GOING VEGAN?

More and more people are choosing to adopt a vegan lifestyle and the benefits are numerous. It can be better for all-around health, the environment, and not to mention the animals that no longer need to be used for a wide range of human products. Indeed, veganism is becoming a trend! But if you’re thinking about adopting a plant based diet for yourself, then you’d be forgiven for thinking “but how do I begin?” Below, we take a look at the top 10 tips that’ll make the transition as easy as (vegan) pie. Your Plant Based Journey No-one who decides to go vegan miraculously has all the answers to begin with. There’s much to learn about adopting this vegan; indeed, the journey is about education as much as it is about the foods you eat. Luckily, there are many, many resources that’ll help you along the way. If you have a Kindle, then buy a few of the affordable vegan books that are available. There are also so many informative vegan blogs, plant based podcasts, and nutrition stores that’ll help you to become a super vegan in no time at all. Try searching for vegan food near me and see what you’ve got right on your door step.

Get Yourself Some Vegan Cook Books We mentioned about books, and that knowledge is power when it comes to veganism. Having a library of vegan books will help you in a number of ways. For starters, it’ll be an invaluable resource as you try to get your head around meals that don’t involve animal products! But going beyond that, there are books that go into great detail about all the benefits that a vegan lifestyle brings, which will be useful when the going gets tough. There’s a whole world of knowledge out there: get reading!

Look at Alternatives There’s no law of nature that says you have to get protein from meat, your omega-3 from fish, or anything else for that matter. All the things that you could get from animal products can also be found in animal-free versions, too! For your protein, take a look at quinoa, tofu, or soy meat alternatives. There’s also vegan omega 3 that is taken straight from the algae, bypassing the fish altogether. If you love the meat texture in your meals, head to the supermarket and take a look at those meat-free “meat” options. You

Don’t Think About What You’re Losing It’s just a truism that you’ll have to give up some things. If you love steak, then, well, you’re going to have problems, because there’s nothing that can replace that taste in all its glory. But if you’re adopting the vegan lifestyle, then you’ll need to say goodbye! The best idea is to simply not think about all the things that you can’t have. Treat them like they don’t exist, and you won’t get those cravings. You’re doing great things by going vegan; that thought alone should be enough to keep temptation at bay. Explore Local Eateries You might have your favourite local restaurants and cafes, but it’s time to branch out a little! If you live in a reasonably sized city, then the chances are you’re going to have quite a few vegan eateries located nearby. If you live in a big city, then there’ll be dozens to choose from. The good thing about vegan restaurants is that the food is nearly always delicious. They’re very rarely passive when it comes to the quality of their food. Plus, trying out all the dishes that are on offer will give you ideas about the foods you can create in your own home! Accidentally Going Vegan Let’s be honest here: most food companies don’t really care one way or another about offering vegan options. But their indifference doesn’t mean they don’t sometimes produce vegan options! There’s a long list of

“accidentally vegan” foods which, while not intending to do so, don’t have any animal products in them. The original Oreos, for example, are fit for everyone to eat! And Doritos, some Haribo offerings, skittles, and many more, too. They’ll all be worthwhile having in the cupboard for when those late night munchies kick in.

Think Before You Travel

You can control your diet pretty easily when you’re at home, but when you’re travelling, that’s a little bit more difficult. You can ensure eating isn’t a chore by researching vegan-friendly restaurants. Or, taking your own foods with you. Take a look at some easy vegan snacks, and you’ll never have to go hungry on your road trip!

Join The Club

Remember: you’re not alone when it comes to going vegan. There are many, many people out there who are on the same journey as you! And since we’ve already learned that knowledge is power, why not talk to them and try to learn something? You can swap recipes, discover new places to eat, or just discuss the common problems that go along with vegan eating – they might have a solution that you hadn’t yet thought of.

Go Easy On Yourself

As we said above, very few people go cold turkey (heh) when they decide to adopt a plant based diet. There will be slip ups (mostly after a few alcoholic drinks), that’s for sure. But don’t beat yourself up too much: no-one is perfect, and in any case, veganism isn’t a black and white issue. If you’re on the right path, then that’s all that matters. If you put too much pressure on yourself, you’ll only fail – so relax!

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