{"id":7202,"date":"2020-01-14T02:02:10","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T10:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=7202"},"modified":"2020-05-17T23:07:27","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T06:07:27","slug":"12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tips To Help You Stay Vegan in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>Of all the people I know who\u2019ve gone vegan, I\u2019ve noticed that there is always a powerful, soul arising urge to embrace a more conscious lifestyle. Sometimes it\u2019s for health reasons, sometimes it\u2019s because we feel compassion for sentient life, sometimes it\u2019s because we love the planet, and often, it&#8217;s a combination of all of those. We see the total rightness in it, we lunge forward enthusiastically with a passion that feels as if it might even set the world on fire\u2026 For some, it may seem challenging, especially when surrounded by others who don\u2019t quite get our heartfelt choices. Yet, it needn\u2019t be so difficult if we see things from an open-hearted perspective and prepare ourselves ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scroll down for my 12 Tips &#8211; and please do watch my video here for a more condensed version with lots of inspiration for your vegan journey\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"player_1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eN-fX4ruqEU?enablejsapi=1&amp;wmode=opaque\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#When_I_first_started_out_it_was_so_lonely\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >When I first started out it was so lonely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#Down_the_West_Coast_USA_one_vegan_restaurant_at_a_time\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >Down the West Coast USA one vegan restaurant at a time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#Healthy_plant-based_eating_is_now_taking_the_world_by_storm\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >Healthy plant-based eating is now taking the world by storm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#1_Find_out_where_you_can_eat_out_ahead_of_time\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >1. Find out where you can eat out ahead of time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#2_Learn_to_cook_new_dishes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >2.\u00a0Learn to cook new dishes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#3_Be_prepared_if_you_go_out_for_the_day\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >3.\u00a0Be prepared if you go out for the day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#4_Stay_informed_about_vegan_nutrition\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >4.\u00a0Stay informed about vegan nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#5_Remind_yourself_why_you_went_vegan_in_the_first_place\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >5.\u00a0Remind yourself why you went vegan in the first place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#6_Find_like-minded_people\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >6. Find like-minded people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#7_Help_out_when_invited_to_dine_at_a_friends_house\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >7.\u00a0Help out when invited to dine at a friend\u2019s house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#8_Call_the_restaurant_ahead_of_time\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >8.\u00a0Call the restaurant ahead of time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#9_Make_being_vegan_%E2%80%98normal\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >9.\u00a0Make being vegan \u2018normal\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#10_Find_new_vegan_meals_products_and_dishes_ready-made_in_your_local_health_food_store_or_supermarket\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >10.\u00a0Find new vegan meals, products, and dishes ready-made in your local health food store or supermarket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#11_Forgive_yourself\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >11.\u00a0Forgive yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/12-tips-to-help-you-stay-vegan\/#12_Learn_more_about_which_ingredients_are_vegan_and_which_are_not\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >12.\u00a0Learn more about which ingredients are vegan and which are not<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_I_first_started_out_it_was_so_lonely\"><\/span>When I first started out it was so lonely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When I embraced a vegan lifestyle some 21 years ago I felt incredibly alone. That loneliness, however, soon unraveled itself opening up a whole new world of possibilities. One of the first things I did was subscribe to a vegan magazine, reading each issue from cover to cover. Knowing that there were others out there paving the way made a huge difference. I found a couple of pen-pals (these days you\u2019d join a forum or subscribe to a blog). I located my nearest local vegan contact who lived about an hour away and we arranged our first meeting. We didn\u2019t have internet or email back then (or at least most of us didn\u2019t), so I had lots of time to contemplate and try to figure things out myself\u2026 getting any sort of information usually involved a long, eager wait for the postman to arrive after finding addresses on adverts or articles in various publications. You had to be totally committed!