6 Keys To Go Vegan Without Stress

Many people are deciding to take the step towards a more responsible lifestyle with the planet and with the animals. But we have spent our entire lives with certain consumption habits that are very difficult to change.

Some people are beginning to realize what the meat industry represents and the cruelty of animal exploitation. They want to go vegan or vegetarian, but often don’t dare to take the plunge.

Taking the step towards a vegan diet and lifestyle can be easy if you know how to do it right. We give you 6 keys to make an easy transition at your own pace that will save you a lot of headaches. They are quiet steps, so that anyone can make this change in comfort.

These guidelines are based on the guidance script proposed by Virginia Messina, a dietitian with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

1. Substitute cow’s milk for vegetable milk

Start with changes that do not alter your habits. Swap cow’s milk for almond, coconut, rice, soy, or hemp drinks. You can substitute it in whatever way you are used to taking it. You will find creams for cooking, mayonnaise and vegan cheeses, as well as alternative preparations to eggs.

2. Prepare the products yourself

Although preparing the products is more laborious, it allows you to have much more control and awareness of what you are consuming. And it is much easier than you think.

With a Chufamix you can make vegetable milks in a few minutes. And with them prepare really delicious vegan cheeses and sauces.

Homemade recipes that replace eggs depend on their role in the recipe ; a very common one is to leave a tablespoon of ground flax with 3 tablespoons of water (equivalent to a large egg).

3. Stop eating chicken or turkey

Although chicken and turkey are more sustainable than pork or beef, more animals are killed for the same amount of protein. The poultry should be the first one you leave.

You will find processed products that look similar to meat, such as sausages, hamburgers, meatballs and other preparations based on soy, seitan, legumes and vegetables. You can also prepare them at home.

4. Substitute animal products in your recipes

In most of the elaborations , the meat can be substituted for another ingredient without difficulty. Exquisite bolognese, for example, are made with chopped seitan or tofu. Nutritional yeast doubles as Parmesan. With some wholegrain spaghetti with seaweed, you already have a simple and popular dish in its vegan and healthy version.

5. Look for new recipes without meat

There are excellent vegan books for beginners. We leave you some interesting literary references, international or close to Spanish gastronomy, with which you can enjoy in a respectful way with animals:

• El Veganomicón, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero (Ed. Gaia) is an international reference.
• Mediterranean vegan cuisine, by Laura Kohan (Ed. RBA).
• Vegan delicacies, by Toni Rodríguez (Ed. Ocean).

6. Eat more legumes

Meat, fish, eggs, and dairy are protein foods. From a nutritional point of view it is necessary to replace them with legumes, which are very balanced.

In addition to traditional dishes interpreted in a vegan way, try preparations from other cultures, such as hummus and falafel or Indian curried dhal.