No way. I’m Italian! (or Southern/German/Mexican/French!)

One excuse I hear a lot is heritage or geographical location. Are you telling me that you don’t eat plants in Louisiana? Or that because you’re from Spain, you must eat meat? Peer pressure, especially from your family, can make eating a certain way feel mandatory, but if you examine your culture’s diet, you’re sure to find plant-based options or recipes that are easily veganized. Try the recipes in this chapter and get creative with your own cuisine. Regardless of where you come from, you can go vegan.