Easy Guide to Veganism | How to Go Vegan | Veganuary 101
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- If you are new to veganism then you are in the right place! Get all our tips that made it easy for us to not only go vegan but stay vegan.
In this video we walk you through our easy guide to veganism with 10 tips to go vegan long term!
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What's your best tip for a new vegan?
Eat vegan versions of your favorite meals
My favorite tip is the having a plan and not going cold turkey (no pun intended). But I also love the find alternatives and keep it simple son lol 😀
@@TamikaMichelle lol I actually went cold turkey after watching What The Health... I couldn't take it lol
Be gentle to yourself
Stop being vegan before you get too sick.
Where do you get your protein from?! “Looks right at the camera” 🤣 My answer to that question is “where your protein gets its protein” LOL! Works every time!
HAHAHA yes! I always say the same place as an elephant or a gorilla LOL
lol, my sister asked me that question. I told her that I get the protein from where all the animals get it from- the plants.
That's a good response lol
I am stealing this response Omgosh 😂😂😂😂
That's a good one 😂
This is such a nice, gentle approach to veganism. A lot of vegan influencers promote jumping all in right away and being super strict about it. I really appreciate how you two suggest going in slowly and not beating yourself up if you slip up! Thanks for the great video :)
My tip : explore grains and flours in Asian indian grocery stores. There are many different kinds of frozen vegan foods in store too. Like steamed IDLI, SAMOSA, VADA, SAMBHAR, VEGETABLE BURGER PATTY, VEGETABLE KEBAB, ALOO TIKKI, AND THERE ARE LOTS N LOTA OF SNACKS plantain chips, rice crackers, spicy noodles, papad crisps, tapioca chips, and many flavors of pickles in oil. Patel brothers store has all good quality foods.
Some brand names to try are
DEEP : FROZEN FOODS
SWAD :GRAINS AND LENTILS
HALDIRAM: FROZEN FOODS
DAWAAT RICE
MOTHER'S RECEIPE : PICKLES IN OIL
yesss this is such a good point. a lot of people tend to disregard non american cuisine when going for alternative diet options and that makes it so much harder to find a variety in food choice. adding different cultures foods to your pallet provides much more volume to your options.
I was vegetarian for 5-6 years then one day, January 23, 2003 I decided to go vegan. I find it easy. At first my meals were boring and lacking, but I became enthralled with nutrition and soon became confident that I was getting everything I needed. It’s also nice being able to quell any concerns from friends or family about my health. The hardest things for me is the haters and nasty commercials that my friends drool over
Totally get that. Congrats on almost 18 years!
Does your diet rely on store-bought plant based meat and other store bought plant based products? I try to go vegan (still can't exclude dairy completely) and what I experience is anxiety that I can't get enough satisfaction from vegan meals even though I try to use plenty of beans, lentils and tofu and thus top every meal with something unhealthy (mostly sweet and made of flour). There's no way back, but now I am so much afraid that I will end up with poor health not because of lack of protein or nutrients, but because of extra processed plant-based store bought products I would finally go for lacking satisfaction from food made of whole ingredients. I would really appreciate some shared experience from the one who has been vegan for 18 years!
@@user-cb6mq2qz3ufocus more on vegetables and beans and maybe take a break from tofu and the store bought meats. Tofu was fucking me up for a while, rarely have it now lol
I feel in addition to writing down things you already eat that are “accidentally vegan”, to also write down your new vegan recipes that you try so you never forget all the great things you can make. I find myself eating the same thing or thinking “d*mn, what do I eat?!” Because I forget all these great dishes I’ve made. If you write it down (like your own personal menu) it makes it easier on you when your shopping or just got off work and want something tasty but don’t want to think too much about it...
I haven’t done it yet, but I’m sure it works.
HAHHA, it's a great idea!
I actually have a little notebook dedicated for my foods (what I eat, recipes, nutritional value, etc.) And when I'm in my 'lazy' moment, I just find the easiest and nutrious food to make and boom 💥
I really do recommend anyone to do that!
We ate lots of the same foods for years! Until I started watching homestead videos and the homesteaders have cooking videos, it was mostly cheese, meat, and milk. My kids loved watching those cooking videos, eventually my husband had enough and he complained about the cheese videos, I said, enough, let's watch some vegan recipes and I was blown away by the awesome vegan channels such as make it dairy free, rainbow plant life, Avante Garde vegan are my favorite, also like Liv B, edgy veg, and followed many more and now I have so many recipes, I even started baking
I was able to stop smoking immediately right away. But my step mom had just died of lung cancer and cigarettes were significantly increasing in price. So I smoked my last pack and that was that. Literally, the only thing I've been able to do that with!🤣 these are excellent tips! Great advice.
