Well I’ve already started the process for becoming a resident of Costa Rica not in Nicoya but in the southern zone on the Pacific. I still travel back and forth to the US and notice subtle changes in my health when I’m back in the states. Stuffy nose, slowed elimination and more irritability. I have been vegan for about 4 years and have had positive changes in my health and well being. However I find it much harder and a lot more expensive to eat clean here in the states. When I’m in CR I shop Weds, Friday, Sat and Tuesday at the farmer’s market and spend less than $100 for all the produce, kombucha and grains I need for the week. One stop at a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods or even the farmer’s market here is a lot more than that and will probably only pay for two meals! And I don’t know about TJ‘s, but I’ve read that whole foods organic produce mostly comes from China and that is not certifiably organic. Anyway I do the best I can when here and I imagine in NYC it’s even harder! I’m about to go to the EU for a month and trying to decide if I should stick with strictly vegan or “ when in Rome do as the Romans do!” What do you think?
Ahhh....doing the best we can is the goal. I also notice changes in how I feel when in and out of the US. The jury is still out for me with TJs as well. When being your own health detective, it's important to read labels and not get caught up in the hype. So I'm not vegan and I enjoy seafood from time to time. I think that you should eat drink and be merry when in Rome. If you are feeling good, why not?
Well I’ve already started the process for becoming a resident of Costa Rica not in Nicoya but in the southern zone on the Pacific. I still travel back and forth to the US and notice subtle changes in my health when I’m back in the states. Stuffy nose, slowed elimination and more irritability. I have been vegan for about 4 years and have had positive changes in my health and well being. However I find it much harder and a lot more expensive to eat clean here in the states. When I’m in CR I shop Weds, Friday, Sat and Tuesday at the farmer’s market and spend less than $100 for all the produce, kombucha and grains I need for the week. One stop at a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods or even the farmer’s market here is a lot more than that and will probably only pay for two meals! And I don’t know about TJ‘s, but I’ve read that whole foods organic produce mostly comes from China and that is not certifiably organic. Anyway I do the best I can when here and I imagine in NYC it’s even harder! I’m about to go to the EU for a month and trying to decide if I should stick with strictly vegan or “ when in Rome do as the Romans do!” What do you think?
Ahhh....doing the best we can is the goal. I also notice changes in how I feel when in and out of the US. The jury is still out for me with TJs as well. When being your own health detective, it's important to read labels and not get caught up in the hype. So I'm not vegan and I enjoy seafood from time to time. I think that you should eat drink and be merry when in Rome. If you are feeling good, why not?