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Going Vegan: The Ultimate To-Do Checklist
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Going Vegan: The Ultimate To-Do Checklist

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Are your goals saving animals, saving the planet, eating healthier and being more compassionate?

I created this “Going Vegan” to-do checklist to help people make the switch.

More info: simplehappykitchen.com

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    1. KEEP YOUR MOTIVATION IN MIND

    Once your eyes have been opened to the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, you aren’t likely to close them again. Your new understanding of the individual and global effects of animal products changes you and helps you make more changes – and stick to them. Your desire to live a healthy life helps you place your feet on a new path – and never look back.

    2. SOAK UP KNOWLEDGE

    Boost your confidence with a wealth of knowledge. Learn all you can about your new lifestyle as you make the transition. Books, websites, blogs and other vegans are valuable sources that will provide the insights and support you need.

    3. START READING LABELS

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    Learn about product labels and how to decipher them. Once you become familiar with animal-derived ingredients and how to identify them on product labels, it will become easy to recognize what’s vegan and what’s not.

    4. ADD BEFORE YOU SUBTRACT

    It’s easier to add foods to your diet than remove them. Make the vegan transition easier by adding more plant-based foods to your diet before you start taking anything out. Try eating more delicious veggies, seeds, nuts, legumes, and tofu.

    5. EXPAND YOUR VEGAN FOOD REPERTOIRE

    Try new types of foods to prepare to change your lifestyle. Add new vegetables, grains, fruits, and legumes to your meals and snacks.

    6. MAKE YOUR VEGAN MENU APPEALING

    Myriad vegan recipes are available. Find the ones that appeal to your palate. Check out vegan cookbooks or free online recipes. You’re certain to discover delicious new dishes as well as new ways to prepare old favorites.

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    7. MASTER A FEW SIMPLE, HAPPY MEALS

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    You might be surprised how many quick and easy vegan meals you can prepare from products already in your kitchen. Learn a few of these to immediately feel like a vegan meal master.

    8. MOOOVE YOUR MILK SELECTION

    Switch your dairy milk to almond or soy milk. Many other options are also available. Most people find it easy to discover a non-dairy option they enjoy.

    9. STRENGTHEN YOUR WEAK POINTS OF GOING VEGAN

    Are you worried about giving up the foods you enjoy? Learn about vegan alternatives and new recipe options. This will help you view veganism as a new healthy lifestyle, not a food rut.

    10. GET READY FOR RESISTANCE

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    No one likes to feel judged. Remember, not too long ago you were eating animal products too.

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    Miki Mottes

    Miki Mottes

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    Illustrator, designer, cactus. Creator of Simple Happy Kitchen, an illustrated guide for a plant-based life.

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    Miki Mottes

    Miki Mottes

    Author, Community member

    Illustrator, designer, cactus. Creator of Simple Happy Kitchen, an illustrated guide for a plant-based life.

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    Steve Eaton
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Across the world? 'Across' implies flat. 'Around' much better, jus' sayin', as the earth ain't a pancake.

    AlphaPuck
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what about the studies that now show that plants know when they are being eaten? Guess you are left with eating air.

    Steve Eaton
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Across the world? 'Across' implies flat. 'Around' much better, jus' sayin', as the earth ain't a pancake.

    AlphaPuck
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what about the studies that now show that plants know when they are being eaten? Guess you are left with eating air.

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