So sorry to hear about your stepmom. Great job on quitting
So many great tips! I’ve been vegan for over 14 years now and it’s definitely a journey! Years ago, I accidentally had cheese at a restaurant and felt so much guilt even though I didn’t know before I ate it. It can be hard sometimes, but it’s a beautiful journey!
Amazing!
It's happened to me and I felt the most disgusting film on my mouth, it felt all grainy, unable to explain, I was disgusted and brushed and brushed it what does it do to our stomach?
I finally figured out who Larisha looks like !!! Alanis Morissette !!!!
Sure does!!!
Yup!
hahaha heard that one before :) I'll take it!
@@MakeItDairyFree she is adorable and so are you!
@@natashakramer4411 Thank you!
Me and my husband just switched from a standard American diet to vegan and it's only been a few days and we love it.
Congrats! Let us know if you have any questions
I just happened on one of your CZcams Tube video recipes. I have fallen in love with you guys. You seem to work well with each other, have a sincere interest in getting your message out without agrandizing yourselves, and you have REALLY good dishes (I’ve cooked 3 so far).
I remember trying tofu and jackfruit back when I first went vegan and literally hated them both. Now I can’t get enough of them 3.5 years later! It’s crazy how that happens!
I’m truly sorry that Andrew hates mushrooms. Maybe you’ll like them in a few years haha. 😂
It's really interesting right!
I wanted to go Vegan the beginning of last year. Didn’t happen. However it’s always stayed in the back of my mind. Now my mind is made up. I went shopping today; I didn’t get any “regular” food. I already only eat chicken and turkey. Just typing that my stomach turned a little. So I am going to take my time a enjoy the transition. Thank you for the tips they make so much sense. ✌🏽💙
I went Vegan Cold Tofurkey 🤣 September 5, 2020. Best decision!
HAHA good one ;). Congrats on almost 4 months!
@@MakeItDairyFree Thank You 🙏🏾
👏🏾👏🏾 I started April 5, 2020. I feel so much better! The thing I miss the most is hot wings but I stay focused on the bigger picture.
@@tiptip7 something about that 5th day! lol I feel amazing as well! Cauliflower always satisfies my wing cravings if it ever happens!
I have been at this for 7 years now, after first trying to be vegan many years ago and going back to being a vegetarian(who no longer bought leather, wool, tallow soap, etc.). Nowadays, it's really easy. I barely think about my consumption choices because they are automatic after a couple of beginning years of reading all product labels and looking things up online diligently. It's a practice, veganism is a practice like Buddhism is a practice; it's a lifestyle you never perfect but which you are always striving to do better at. Good tips here, MIDF Fam. Happy New Year, and TFP : )
Absolutely!
We know that fruits always taste great, but veggies sometimes need help. Magic Ingredient: Tahini Dressing... Tahini 1:1 or 2:1 w/water. Stir until smooth. Add lemon and/or lime, garlic and salt to taste. Great for brassicas & other veggies. Add to wraps for great flavor
I love the editing style on this video! It flowed so well and the little bit when andrew set up the camera and you 2 met in the kitchen. Thanks so much for the video 💖💖
Thanks so much Vivian!
As someone who has a bunch of digestive issues (Gluten-Intolorant, GERD, Low Sugar, Low Dairy) I have been playing with the idea of going Vegan as most Meats and Dairy products make me sick. Delighted to find your channel and begin my Vegan Journey.
Hello! Thank you for expressing that it is OK if you "fall off the vegan wagon"! I am easing into veganism. Thank you for the helpful tips!
You're so welcome! Let us know if you ever have any questions
Just what I needed to hear today😂 I started my vegan journey today💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Congrats! One meal at a time. We're here if you have any questions!
Congrarulations. It is a wonderful journey 😊
Congratulations! The more you learn about whats happening the clearer it becomes, you made the right decision.
This makes me so happy !!
