7 Steps to Becoming a Vegan
How to become Vegan
Taking your first steps towards became a vegan can be daunting and challenging at first, especially if you have been a meat lover for most of your life. However, if you are reading this page, or have purchased ‘How to become a vegan’ from RawPureHealth website, then you are already on your way to a better and healthier you.
The first decision is to start phasing out all animal and dairy products from your diet. This is more successful when you do this gradually. Check your pantry and start there. First clear out all products that contains animal ingredients and milk added to it and likewise your fridge little by little if it’s too hard to do all at once.
You will be amazed to discover how almost everything we eat contains animal ingredients! So, don’t’ be surprised if you have nothing left in your cupboards! However, if we are taking it slowly you need to set goals and determine a time scale when you think you can make the full transition; for example, 2 to 3 months is a good goal to set.
Try replacing cow’s milk with nut milk for your cereals initially, find one you really like the taste of and start there! Then do the same for your lunch; replace chicken for a vegan alternative and likewise for your evening meal.
BUT DONT GIVE UP! It will be the best change and investment you could ever make for your health which is priceless and as the saying goes:
‘Prevention is better than cure.’ Once your health is gone its harder to get back!
7 Steps To Becoming Vegan:
1 – Educate yourself
It is important to first learn about the benefits of a vegan diet and the potential challenges you may face. Watch vegan recipe programs for beginners and purchase ‘how to become vegan’ from the health book section on our Shop page. This is a great resource to start with and soon you will understand the benefits that a pure, clean, vegan diet offers which is packed with proteins and nutrients that your body needs. Vegan food is colourful, delicious and tasty food that you will start to enjoy as part of your natural, healthy, balanced diet.
2 – Start gradually
Start with a determined mind-set which will help you to make that move. As mentioned earlier, start by adding or exchanging animal foods for a more plant-based option to your diet and gradually phasing out all animal products.
By starting gradually it will helps to identify the plant foods you love by experimenting with different options to give your taste buds the time to adapt to this new burst of exciting and new flavours that you will start to love and enjoy. This gradual approach will help you to be more successful in your transition.
3 – Meal Preparation
Make a list of your favourite vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds and start experimenting with new recipes. You can also try adding vegan alternatives to your favourite animal products, such as soya, tofu or tempeh in place of meat, or vegan cheese instead. Don’t forget to figure out some vegan shakes and quick options for those times when you’re in a rush, or you don’t feel like cooking – these are often the times when most people slip up.
4 – Stock up on Vegan Foods
Keep your kitchen stocked with a variety of plant-based foods, and healthy snacks including whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Supermarkets now have plentiful options when it comes to vegan-friendly ready meals and grab-and-go options.
5 – Plant Foods for Protein
It’s important to make sure you’re getting enough protein on a vegan diet. Good sources of protein include beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, nuts, and seeds.
6 – Plant Foods for Nutrition
Omega-3 fatty acids are readily available in a wide variety of plant foods. Sources include walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, edamame, seaweed, algae, and is also found in green leafy vegetables and beans. Marmite is completely vegetarian and also a source of Vitamin B12 which is great news for those wishing to remove meat from their diet.
Nutrients, such as Omega-3 fatty acids, are plentiful on a vegan diet contrary to what we may have been taught or believe to have known.
Plant foods are super foods packed with antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins essential for healthy living.
7 – Trust the Process
Without a positive mindset, it will be hard to see any results, if any at all. The mind has a powerful influence on your health; by adopting positivity and a determined attitude you will yield successful results, outcomes and benefits.
“Live your best Life, Healthier and Longer”- SD