Millions of people are discovering the advantages of going vegan. The lifestyle is about so much more than eating. In fact, it’s a way of living, thinking and behaving. If you were on the fence about converting in the past, now may be the time to hop aboard.
Educate Yourself
Learn about the best sources of non-animal protein, how legumes can offer an entire vitamin source for most adults, why fruits and vegetables are central parts of your new approach to eating and how to get enough iron and vitamin B12. The process begins with education. You’ll also want to brush up on the most common environmental benefits of eating a plant-based diet. There’s probably nothing better you can do for yourself and your fellow human beings than eating a non-animal-based diet.
Shop for Vegan Essentials
What are the vegan essentials to keep in mind when you head to the grocery store? Ask people who know and they’ll tell you to remember three basic items: beans, tofu and plant-based dairy products. Of course, there are many other food items you’ll eventually include in your grocery shopping, but for now these three are easy to remember and simple to shop for. Most health food stores stock them, too, which means you won’t spend all day hunting for hard-to-find products.
Discover Your Motivation
Ponder your motivation. Why are you making this change? Are you doing this because of politics, faith-based beliefs, medical reasons or something else? Be clear in your own mind as to the deeper motivations behind your new goals. Too often, people jump on a bandwagon and later realize their sole reasons for acting were based on imitating others. It’s easy to temporarily opt for a trend just because your best friend or partner goaded you. Veganism is different. It’s a serious choice and a deliberate way of seeing things. You need to select this path based on your own authentic reasons, not because you wish to please or gain the approval of someone else.
Stay in a Positive Attitude
One of the lesser known ways to promote your new way of living is to maintain a happy state of mind. Any major change can be tough. Breaking old habits and establishing new ones always is. But as long as you keep your eyes on the prize and know that the temporary discomfort of the transformation will soon give way to a much better life, you’ll be on your way to a fresh outlook.
Make a Written Plan for Your Transition
If you treat your change-over the way you’d approach a new business, things will go much more smoothly. People who have had the most success in their transition have written down detailed plans before starting their journey. You can also make it a habit to visit websites like Kathy’s Vegan Kitchen to serve as motivation and you can also try to follow and recreate her flavorful plant-based recipes! These helpful outlines include things like where you’ll shop for food, how much you expect to spend, how many vegan meals you’ll eat each day, who you can turn to for support and more. There’s something magically powerful about committing your intentions to paper. It gives you more will power and acts as a tangible guidepost when things become challenging.
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