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Seitan, Quorn and tofu are fantastic substitutes for meat<br />
and can be used to create plant-based versions of your<br />
favourite dishes, from spaghetti bolognese to chicken<br />
tikka masala (be aware that Quorn does sometimes use<br />
egg in its products). They’re all easy to cook, packed with<br />
healthy plant proteins and have a very convincing meatlike<br />
texture.<br />
What about milk? Thankfully, the dairy section in<br />
supermarkets is now filled with a huge array of plantbased<br />
milks, including soy, oat, almond and coconut, all<br />
with a milky texture and their own unique flavour. There<br />
are huge varieties of vegan cheeses too, from coconutbased<br />
cheddars to softer cheeses made from cashew<br />
nuts. Although they won’t taste exactly like the real deal,<br />
they’re close enough – and delicious in their own right!<br />
Love your Greek-style yoghurt? Plant-based powerhouse<br />
Oatly even do a vegan version of that too.<br />
Eating out is also easier than ever. Every Veganuary, more<br />
and more restaurants and fast-food chains are adding<br />
extra vegan options to their menus, with the famous<br />
Greggs ‘sausage roll’ going viral in 2019. Now, even<br />
Dominoes, KFC and Pizza Hut offer vegan versions of their<br />
most popular meals; sacrificing meat and dairy doesn’t<br />
mean you have to sacrifice junk food!<br />
What about your health?<br />
Contrary to popular belief, you can get all the nutrients<br />
your body needs from eating a varied and balanced<br />
vegan diet. The only vitamin that’s difficult to find is<br />
Vitamin B-12, but thankfully many cereals, soy milks – and<br />
even Marmite – are fortified with this essential vitamin.<br />
Eat your five-a-day, pack lots of protein-rich beans and<br />
pulses into your diet, and get your calcium and iron from<br />
green, leafy vegetables and wholemeal bread. If you find<br />
it difficult to cram everything in, supplements are also an<br />
option and the Veganuary website has plenty of health<br />
and nutrition tips for going vegan the right way.<br />
Is veganism more expensive?<br />
There is a common misconception that adopting a vegan<br />
diet is more expensive, but this isn’t necessarily true. Highquality<br />
meat and dairy products can be costly and cutting<br />
them out of your diet in favour of fresh fruits and vegetables<br />
can actually help you save money on your weekly shop.<br />
Branded meat and dairy substitutes can be more pricey,<br />
but most long-term vegans will buy these rarely, instead<br />
getting their nutrients from beans, rice, pasta, fruits and<br />
vegetables – the cheapest ingredients in the world!<br />
Visit uk.veganuary.com to sign up today.
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