This year has sparked a lot of new changes for our family. And our dietary habits is one of them. Mary decided that she wanted to become a vegetarian and my husband and I both became vegans. It wasn't super hard at first but the first step we took was literally to get rid of all meat, egg and milk products in the house. That way we weren't tempted.
Becoming
vegan is a dietary requirement that many people struggle to
transition to, with the array of non-meat and dairy alternatives
becoming daunting to many individuals seeking to cut down on the
animal products within their diet. However, with many ethical and
environmental reasons why becoming vegan is good for the planet, more
and more people are looking to incorporate veganism into their
lifestyles. In this article, it will explain how you can become vegan
easily, and without committing to drastic changes in your current
daily lifestyle.
Local Restaurants
One
of the major problems for vegetarians and vegans is finding animal
product free alternatives in restaurants and cafes, especially if
they do not live in large cities or have other dietary requirements,
such as lactose intolerance. However, more chains are now deciding to
incorporate vegan options within their menus, with many plant-based
products such as bean and beetroot burgers and tofu becoming more
popular. Although large chains still have some catching up to do when
it comes to finding vegan alternatives in restaurants, many localized
and smaller restaurant chains are starting to advertise vegan
options. For instance, Neds
Noodle Bar in the UK prides themselves on their healthy noodle
options, with many dishes based on gluten-free and vegan options such
as tofu noodles, and even dairy-free ice cream for those with special
dietary requirements. This means that you can enjoy a restaurant
experience with your friends while stay remaining animal product
free.
Home Recipes
Predictions
suggest that 2.2
million people are set to be vegan by 2020. However, one of the
biggest steps to take when transitioning to a vegan lifestyle is to
collect a number of quick and easy home recipes that all the family
will love. One of the best ways to do this is to invest
in a vegan cookbook which will contain many original and tried
and tested recipes that you are sure to love. However, you should
also make sure that these home recipes are healthy, as many people on
the road to becoming vegan do not realize that there are many vegan
alternatives to unhealthy dishes which could potentially
impact your diet.
Meat Alternatives
Whether
you want to recreate your favorite meat-based meal or find simply
find some alternative vegan options that you will love, one of the
best things that you can do to become vegan is to swap out the meats
in your weekly meals for an alternative option. Some of the best
alternatives include products such as beans and mushrooms, which have
a dense consistency which can appear similar to meat products and can
be used in dishes such as burgers and with pasta. Tofu is also a
popular alternative for egg dishes and contains the amino acids that
you need for good health.
Non-Food Replacements
In terms of finding non-food replacements, such as
alternatives to leather for shoes, bags and other clothing items,
there are many specialist shops that cater towards vegans cropping up
across the country. There are also many symbols
and tags which represent both leather and vegan shoes, and many
large brands will have these printed on the label before you buy.
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