If u don’t mind me asking how’s it been going
Haha 🤪 I actually went cold turkey but I'm a bit crazy and impatient. These are some great and simple tips. My number 1 tip is to follow these guys and their recipes! Oh, and it's also good to write down why you wanted to go vegan and keep that as a reminder and inspiration for when it gets hard.
aww thank you! Really appreciate that
What is good about taste buds is that the cells gets renewed every two weeks approxiamately so if you don't like somethig keep on and then you'll start to love it. That a great way to cut down sugar and salt from your diet and incorporates new foods ;)
Our bodies are pretty darn cool
Great video! I've been flexitarian for a while, and vegetarian starting today. Another step in my vegan journey.
You got this!
Well I did go vegan overnight. I went from standard American omnivore, meat in most meals, to vegan basically immediately. I had a few meals I made prior that I had saved that I ate. I'm also very aware this is extremely abnormal. I came to it via ethical conviction and it was strong. I had been convinced it was right, but when it clicked, there was no way I could continue.
I'm watching this to assist my wife who is currently taking the slow transition route. A lot of good tips in here. My wife is a very picky eater and I wasn't. That made a big difference.
Vegan already. But this is hella helpful y'all. Thanks
Thank you! Happy New Year!
Im so happy I came across your video. Im a beginner and im having a problem with feeling hungry. Its crazy how I never liked many veggies but I find myself loving them. I definitely need your support group.
We're so happy you found it helpful! The group can be found here: facebook.com/groups/amazingveganrecipes
I love you guys! So happy that I found you on CZcams! You're confident, chill, and very knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing your insights!
I really appreciated all of the tips you've gave and the recipes you share. Y'all are some down home people that are pretty awesome and cool. I look forward to each video y'all share. Also I really really like the fact y'all are not aggressive with this. Everyone is not the same in this journey. Everyone is different and I also like the fact all are soft spoken.
Thanks so much
I love y’all’s approach in helping people become vegan! It’s super welcoming and inspiring. Y’all aren’t trying to force it on anyone or shame people who eat meat, but rather encourage people to just try it. Much better than the vegan teacher who probably make people want to eat more. Sadly vegetarians/vegans get a bad connotation from extremists. Your recipes look amazing and your tips are great! Definitely plan on trying to eat less meat and dairy :)
Yes that's our goal! Glad it came across
I'm at the beginning of my journey. I LOVE breakfast and love cooking it. I instinctively starting focusing on breakfast and now my breakfast is vegan almost 100% of time. It's getting easier. I used to eat 2 eggs/day. Now I may have an egg about once every 2-3 months. #progress
OMG!! So helpful!! I do not like tofu, coconut, eggplant and kale. However, in 2020 I tried tofu in different ways and finally found that smashing it like mashed potatoes really helps tofu suck up the soup/sauce/spices I am cooking in. I taste less of tofu. Now that I have tackled tofu, I am in the process of giving coconut a second chance by trying to eat it different ways.
Great idea trying it all the ways!
I’m so excited to see this! I need it. I have tried many times to go vegan and end up quitting. Thank you for this!
We hope that you find this helpful!
@@MakeItDairyFree Very much so! Glad to know I haven’t failed knowing it took you both some years before being fully vegan. This is a journey I am willing to take! Thank you!!
I love the style of this video👌🏾 Very warm and welcoming to people interested in 'converting' to the lifestyle.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate that
I absolutely loooooove you two!!!! Thank you for being easy going and having a calming channel!!!!
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for all the great info! I’m starting down the vegan path, as I have to remove dairy from my diet for health reasons. I found your channel looking for dairy free information and have found all your reviews super helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your journey! 😄
So glad you found it helpful
Happy new year... !!!!! Great tips for new vegans in this new year... being a vegetarian for 15 years somewhere in there a few years ago was vegan for 2 years... returned to vegetarianism but my gut knew the directional path back to veganism... entering my third vegan year in February...
Congrats!
Love your channel! Vegan for almost 7 years now. Its definitley a big change- its a lifestyle. I was really blown away with the versatility of the plant culinary world. I end up eating things I have never tried and just enjoying the simplicity of eating plants.
I was a vegan back in the day when food choices were limited and not very good taste wise of what there was. You guys make me see how things changed for the better and hopefully tastier. I’m going to try a lot of your recommendations
Can I just tell you both how much I Iove your channel and blog and appreciate you. I'm a 44 year old black woman from Dallas, Texas (just want you to know your reach). I'm not a vegan, but I have a child with food allergies that necessitate the removal of dairy and eggs from what we eat. He's also allergic to wheat, and I'm gluten intolerant, and your recipes are easily adapted for this. Thank you both so much. 💓
We're so happy to hear that. Seriously these are the comments that keep us going. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help with subs or ideas
2 meals a week is a great tip. I am so afraid of messing up i do try to quit things cold turkey but that always back fires, followed by quilt, great tip again thank you thank you thank you.
