism and inclusion