#how vegan

[animallovingvegan]

Any advice for going vegan when you hate veggies?

Hello! I had the same problem when I first went vegan. I had been vegetarian for awhile and eating mostly junk food, and I knew that that was no longer going to cut it (as it is, I had anemia because my diet mostly consisted of macaroni and cheese and veggie chicken nuggets). I started to eat mostly whole foods, sticking mostly with ones I already liked and slowly introducing new ones into my diet. I started small, and with the help of spices and exploring different kinds of cooking, I’m now able to say that I really love vegetables. A favorite easy meal of mine is brown rice with mixed veggies, steamed kale and half an avocado, topped with salt, earth balance butter, and some garlic powder and paprika if I’m in the mood.

It is very very important to eat a balanced diet. You can have junk food so long as you’re also getting a healthy amount of grains, legumes, nuts, cooked and raw vegetables, and fruit. Plant milks are also very helpful for getting all the nutrients that you need.

Here are some links to help you out:http://lowbudgeveg.blogspot.com/2011/01/vegetarians-who-hate-vegetables-help-is.htmlhttp://engine2diet.com/the-daily-beet/i-hate-vegetables/http://www.webmd.com/diet/eat-your-vegetables-15-tips-for-veggie-haters?page=2http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/09/04/vegetable-haters-how-to-start-eating-vegetables/http://plenteousveg.com/hate-vegetables/

Some of them are written by nonvegans, and one has some fat shaming, but they all seem pretty helpful in general and have good tips. Best of luck to you, and if you need any more help don’t be afraid to ask! :)

[animallovingvegan]

Cost Benefits of Veganism

The chart below depicts a sample day of organic grocery store food, and even here you see that the vegan is saving $3.50 a day to the meat eater.

The source suggests that eating vegan could save one up to $1,280/year. Of course, this is without processed foods, which are slightly more expensive. However, dried beans and lentils cost about $1/lb and tofu $2/lb, while a cheap cut of beef is around $3-4/lb on average, and fish cost up to $6/lb, and shrimp range from $1-2 per 6oz can. 

Another study suggests that being vegetarian can save one up to $750 a year. The USDA’s plant based meal plan tops around $38, while the My Plate (nonvegan) meal plan costs approximately $53 a week. Don’t think it’s for lack of food though, the plant based meal plan has a significantly larger amount of servings of several different food groups. The healthiest super foods are plant based, and many cost less than a dollar a serving. 

Here are some more cost effective vegan meal plans to get you started one two three four 

Considering going vegan, but don’t know where to start? Check out Vegan Kit

[getmad-govegan]

18th birthday next week

all im asking for:

-tofu press

-to be allowed to foster a dog

[animallovingvegan]

Can you guys help me out?

My brother is a fitness and health nut and he's enjoys bodybuilding. Unfortunately, he thinks that he needs meat to do so. He says vegan diets are only for people who aren't interested in that sort of thing. Can you provide sourced info and pictures proving him wrong? (bear in mind that he may see this as I gave him the link to my blog)