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There are clearly still plenty of juries out (whole conferences, really) on whether or not veganism is the proper diet for humans. So we won’t say that transitioning back from a vegan diet to a carnivore one is the right or wrong thing to do, but if it’s what you’ve decided to do, there may be some dynamics that arise from this change that you weren’t quite expecting. As you’ve likely noticed, your diet isn’t just something that affects your body—it’s very much a part of your social life and identity. Even if you don’t think your diet is a part of your identity, other people might—especially those who eat a different diet. You’ve heard it: people describe someone as their “Vegan friend” or their “Health obsessed friend.” Your diet touches more corners of your life than you may realize. Here is what you should prepare for when you transition from veganism to meat eating.
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You have to “come out”
You have to tell all of your friends that you’re a meat eater now. You need to say something about it, because they will all jump down your throat with questions the second they see you ordering the chicken wings.
