Today is Monday, which means it’s Meatless Monday! Meatless Monday is a global movement that encourages people to skip meat and fish one day a week, particularly on Mondays. It has become well-known worldwide in recent years. I’ve been practicing Meatless Monday for about 10 years now.
I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about Veganuary in today's post. Veganuary is a combination of “vegan” and “January,” encouraging people to try out a vegan lifestyle for the month of January.
This January, I spent an entire month living as a vegan for the first time. It was full of learning and realizations, and I plan to participate again next year. Starting this month, I’ve decided to write weekly posts every Monday about preparing for Veganuary and my experiences during the two months. Why not join me and try Veganuary even for a few days?
With just one month left until Veganuary, I’ve started to gradually shift my mindset towards veganism. Last weekend, I stayed at a hotel for a business trip and chose to skip eggs that weren’t from free-range hens. I still eat a bit of butter and cheese, but I’ll give those up entirely during Veganuary. It makes me question whether I really need butter and cheese produced at the expense of animals, often involving practices like separating calves from their mothers. On a positive note, I’m happy that German hotels often offer plenty of plant-based food options.
As part of the preparation for Veganuary, I recommend picking up an inspiring vegan cookbook if you love cooking. One of my favorites in Japanese is Paris no Saishoku Seikatsu (Vegetarian Life in Paris) by Maori Haas Murata. It’s an excellent resource, which I bought both digital and paper version afterwards.
Paris no Saishoku Seikatsu - Amazon.jp
I recently saw one of Murata’s books in a German bookstore. It’s a cookbook focused on Japanese home cooking and is described as vegan-friendly on Amazon. There’s also an English edition available.
Another great resource is Vegetable Soups That Reset Your Body by Yoko Imai, which a friend brought me from Japan. I was so happy since the book doesn't have a digital version.
Aside from books, mental preparation can also be useful. For example, think about what to do when eating out with friends or having meals with family. Sometimes, small details can trip you up. Last year, I occasionally forgot to ask for plant-based milk when ordering coffee or hot chocolate at cafés 😅
Spending a month as a vegan might feel challenging, but why not try it for just a few days? Even if not everyone can become a full-time vegan, having 10 people practice veganism once a week can have a greater impact (more than one full-time vegan!). You might discover something interesting along the way.
Why not start small by making one meal vegan or vegetarian today for Meatless Monday?
Have a nice start of the week, everyone!
今日は月曜日ということで、ミートレスマンデーですね。ミートレスマンデー（Meatless Monday）は、月曜日にお肉や魚を食べない食生活を提案・実践する運動で、この数年で世界中で広く認知されるようになりました。私もかれこれ10年ほどミートレスマンデーをしています。
ミートレスマンデーにぴったりのトピックかなと思いヴェガニュアリーについて書こうと思いました。ヴェガニュアリーとはヴィーガン（vegan）と1月（January）をくっつけた造語で、1月一ヶ月をヴィーガンで過ごそうというものです。
私は今年の1月、初めて長期間ヴィーガンとして過ごしてみて、学びや気づきが多く、来年もヴェガニュアリーにチャレンジするつもりです。今月から準備がてら毎週月曜日はヴェガニュアリーの準備や、ヴェガニュアリーをどのように過ごしているか2ヶ月間書いてみようと思います。みなさんも数日だけでも一緒にヴェガニュアリーにチャレンジしてみませんか？
ヴェガニュアリーまであと一ヶ月ということで、ちょっとずつヴィーガンマインドにシフトしようとしています。先週末は出張でホテルに泊まりましたが、平飼いでない卵はスキップしました。まだバターやチーズは少し食べていて、ヴェガニュアリーの期間中はこれらも断つことになります。でも、放牧でなかったり、子供と引き離されてしまったり、動物の犠牲のもと作られたチーズやバターを私は本当に必要なのかとも考えるんですよね。ドイツのホテルでは動物性食品を避けても食べられるものが意外とあるのはうれしいです。
ヴェガニュアリーの準備としては、料理好きの人はテンションの上がるヴィーガン料理本を買っておくのもおすすめです。和書では室田HAAS万央里さんの『パリの菜食生活』がとてもよかったです。ちょっとお値段高めですが、参考書としてぜひ。
先日本屋さんで室田さんのドイツ語の本を見かけたので、来年はこれを買うのもいいななんて。日本の家庭料理の本で、Amazonの説明によるとヴィーガンフレンドリーとのこと。英語版もありました。
https://www.amazon.de/dp/0063259745/ （英語版）
https://www.amazon.de/dp/3831046883/ （ドイツ語版）
他にも、友人が日本から持って帰ってきてくれた今井ようこさんの『1日1杯。体がととのう野菜のスープ』もよい参考書になりそうです。
Today is Monday, which means it’s Meatless Monday! Meatless Monday is a global movement that encourages people to skip meat and fish one day a week, particularly on Mondays. It has become well-known worldwide in recent years. I’ve been practicing Meatless Monday for about 10 years now.
I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about Veganuary in today's post. Veganuary is a combination of “vegan” and “January,” encouraging people to try out a vegan lifestyle for the month of January.
This January, I spent an entire month living as a vegan for the first time. It was full of learning and realizations, and I plan to participate again next year. Starting this month, I’ve decided to write weekly posts every Monday about preparing for Veganuary and my experiences during the two months. Why not join me and try Veganuary even for a few days?
With just one month left until Veganuary, I’ve started to gradually shift my mindset towards veganism. Last weekend, I stayed at a hotel for a business trip and chose to skip eggs that weren’t from free-range hens. I still eat a bit of butter and cheese, but I’ll give those up entirely during Veganuary. It makes me question whether I really need butter and cheese produced at the expense of animals, often involving practices like separating calves from their mothers. On a positive note, I’m happy that German hotels often offer plenty of plant-based food options.
As part of the preparation for Veganuary, I recommend picking up an inspiring vegan cookbook if you love cooking. One of my favorites in Japanese is Paris no Saishoku Seikatsu (Vegetarian Life in Paris) by Maori Haas Murata. It’s an excellent resource, which I bought both digital and paper version afterwards.
Paris no Saishoku Seikatsu - Amazon.jp
I recently saw one of Murata’s books in a German bookstore. It’s a cookbook focused on Japanese home cooking and is described as vegan-friendly on Amazon. There’s also an English edition available.
Another great resource is Vegetable Soups That Reset Your Body by Yoko Imai, which a friend brought me from Japan. I was so happy since the book doesn't have a digital version.
書籍のほかは、イメトレするのもいい準備になりそうです。友人と食べに行くとき、家族とのご飯をどうしようなどなど。結構細かいところでつまづくんですよね。去年は何度か、カフェでコーヒーやホットチョコレートを頼んで植物性ミルクにするのをすっかり忘れていたなんてことがありました。
一ヶ月ヴィーガンで過ごすのはチャレンジングかもしれませんが、ぜひ数日だけでも一緒にやってみませんか。一人の完全なヴィーガンよりも、10人の週1ヴィーガンがいる方がインパクトは大きいのですから。きっとおもしろい発見があるはずです。
まずは今日ミートレスマンデーの一食をヴィーガン、ベジタリアンにするところから始めてみませんか？