<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Down_the_West_Coast_USA_one_vegan_restaurant_at_a_time\"><\/span>Down the West Coast USA one vegan restaurant at a time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I remember in 1997 when traveling to the USA, I wrote to the Ahimsa Magazine for travel advice (which I believe may now be the American Vegan Society). Weeks later I received a list of vegan-friendly cafes and restaurants on the West Coast. That one piece of paper with addresses and phone numbers was my route-map when I arrived. It allowed me to venture my way from Seattle to San Diego, one veggie cafe at a time. Thankfully, it\u2019s infinitely easier to find information now. In recent years the world-wide-web has gained increasing popularity. The day\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HappyCow.net<\/a>\u00a0flung open it\u2019s etheric doors changed my travel plans forever! I\u2019ve enjoyed the most delicious vegan food all over the world as a result, with a couple of simple clicks on my keyboard and an adventuresome spirit. I often travel with the retreat work that I do and one of the very first things I do when we are set to visit a new country is excitedly check HappyCow and see where we can eat!<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_plant-based_eating_is_now_taking_the_world_by_storm\"><\/span>Healthy plant-based eating is now taking the world by storm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being vegan is much more popular these days. It really excites me when I hear that more and more people are making the transition to a much more conscious way of living. I still often hear stories of how difficult it can be to stay vegan though, especially when visiting friends, family or traveling. So here are some friendly tips to help you stay on the vegan path\u2026<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Find_out_where_you_can_eat_out_ahead_of_time\"><\/span>1. Find out where you can eat out ahead of time<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12718 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/HappyCowLogo_600-300x75.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/HappyCowLogo_600-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_600\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/HappyCowLogo_600.jpg 600w\" alt=\"HappyCowLogo_600\" width=\"300\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a>It can be so disheartening wandering around trying to find a vegan-friendly restaurant in a strange town. I\u2019ve been there many times! So, find out where you can eat ahead of time. Discover new local places you\u2019ve never heard of. Unveil far away hidden gems. Without\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Happy Cow<\/a>, I wouldn\u2019t have found so many amazing eateries!<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Learn_to_cook_new_dishes\"><\/span>2.\u00a0Learn to cook new dishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is a plethora of awesome recipes and vegan friendly recipe books available these days. When I first started creating vegan dishes in the 1990\u2019s I had to start from the ground up, on a mission to show people how delicious vegan food could be. In the last couple of years, I\u2019ve published\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/the-kind-earth-cookbook\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">several recipe books<\/a>. My website has lots of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/kind-earth-recipes\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">healthy vegan recipes<\/a>\u00a0listed for free too. Set some time aside to create tasty food and enjoy your own culinary delights. It doesn\u2019t have to be complex; often the simplest dishes are the tastiest. For simplicity,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/coconut-mint-pea-soup-out-of-this-world-delicious-healthy-vegan-recipe\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\">see my mint pea soup<\/a>. It\u2019s ready in 15 minutes, and has only five ingredients! Find recipes that inspire you. Surprise your family with tasty new foods or have a party and invite a bunch of friends around to share. Everyone can cook!<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_prepared_if_you_go_out_for_the_day\"><\/span>3.\u00a0Be prepared if you go out for the day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It might be tempting to diverge from the vegan path when you go out for the day, especially if you have lots of stuff that you used to eat wafted under your nose. So bring some tasty filling, conscious snacks in case you can\u2019t find anything while you are out. I\u2019ve always found it invaluable to think ahead and pop a few delicious things in my bag to keep me going.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1570672954\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;camp=1789&amp;amp;creative=9325&amp;amp;creativeASIN=1570672954&amp;amp;linkCode=as2&amp;amp;tag=conscious0b-20&amp;amp;linkId=JWVWF7UHSTSAMOBG\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2706 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_209\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/becoming-vegan-image-209x300.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_209\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/becoming-vegan-image-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_241\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/becoming-vegan-image.jpg 241w\" alt=\"becoming vegan image\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>4.