Thanks so much for making this video! I've been vegetarian for years, but am trying to make the leap to quit dairy.
I am at the start point of my vegan journey.
I live in Kazakhstan and some people here assume “vegans are enemies of Kazakhs”, because the majority of food is some bread-stuff and meat (historical reasons actually!). There are no “no-meat” options at some places and little to no veggies present at the table (maybe it’s the problem of my family). So I feel somehow overwhelmed my that notion
Loved these tips, thank you 💖
We understand. I hope these tips can help you on your journey. Do the best you can
Im on a 30 day fast, day 10. I’ve been researching tons of vegan cooking videos. I think I’ll be able to jump into it from here.
You said to find an alternative to what you like. I chuckled a lot. That is similar to digging up your lawn and shrubs to put in a drought-tolerant xeriscape. Dig up one bush, then go in the house and sample burger recipe #8. Plan B: Fresh tomato-mayo sandwich like PVD (prevegan days).
Yay!!!! I would be really interested in your classes and newsletter!!!! I love y’all!!!
Take a bow ... this video was informative, fun ... 2 thumbs up. I am going to share it at a discussion group as we head to Earth Month ... April. I enjoy the two of you ... food tastes are interesting, but your cooking instruction is fabulous. Keep sharing, thanks.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
Much love. Thank you so much for making this interesting by just being yourselves. Gives me hope that its possible
You guys are hilarious! I love it. My son and I have dairy sensitivity/allergies and thank God he Loves fruit and veg. I could fry up some bell pepper, onion, zucchini and squash in a little olive oil and we would eat that as his meal. He is two years old by the way!!!!! I want to be healthier and eat more like him. And honestly some alot of the research I have done, being Dairy free is the closest thing to being vegan without actually giving up meat. I would like to one day have half of all our meals be vegan. Idk if I can go full vegan, but I also haven't started yet. Also, Mushrooms are disgusting and I'm allergic anyways.
I’ve been on a back and forth journey with this. I switched because my fam has a lot of health issues and I wanted to get ahead of it. Then I started realizing my recovery times after working out went way down. Switched back to pork and chicken and my body was not with it. Back in it again, going for it.
I love the comment about writing down the vegan food you can eat. I always walk into the store and can’t figure out what to get and become frustrated.
Thank you for this! Your videos & FB group have been really helpful. 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank U 🙏 I have been such a tough time meal planning as a newly returned 80% vegan. I just stumbled on your channels and so enthused - thanku - Mim
I love that keep it simple son 💕Thanks for all the helpful tips✌🏽❤️ Yes absolutely interested in classes🤸🏽♂️🤸🏽♂️🤸🏽♂️🤸🏽♂️🤸🏽♂️
Thanks!
This really helped me take those baby steps. ❤ I’m excited for my journey.
Love your channel !!! I decided this year I wanted to become vegan and this video is great. I would love to see vegan recipes with Walmart ingredients :)
Congrats! You got this.
I love the tip of try again because it worked for me. I tried nutritional yeast 5 years ago and hated… fast forward now I love it!
I was debated whether I would join your group but you guys won me over. I went vegan for a month but should have gotten a support group. Thanks for the tip.
Glad you found it helpful
ya'll are so funny! Love your channel:) Your kitchen is super cool too!
Thanks so much! 😊
i have always worried about nutrient content and have watch so many beginners guides i have lost count months ago.
the best advice i have found only in dribs and drabs is .... consume ...
1/2 plate of greens like broccoli, cauilflower, cabbage, lettuce, kale or spinach
1/4 plate carbs, meaning starchy veg like potatoes (inc sweet) or rice, barley, quinoa ect.
1/4 plate of protein eg beans, lentils, tofu or Tex veg protiens
snack on nuts and fruit
more info like this would be so helpfull xx i am no expert and 8 months in still struggle with the basics like above
Yes I stopped smoking cold turkey. I had people ask me what patches I used and I said none. I didn't use patches to start smoking. It was hard, and I still want one once in a while. People are a lot stronger than they think they are. So cold turkey vegetarian is so possible.
