There are plenty of great reasons to be vegan – personal health, great taste, animal welfare, improving the environment and more.
That said, many of us sometimes need a bit of added support to maintain a vegan lifestyle over the long-term.
So, your team at Vegan News Daily is pleased to present our top seven list!
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- Know your “WHY” for being vegan! There are so many reasons to be vegan — from compassion for animals to the environment and from the health benefits to the environmental impact.
- Eat enough food. Most plant-based foods are less processed and less caloric. Increase your portion size overtime so that you are eating enough food in the day to sustain your energy.
- Don’t over-complicate it. Keep your meals simple. You’ll get more enjoyment from your food when you can appreciate each ingredient. Too many ingredients in a meal is confusing for our senses and difficult to digest.
- Eat lots of FRESH living produce. Enjoy fruits, veggies, sprouts and greens.
- Keep highly processed foods to a minimum. As Dr. Fuhrman says, the best foods are the ones with no label at all.
- Reduce or eliminate processed sugar, oil and salt. These ingredients make food hyper-palatable (which makes you eat more) and dulls your taste buds.
- Have fun, find a support system like our Vegan Dinner Club series and make sure to stay social!
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So, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your favorite ideas and suggestions to us at: [email protected].