\u00a0Stay informed about vegan nutrition<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common concerns about staying vegan is whether or not you\u2019ll get enough protein, iron, vitamin D and other nutrients. There\u2019s a plethora of information and insight out out there to put your mind at ease and some reliable books devoted to vegan nutrition. Make sure that you know where important nutrients like B12, vitamin D and iron come from. Stay up to date with new research too \u2013 new discoveries keep surfacing \u2013 many of which are most supportive. There are a couple of books that I highly recommend as easy to read, excellent resources for vegan nutrition:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Becoming-Vegan-Express-Plant-based-Nutrition\/dp\/1570672954\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=becoming+vegan%2C+express&amp;qid=1578996110&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Becoming Vegan, Express\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Plant-Based-Nutrition\/dp\/1615641017\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+complete+idiot%27s+guide+to+plantbased+nutrition&amp;qid=1578996174&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Complete Idiot\u2019s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=conscious0b-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1615641017\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Remind_yourself_why_you_went_vegan_in_the_first_place\"><\/span>5.\u00a0Remind yourself why you went vegan in the first place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For many people it\u2019s because they really care about sentient life. Watch\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VlNXG1_gheI\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">\u2018Earthlings\u2019<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ql8xkSYvwJs\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">\u2018If Slaughterhouses Had Glass Walls,\u2019<\/a>\u00a0or see what new videos are current. It\u2019s very difficult to have anything to do with consuming animal products after reminding yourself of the hard facts. Likewise, if you adopted a vegan diet after a serious health condition, remind yourself why you made the change in the first place.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Find_like-minded_people\"><\/span>6. Find like-minded people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It can be a lonely journey on your own. Find a local vegan group; join a vegan forum; go to vegan fairs, gatherings, camps, festivals, etc. Getting to know other people socially can make a world of difference. I\u2019ve always found people super friendly and happy to connect, share experiences, meet up, etc. Although I find most vegan people lovely, like all walks of life you get all sorts, so be discerning. Don\u2019t be put off if you meet a bunch that you don\u2019t resonate with. I know a few people have told me lately that they\u2019ve met folk that have made them feel uncomfortable, which can be off-putting. If that happened to me, I\u2019d just walk away. Stick with it, try something else and you\u2019ll soon gravitate to like-minded souls before you know it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Help_out_when_invited_to_dine_at_a_friends_house\"><\/span>7.\u00a0Help out when invited to dine at a friend\u2019s house<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>People usually love getting help! It doesn\u2019t need to be a big deal. If you are fortunate enough to be invited over for dinner, then offer to bring a delicious dish that everyone will love. You\u2019ll find people become really interested in what is actually in it and how you made it taste so good. One of my favourite dishes to share is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/lentil-cottage-pie-gluten-free-vegan-feel-good-comfort-food\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">Easy Lentil Cottage Pie.<\/a>\u00a0It\u2019s filling, delicious, and there has never been a morsel left during all the years I have served it.\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/vegan-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/coconut-chocolate-fudge-with-creamed-coconut-only-4-ingredients-dairy-free-vegan\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">Coconut Chocolate Fudge<\/a>\u00a0are also big winners. The most common comment is,\u00a0<em>\u201cWow \u2013 I didn\u2019t realise\u00a0that eating vegan could taste so good!\u201d<\/em> Better still \u2013 don\u2019t tell people it\u2019s vegan until later\u2026then they\u2019ll really be amazed. People often don\u2019t realise how scrumptious vegan food can be. With a tasty dish or two, you can soon dispel the <em>\u2018I thought vegans only ate rabbit food\u2019<\/em>\u00a0myth.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Call_the_restaurant_ahead_of_time\"><\/span>8.\u00a0Call the restaurant ahead of time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are eating out with friends later, it might seem like a bit of a faff to call the restaurant ahead of time, but it saves that awkward moment of not having a clue what you can eat when you get there (and then sticking out like a sore thumb when you ask a thousand questions about every option on the menu). If that bothers you, then call ahead. Most places can usually offer something and you\u2019ll have the opportunity to get any questions out of the way so that you kick back and relax when you are there.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Make_being_vegan_%E2%80%98normal\"><\/span>9.\u00a0Make being vegan \u2018normal\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paradoxically, when I stopped being bothered about what people would think about my eating choices, everyone started accepting it as normal. People really don\u2019t like it if you get in their face and criticize their own choices, it just throws up walls. First of all, be happy that at least you are doing your bit! Feel compassion for others no matter what they eat.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the key\u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>If you can be content in yourself, people are much more open to asking about what<\/em><br \/>\n<em>you are eating, with genuine curiosity, and at times, even start questioning their own choices.