Relevant information about the five most popular restrictive diets: Gluten-free, Lactose-intolerant, Pescetarianism, Vegan and Vegetarian.
One of the more popular diet trends of the last decade or so has been going vegan. Veganism is a type of diet that excludes any animal-derived ingredients, including dairy products, eggs, and meat. Most vegans don’t even eat food that is processed using animal products. Going vegan is almost entirely a personal choice. While some vegans may have dairy or gluten allergies, the decision to eliminate all animal products from your diet and lifestyle is usually an ethical one for most people.
Vegans live entirely on products from the plant kingdom. That is to say, they eat seeds, nuts, grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables, and avoid eating anything that comes from an animal. This includes all dairy products, meat, eggs, and even honey. Many vegans also exclude animal products like silk, fur, wool, and leather found in clothing or other items. They also tend to avoid household goods, cosmetics, or soaps that either contain ingredients from an animal or are from companies who test on animals. There are many different reasons that people decide to go vegan. Some people do it for ethical reasons. They feel that eating an animal is wrong. Others do it for health reasons or because they don’t like the taste of meat or animal products.
Going vegan can be a difficult decision, and it may seem like a daunting task having to come up with vegan meals for the rest of your life.
Luckily, there are many websites out there that give great information on how to go vegan and resist the temptation of eating meat or other animal products. The first thing you need to know is to keep it slow. While some people manage to go vegan in one day, it may take others much longer. Try to eliminate animal products from your life slowly over the course of a month or two. Make small changes to your meal every day, such as removing meat or dairy for one or two days a week at the start. You could also try swapping cow’s milk for soy or almond milk. You also want to talk to your doctor or nutritionist about your decision to go vegan. Together, you can come up with a meal plan to ensure that you are still getting all the proper nutrients that you need. This is important, because you will be lacking in things like protein and calcium without eating meat or drinking milk. Take your time shopping at the beginning, and carefully read through all ingredients. You may be eating pasta but the sauce you are using actually has animal products in it. Lastly, always remember that you are not alone. There are vegan groups and websites everywhere with people who went through the exact same things you are going through. They can give you tips on how to fight urges and great recipes to make delicious dinners or tasty snacks. You can find these groups on all platforms, including Twitter and Facebook. If you need to cheat on occasion, don’t be ashamed; just try to avoid making it a regular habit.
