People choose to go vegan or give a plant-based diet a try for many reasons. Most people choose to go vegan for the animals, for the environment, and/or for health reasons. I went vegan for my health, but soon everything else came together as well. Even though I initially made the choice for my health,… Continue reading Tips for Starting a Vegan Diet – Going Vegan in 2022 / Veganuary 2022
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Going Vegan: What I Ate in My First Week – Easy Plant-Based Recipes
When I first went plant-based, I really didn’t know what I was going to eat. I didn’t know any vegans and certainly never thought I would go vegetarian, let alone vegan. I was accustomed to eating a lot of processed foods, convenience foods, restaurant meals, and take-out. I also hated vegetables and hated cooking. I… Continue reading Going Vegan: What I Ate in My First Week – Easy Plant-Based Recipes
How Going Plant-Based Changed Our Lives – Unexpected Changes Since Going Vegan
I recently celebrated my 5 year veganniversary/plantiversary. 5 years ago I decided to consume a fully plant-based diet for my health, and also decided to go vegan to minimize harm to animals and the environment. In 5 years, many things have changed for us! When I first embarked on this journey, I had no idea… Continue reading How Going Plant-Based Changed Our Lives – Unexpected Changes Since Going Vegan
How to Go Plant-Based (Top 10 Tips for Getting Started)
Going plant-based can be simple and fun; but getting started can also be overwhelming. When I first went plant-based, I felt strongly about making a big change and committing to eating a fully plant-based diet for my health. However, I was also concerned about what to eat, how to prepare foods, and how to ensure… Continue reading How to Go Plant-Based (Top 10 Tips for Getting Started)
How to Eat More Vegetables
Before I went plant-based, I did not like vegetables. I ate veggies as a kid, but never really enjoyed them very much. In my 20s, the veggies I consumed were the odd side dish of broccoli or mixed frozen vegetables and lots of pre-packaged french fries. Even if you do not enjoy vegetables, there are… Continue reading How to Eat More Vegetables
How I Went Plant-Based (7 Tips for Getting Started)
I went plant-based in 2016. I felt strongly about making a big change and committing to eating a fully plant-based diet for my health. However, I was also concerned about what to eat, how to prepare foods, and how to ensure I was getting the nutrients I needed on a plant-based diet. (See nutritionfacts.org for… Continue reading How I Went Plant-Based (7 Tips for Getting Started)
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