going vegan is boring, difficult, and i’ll have to give up my favourite foods

going vegan is boring, difficult, and i’ll have to give up my favourite foods

vegan food is delicious, exciting, diverse, and can be adopted gradually

like anything worth doing, becoming fully vegan is a process with a bit of a learning curve. many first-timers use vegan meat and dairy substitutes as a way to gradually and sustainably transition to full-time veganism. they’re easy to find and plentiful but can be hit and miss — so look up reviews!

as your tastes adjust, you may find yourself craving substitutes less over time, instead reaching for foods that are naturally vegan like tofu and tempeh. going vegan is a great opportunity to try new cuisines and dishes, experiment with spices, and even check out what delicious local ingredients are in season! going vegan DOES NOT mean eating only bananas, raw foods, or other extreme, unsustainable diets. it should be fun!

if you can’t find a substitute of one of your favourites, don’t fear! there's almost certainly a recipe replicating it. creating a vegan version of a non-vegan item is called VEGANIZING it and it can be fun and satisfying!

more information / sources

BBC goodfood: Top 10 vegan substitutes

Vegan Supply Store: All Dairy Alternatives

Vegan Supply Store: All Meat Alternatives

abillion: Vegan product reviews (be sure to filter for your country)