As I dig further and further into this quest to find out where our food is coming from, I start to realize there is EVEN MORE to this story.

First, I learned about genetically modified foods. I thought if I buy organic local products this was really the best I could do not only for my well-being, but also for the environment.

Then, I saw a documentary called Vegucated . This film follows three average New Yorkers on a six week journey as they learn to live vegan. Throughout the documentary you see their lives transform as they start to really realize what they were eating. This film has inspired me in a multitude of ways. It showed the horrors of today’s factory farming situation and really shed light on the ethical line between business and slaughter. If you think your chicken fingers came from old McDonald’s little happy family farm then I STRONGLY encourage you to watch this film. This is animal abuse right in our own backyard and it has to stop.

Below is a trailer to the film. It is available to download through GetVegucated.com so take the time to watch it. Share it with your friends. It really shows you that ANYONE can go vegan and that EVERYONE should!

WE have the power to change this.

Organics are still very, VERY important. But according to the film, organic meat doesn’t actually have anything to do with how the animals are treated. We live in a day and age where animal products aren’t needed to keep us alive. Scientists believe humans began eating meat products when they moved into colder climates. Since we now have the power to grow plants in any climate, it is time to start reorganizing the food industry in America and eventually the whole world.

Also still be cautious about eating nonGMO. Most products geared toward vegans are made with soy. 90% of the soy in the U.S. is genetically modified, so read your labels!

The question is what can we REALLY eat?

The answer to that seems like such a small percentage of what is readily available in our super markets today. WE NEED TO CHANGE THIS. Ecowarriors strive to live a completely environmentally friendly life and since food is a major part, we must begin there.

This film inspired us SO MUCH, I decided to challenge myself.

Tag #ecowarriorschallenge to share your ways of going vegan!