Turn to a vegan diet for better health
Most believe becoming a complete vegan is difficulty and can't imagine the life without typical flavours they have been used to. If you think that way, you are not being creative enough! A positive attitude and willingness to head in the healthy direction can help you turn vegan and stay vegan. (Image source:Getty)
Plan it out
When going vegan for health reasons, consider as much organic foods as possible. A vegan diet is only healthy if it's well-rounded and planned out, to fulfil one’s nutritional requirement. (Image source:Getty)
Selection of foods
Your homework will be to select foods that you like and mix them up. Make a list of foods that you will like in your diet (veggies, fruits and snacking options). Take advice of a dietician or your health care provider when making a plan. (Image source:Getty)
Eat as much
While you’re adjusting to a new diet, you must eat as much as you want. If you want a sandwich, make yourself a vegetarian sandwich. Let yourself off the hook for first few weeks. Don't try to also hold yourself to a strict or restrictive diet worrying about weight gain. (Image source:Getty)
Explore more foods
Hummus, falafel, burritos, tacos, Chinese vegetarian spring rolls and tofu are few of the delicious meat-free options. There are many such vegetarian selections. (Image source:Getty)
Vegan versions
You can make vegetarian versions of almost every meal you can think of. The possibilities are endless – replace meat in pizza with beans and grilled veggies, make homemade pizza with soy cheese. (Image source:Getty)
Never stop experimenting
There are thousands of delicious vegetarian recipes. Grab a cookbook, check out the vegetarian preparations. You can also look for vegetarian recipes on the internet. Try new recipes every week -- at least one. (Image source:Getty)
Keep those cravings down
If your body is asking for a nutrient that you're simply associating with animal products, you need examine that. You need to understand that you shouldn’t fall for comfort foods. (Image source:Getty)
When eating out
When you are eating out, find a vegan restaurant where you can get a good substitute for a meat-based food. From vegan burgers to vegetarian soups to sour tofu are served at the vegan restaurants. (Image source:Getty)
Snacking options
Keep healthy vegetarian snacks handy to quell your hunger before you are ready for a larger meal. Fruits and vegetables are nutritious, so are nuts and whole wheat snackers. (Image source:Getty)
