A simple guide to
eating Less meat and Dairy
A simple guide to
How to Easily Become Plant-Based -
Vegan or Vegetarian
Focus On “Crowding Out” Old Foods
Going plant-based is NOT “giving up” foods and meals you love. A more positive approach is “crowding out” your old go-to foods and ingredients and replacing it with exciting new foods and recipes. Explore new fruits and vegetables. Add new plant-based friendly restaurants to your must-visit list. Get several plant-based cookbooks from your library and start experimenting with recipes. Before you know it, going plant-based won’t feel like a sacrifice
AT ALL.
Don’t Worry About Being The ‘Perfect’ Plant-Based Person
There is no perfect plant centered individual. Cravings, peer pressure, and even honest forgetfulness have all caused even the most mindful plant-based eaters to consume some non-plant food from time to time. Achieving perfection in this lifestyle is not possible in today’s world.
Eating plant-based is a diet and lifestyle that centers around compassion. A way to strategize is to keep the daily mix of what you eat to 80 percent plant matter and 20 percent meat, dairy and seafood. Going plant-based all day, then having a small amount of meat or cheese with dinner is one way that people make this work.
Embrace Imperfection
You can remove animal-based products from your diet as much as you like, but there’s still a very good chance that you’re either ingesting, using, or otherwise negatively impacting other living creatures even if you are plant-based.
Vegan or Vegetarian
- Try a new plant-based recipe every week.
- Eliminate one animal-based food per week
- Eat a plant-based diet one day per week, then gradually transition to two days, three days a week, etc.
- Eat at least one plant centered meal per day until you’re comfortable enough to eat plant centered at each meal
Focus On “Crowding Out” Old Foods
Going plant-based is NOT “giving up” foods and meals you love. A more positive approach is “crowding out” your old go-to foods and ingredients and replacing it with exciting new foods and recipes. Explore new fruits and vegetables. Add new plant-based friendly restaurants to your must-visit list. Get several plant-based cookbooks from your library and start experimenting with recipes. Before you know it, going plant-based won’t feel like a sacrifice
AT ALL.
Don’t Worry About Being The ‘Perfect’ Plant-Based Person
There is no perfect plant centered individual. Cravings, peer pressure, and even honest forgetfulness have all caused even the most mindful plant-based eaters to consume some non-plant food from time to time. Achieving perfection in this lifestyle is not possible in today’s world.
Eating plant-based is a diet and lifestyle that centers around compassion. A way to strategize is to keep the daily mix of what you eat to 80 percent plant matter and 20 percent meat, dairy and seafood. Going plant-based all day, then having a small amount of meat or cheese with dinner is one way that people make this work.
Embrace Imperfection
You can remove animal-based products from your diet as much as you like, but there’s still a very good chance that you’re either ingesting, using, or otherwise negatively impacting other living creatures even if you are plant-based.
A simple guide to eating less meat, and dairy
1. Eat Beans and More Beans
2. Turn to High-Protein Grains (Pasta Counts!)
Quinoa is a quick-cooking high-protein grain There is also kamut, teff, millet, wild rice, buckwheat, cornmeal and even pasta. Grains have a lot more protein than we often give them credit for, along with a host of other vital nutrients, especially when we eat them whole.
3. Elevate Your Tofu Game
Tofu has a neutral taste and with added ingredients and marinades this food can be easily transformed into a delicious protein.
4. Embrace Nuts and Seeds
Those who are plant-based sing the praises of toasted nuts, nut butter and tahini. Whether toasted and chopped, they are satisfyingly crunchy, and can be puréed and seasoned to become delicious creamy dressings or sauces. Nuts and nut butters are a great way to round out a plate of roasted, steamed or raw vegetables.
5. Consider Plant-Based Meats