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I used to think that if people become informed, then they\u2019d go vegan in a flash. It doesn\u2019t work like that with most people\u2026 so don\u2019t be disheartened, just do your own thing. If people resonate with your vibe, then you\u2019ll be the first person they turn to if they need advice on more conscious food choices. Now I see lots of people going vegan around me because they keep asking what my secret is and genuinely want to learn more. It rubs off \u2013 just by \u2018being\u2019 \u2013 and frequently invokes LASTING change!<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Find_new_vegan_meals_products_and_dishes_ready-made_in_your_local_health_food_store_or_supermarket\"><\/span>10.\u00a0Find new vegan meals, products, and dishes ready-made in your local health food store or supermarket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This can be a bit of a fun adventure. What exciting new thing can you discover today? Make sure you\u2019ve always got something tasty in at home to pull out at a moment\u2019s notice. If you haven\u2019t weaned yourself of junk food yet, then keep some semi-healthy vegan junk food alternatives in. At least it will stop you reaching out for something that you\u2019d regret later and you can tell yourself that \u2018at least it\u2019s vegan\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Forgive_yourself\"><\/span>11.\u00a0Forgive yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Self-forgiveness is not to be underestimated! Eating vegan is all about being compassionate. So don\u2019t forget to be compassionate towards yourself too. If you slip from the path, then remember that there\u2019s always the next moment to get back on track again. Learn to forgive your slip-ups and use them to motivate yourself to be more committed in future. Celebrate the journey \u2013 don\u2019t make it a prison sentence. Being mostly vegan is far more beneficial than not being interested in conscious eating at all.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Learn_more_about_which_ingredients_are_vegan_and_which_are_not\"><\/span>12.\u00a0Learn more about which ingredients are vegan and which are not<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Peta has a list of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/living\/food\/animal-ingredients-list\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">most common non-vegan ingredients that you might find<\/a>. Learn to love reading ingredients. It really does get easier with time. See reading ingredients on the back of packets as a mission, knowing that you\u2019ll never know what you might find. It\u2019s really exciting when you find something new that meets your compassionate ethics. Alternatively, if you are super-keen, do what I did and start making everything from scratch with whole, fresh ingredients and you\u2019ll never need to read a label again.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your vegan journey. Please feel free to share your experiences or ask questions in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p>From my heart to yours<br \/>\nAnastasia<\/p>\n<p data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30\"><strong>Pin on your Pinterest board\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/pin\/373376625359026321\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_547\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Tips-for-staying-vegan-PIN.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_200\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Tips-for-staying-vegan-PIN-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_400\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Tips-for-staying-vegan-PIN-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossy,ret_img,w_547\/https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Tips-for-staying-vegan-PIN.jpg 547w\" alt=\"12 Tips for Staying Vegan by Anastasia, Kind Earth\" width=\"547\" height=\"820\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>All opinions expressed in this article are those of the author.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article has been re-published by permission from Anastasia Eden &#8211; you can find the original article here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/12-tips-for-staying-vegan\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.kindearth.net\/12-tips-for-staying-vegan\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1578452340964000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFJKVHfSRoNZ9A_Bjipr5r9iLdJmQ\">https:\/\/www.kindearth.<wbr \/>net\/12-tips-for-staying-vegan\/<wbr \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the people I know who\u2019ve gone vegan, I\u2019ve noticed that there is always a powerful, soul arising urge to embrace a more conscious lifestyle. Sometimes it\u2019s for health reasons, sometimes it\u2019s because we feel compassion for sentient life, sometimes it\u2019s because we love the planet, and often, it&#8217;s a combination of all of those. We see the total rightness in it, we lunge forward enthusiastically with a passion that feels as if it might even set the world on fire\u2026 For some, it may seem challenging, especially when surrounded by others who don\u2019t quite get our heartfelt choices. Yet, it needn\u2019t be so difficult if we see things from an open-hearted perspective and prepare ourselves ahead of time. Scroll down for my 12 Tips &#8211; and please do watch my video here for a more condensed version with lots of inspiration for your vegan journey\u2026 When I first started out it was so lonely When I embraced a vegan lifestyle some 21 years ago I felt incredibly alone. That loneliness, however, soon unraveled itself opening up a whole new world of possibilities. 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