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Making the Transition

Some people shift into a vegan diet slowly, starting with vegan analogues — plant-based foods whose taste resembles animal products. Some people simply take out the animal products from their diet and replace them with plant foods with which they are already familiar with.

While others concentrate on experimenting with entirely new vegan foods, often from international cuisines. Thankfully, there is no shortage of vegan foods to help make the transition. In fact, most of the food we eat is vegan, without us knowing it!

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Go Vegan - Mind Body Soul

Start a Garden

An even better option is to grow your own food! If you have a porch that can hold large plant containers or a front or back yard with just a little space, start a garden of your own.

Growing your own food is a healthy and cheaper way to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Go to your nearest library or bookstore and find out what grows best in your neck of the woods and get planting!

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Inspiring Vegan Meal Ideas

Starting a vegan lifestyle is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover the joy of cooking and eating. With a little time, curiosity, and creativity, you’ll soon find your rhythm in the kitchen and build a new routine that feels second nature. Explore the colorful world of plant-based ingredients, try something new each week, and don’t be afraid to experiment — that’s where the magic happens.

If you’re looking for inspiration, dive into the incredible recipes from Post Punk Kitchen and Healthy Happy Life, both filled with delicious, approachable dishes that make vegan cooking exciting. You can also explore our Recipes for comforting classics and fresh new favorites, or take the guesswork out of planning with the Vegan Action National 7-Day Meal Plan, a simple and tasty way to kickstart your journey.

With so many flavors to explore and endless possibilities on your plate, mealtime might just become your favorite part of the day. Our current Feature Recipe is shown below, give it a try!

Breakfast

Lunch & Dinner

  • Baked potatoes and baked beans
  • Bean burrito with Spanish rice
  • Beans, rice and salsa tacos
  • Dairy-free pizza loaded with veggies 
  • Falafel in a pita pocket, topped with Tahini paste (Also known as tehina, it is a paste made from ground sesame seeds)
  • Pasta salad with Vegan mayonnaise
  • Pasta with cannellini beans and marinara sauce
  • Pasta with meatless meatballs
  • Peanut butter & jelly sandwich
  • Stir fried veggies with Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan or other mock meat
  • Taco salad- with vegetarian refried beans, salsa, guacamole, vegan sour cream, and taco sauce, over a bed of corn tortilla chips and lettuce
  • TLT (tempeh bacon, lettuce and tomato- with Vegenaise) and Sweet Potato Fries
  • Vegan chili
  • Vegan salad – add all your favorite veggies to a bed of green then top with your choice of nuts, seeds, beans, dried fruit, and add your favorite vegan dressing
  • Vegetable lasagna with tofu “ricotta”
  • Vegetarian hot dog, Vegetarian hot dogs wrapped in Crescent Rolls, Chopped vegetarian hot dog with vegetarian baked beans
  • Veggie burger: Quinoa Burgers, Black Bean Burgers, Lentil Burgers, Soy Burgers
  • Veggie lunchmeat sandwich

Snacks & Dessert

What to learn more about us?

Vegan Action is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to eliminate animal suffering, reduce environmental impacts, and improve human health through a vegan diet. Vegan Action is a provider of vegan certification via the Certified Vegan Logo.

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