Guide to Eating Vegan

Tips for Eating Out as a Vegan

• Plan Ahead

  • ​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.

• 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. 

• Download HappyCow

  • HappyCow allows you to locate the vegan friendly spots near you​

      Easy Vegan Swaps      

Dairy Cheese

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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

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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

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Plant-Based Milk

Options include:

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- Soy

- Almond

- Oat

- Coconut

- Cashew

- Walnut

- Rice

- Pea

Eggs

Plant-Based Egg

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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

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Plant-Based Butter

Try brands Like:

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- Earth balance

- Miyokos

- Country Cook

Plant-Based