1. But don't you miss eating turkey?





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I didn't stop eating animals because I suddenly didn’t like the taste of meat. I stopped because billions of animals suffer unimaginable cruelty at the hands of the factory farming industry. Not only that, meat is the number one cause of climate change . Oh, and it also causes heart disease, diabetes, and strokes





2. It’s tradition to eat turkey on Thanksgiving.









Some of the most appalling practices throughout history have been defended as “tradition.” Just because something has always been done doesn’t mean we should continue to do it.





3. Are you sure there will be enough for you to eat?













There will if you don't insist on putting dead animals into every dish. Why don’t you try my vegan roast ? It’s amazing!





4. But we bought a local, organic, free-range, grass-fed, non-GMO turkey. They said they sang to him before he was killed.













5. Why do you have to be difficult?









Difficult? There’s actually nothing easier than preparing delicious and festive vegan dishes for the holidays. Let me show you some awesome vegan recipes





6. You’re just one person; you’re not going to make a difference by not eating turkey.









Maybe not to this particular turkey who’s already been gruesomely slaughtered, but millions of vegans and vegetarians all over the world are making a difference . In fact, one person who goes vegan spares the lives of about 30 animals per year.





7. You’re going to offend Grandma if you don’t eat her mashed potatoes.









It’s not my intention to offend anyone. I was actually planning to bring over almond milk and vegan butter to show her how to make vegan mashed potatoes . I can’t wait to cook and spend time with her!





8. But eating meat is healthy. What about your protein?













9. OK, but would you eat meat if you were stranded on an island?









If I ever find myself on a deserted island, I’ll let you know, but until then... NO.





10. The world doesn’t revolve around you.











