Veganism<\/a> may not be for everyone; every person has different needs, so be sure to consult with your doctor first. It was a big adjustment for me 10 years ago, but now it\u2019s a piece of vegan cake! Here are some helpful tips if you’re interested in giving it a go.<\/p>\nGrocery Shopping<\/h3>\n
Vegan food is (contrary to popular belief) affordable and abundantly available in every supermarket\u2014providing you know where to look. Browse for the things you like, check to see if they are accidentally vegan, and if not, find an alternative. Pay special attention to the last bolded line that notes what the product \u201ccontains;” traditionally, this inclusion on the label is for people who suffer from allergies, but is a good hack if you’re looking for hidden non-vegan ingredients. Obviously if the product contains milk, eggs, or shellfish, it’s a no-go. (Note that you’ll need to read the actual ingredients to see if other animal products like honey or gelatin is contained as they will not be listed as an allergen).<\/p>\n
Other ingredients that are not vegan are: Lactic acid (dairy-based, unless noted as plant-based); some refined sugar (sugar may be carbon filtered using bone char… from the bones of animals); L-cysteine (commonly found in bagels and bread, it\u2019s from feathers or hair, animal and human); beeswax\/honey (bees are animals too). Many of your favorite grocery staple items are vegan: Whole grain bread, most pastas, rice, soups, sauces, dips, salad dressings. One can easily go unhealthy with the amount of veganized junk food out there. Just because it\u2019s vegan doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s always good for you. Stick with whole and unprocessed foods as much as possible.<\/p>\n