These days, it can feel like almost everybody from celebrities to your family and friends is going vegan. And it’s true, veganism is more popular than ever. If you’re thinking of giving it a try yourself, here are some tips that will help you in the kitchen.
Start with Trades
Just because you’re going vegan doesn’t mean that you have to get rid of all of your favorite recipes. Before you retire one for good, see if you can swap out the non-plant-based ingredients for vegan ones. For example, you can use flax eggs instead of eggs, almond or soy milk instead of dairy milk, and tempeh instead of meat.
Try New Cuisines
Being vegan can sometimes have the unexpected bonus of making you a more adventurous eater and helping you get used to other types of cuisines. You can look to cuisines like Indian food to help give you inspiration and recipes for how to get creative with lots of different spices, flavors, vegetables, and proteins to create delicious plant-based dishes.
Find Vegan Friends
There’s no better way to get ideas and advice about veganism than to ask the people around you. Chances are you already have vegan friends, so why not ask them for their favorite recipes and restaurants? And if you don’t, finding other vegans in your area can be a great way to meet new people.
