Alice Vol. 1 No. 1

Vegan
Smart & Safe
By Lauren Lane
According to the Vegetarian Resource
Group, the number of Americans
who eat a vegan diet has doubled
in the past five years—and for good
reason. A diet that removes animal
products, like meat, eggs and dairy,
has been proven to provide both immediate
and long-lasting benefits. Even
iconic celebrities like Beyonce, Ellen
Degeneres, Carrie Underwood, Ellie
Goulding and Ariana Grande swear by
the lifestyle; so why not give it a try?
While going vegan in college can
seem overwhelming, expensive and
even dangerous, the lifestyle is actually
very adoptable. Check out our tips
for how to live a safe and satisfying
vegan lifestyle, and you’ll be on well on
your way to having more energy, glowing
skin and a leaner body.
1. Get to the grocery store
How you look is a reflection of what
you’ve been putting in your body, so if
you want to glow from the inside out,
it’s time to start eating more fresh and
nutrient-dense foods. Energy-dense
foods such as hamburgers and ice
cream will fill you up with loads of
calories and saturated fat, but nutrient-dense
foods such as spinach and
whole grains will fill you up with the
vitamins you need to fight off sickness
and lose unwanted fat. Fill up your
grocery basket with both fresh and
frozen fruits and vegetables, beans,
whole-grain bread, rice, pasta, hummus,
oatmeal, and nut butters.
2. Don’t be afraid to experiment
Explore your local grocery store or
farmer’s market for healthy meat and
dairy substitutes you may not have considered
before. Coconut-based yogurt,
black bean burgers, cashew milk ice
cream and tofu are all delicious examples
of vegan options that can replace
some of your favorite non-vegan foods.
Just be mindful that vegan ice cream
is still a dessert. If you’re still intimidated,
Pinterest can help you out with
hundreds of pins on how to seamlessly
incorporate these foods into your diet.
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