Guide to Eating Vegan
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Recipes
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Tips for Eating Out as a Vegan
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Plan Ahead
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​Still today, many restaurants do not offer a lot of or even any plant-based options. Be sure to check out the menu ahead of time. If don't have control over the dining spot, consider eating before or even calling the restaurant to see if they'll be able to accommodate you.
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Don't Be Afraid to Make Special Requests
- If there are no vegan options on the menu, don't be afraid to ask the waitstaff to check with the chef about making something special. Often chefs enjoy the opportunity to create something new.
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Download HappyCow
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HappyCow allows you to locate the vegan friendly spots near you​
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Easy Vegan Swaps
Dairy Cheese
Plant-Based Cheese
Try brands like:
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- Miyoko's Creamery
- Treeline Cheese
- Follow Your Heart
- Kite Hill
- Violife Foods
- Field Roast Chao
- Daiya Foods
- Spero Foods
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Or make your own! Try this 3-ingredient cashew cream.
Meat
Plant-Based Meat
Try brands like:
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- Gardein
- Tofurky
- Field Roast
- Impossible Foods
- Beyond Meat
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Try ingredients like:
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- Jackfruit
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Seitan
- Textured Vegetable
Protein (TVP)
Dairy Milk
Plant-Based Milk
Options include:
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- Soy
- Almond
- Oat
- Coconut
- Cashew
- Walnut
- Rice
- Pea
Mayo
Plant-Based Mayo
Items to look for:
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- Hellman's Vegan Mayo
- Follow Your Heart
Vegenaise
- Avonaise
Eggs
Plant-Based Egg
Try using these as replacements:
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- Tofu
- Just Egg
- Vegg Egg
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Specifically for baking:
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- Applesauce
- Flaxseed
- Banana
- Vegan yogurt
Butter
Plant-Based Butter
Try brands Like:
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- Earth balance
- Miyokos
- Country Cook
Plant-Based