Living vegan for a better world
Sarah: I grew up in a vegetarian household. As an oncologist, my father was concerned with the health risks of meat consumption from an early age. Even as a child, I stood up for animals. It was only later that I realised that this meant not only avoiding meat, but all animal products. My philosophy studies had a formative influence in this context.
Georg: I studied environmental sciences. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to do something to protect the basis of our existence and promote peaceful coexistence.
Sarah: For me it was love of animals, for Georg it was concern for the environment that led us to a vegan lifestyle. Both characterise our life project «Hof Narr». Former farm animals that were rescued from death live here.
«Using resources in a way that is suitable for grandchildren»: The family
Heiligtag/Klingler family eats vegan.
Georg: The ethical, health and ecological dimensions of the agricultural industry and the production of organic vegan food are at the centre of the farm. Fully aware that many people think we are fools because of this, we want to inspire people to treat our livelihoods in a way that is fit for grandchildren.
Sarah: The vegan diet is an important prerequisite for this. We interpret it in a very enjoyable way: At our buffets, people are surprised at the variety that is possible without animal products.
Georg: We hope that we can provide positive impetus. After all, it doesn't take much to leave our grandchildren a better world.
Sarah: We don't think that everyone has to be vegan. But a trend that is fit for the future should probably go in the direction of a predominantly plant-based diet.
Georg: People who feed their children a vegan diet tend to come under general suspicion. But vegan parents in our environment are very well informed about the health of their children.
Sarah: I'd rather Nils didn't ask the other children what they eat so often. I don't want him to be perceived as different because of our diet. But what does different mean? There are countless characteristics that distinguish one person from another. We don't force anything on our children: If they go to a birthday party, they should be allowed to eat cake - no matter what it contains.