^5 to both of you! Keep on keeping on...good advice and great personalities!! Thanks for sharing n may the road you're traveling be blessed n safe! :)
Thanks so much!!
Yall are so adorable a war of tips lol 😆💕
HAHAHA :)
Glad I came across your channel..you guys are great and love the honesty.
Thanks so much!
First off, You two are beautiful.
Secondly, thank you. Me and my husband are beginning to transition. So this is timely and informative. Thank you!
Yall got this!
Thank you again for sharing & Happy NeW Year 🙏🏼💜👏🏼🥳
Happy New Year!
Best advise I’ve heard. This makes me more confident to transition to being vegan ❤️YALL ARE SO ADORABLE TOGETHER. BEAUTIFUL FAMILY
Thank you! This is so helpful and inspiring. 🌱
I've been vegetarian for 35 years. Thinking about becoming vegan this year. Thanks for the video.
Best of luck!
Hi I'm vegetarian. I eat alot of vegetables and lentils ,beans ,soya jackfruit is delicious ripe and green in curry. Love from South Africa
Thank you!
Thank you so much .... really.....you two are so appreciated ...
thank you!
Lovely couple!!! Thanks for the tips💜💚
I went cold turkey too. In November I told my husband I'm not eating any meat or fish for the next 3 weeks....its been almost 3 months. Not going back. Glad I found your videos
That is awesome! You got this!
Love this video! Got a question though: I used to be vegetarian and now I feel like going vegan. This said, I am very worried about getting all my vitamins as I don't eat a lot. Being a woman over 50, I also worry about calcium. I am not the type to count calories and stuff, so I would like to know if you also take multivitamins or if you would have resources to share. Thank you for your enthousiasm... it's contagious!
Thanks so much for watching! We're glad the video is helpful. For the most part we eat a very balanced diet and don't worry about it much. That being said we do take a multivitamin and a b12 spray.
Great video, just found your channel. Keep em coming! :)
I wish I had something like this when I first vegan. I love you guys! I made your Cacio R Peppe & added spinach. It was fantastic! 💚💪🏾✌🏽🍃🌱🌏
So happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
It is incredible how the taste buds evolve. Everything seems so much more flavorful
It's really interesting right
Thank you for your suggestions.🥰
Anytime!
Such a beautiful couple! Thank you for the information! Bless y’all!
Thanks!
Just found your channel! Love it! And the beard!
Awesome! Thank you!
just found this video, going to start a vegetarian/vegan diet. I am SO GLAD to hear a vegan say they hate mushrooms! lol. I hate mushrooms and almost EVERY vegan recipe has mushrooms in it, i'm like "does every vegan love mushrooms??..i'm in trouble" lol. but great tips and please send me good vibes on this new journey! Great job.
You got this! Let us know if you need any help
I’m starting today! I’m so excited, honestly most other meats I don’t really eat but the biggest one is chicken. Is there a substitute you guys have for replacing chicken?
You totally got this! It really depends on what you are making and if you are ok with processed vegan meat subs. Chickpeas, jackfruit and seitan are more natural subs. But you can do vegan chicken nuggets or vegan grilled chicken strips (gardein or daring brand)
You guys are so stinking cute! Thank you for all your info, I want to start taking beef out of my diet first. Currently working with ground turkey but your meals look amazing and I can’t wait to start this journey
We wish you the best!
Thank You very much for the tips! Love you videos and love you guys!
Thanks for watching!
Its actually wild how most things can be made vegan pretty easily once you get the hang of it.
I was vegan adjacent for years. Then, 2020 and home shoring made it a manageable change.
I found watching content with vegan product tests and recipes on CZcams (yours are my favorite 👏👏👏) to be a game changer. You can waste a lot of money trying vegan options on your own - because when a vegan product is bad, it can be so awful that it goes straight in the trash.
That said, any plans for a best and worst of 2020? That would be super fun to see.
Thanks for all the helpful content. 🙂
ahh we didn't have any plans for that but maybe we can do something like that this year! Thanks for the idea
Hey thank you for the video im looking at cutting out cruelty foods after a brilliant rage bait caught me in all my impotent hypocrisy. Haven't made any commitments yet but this video definitely helped ease me about facing down such a big shift in lifestyle.
This was so helpful and I definitely subscribed. I loved how you mentioned it’s ok to not like everything…. I felt like I was doomed because I don’t like tofu and eggplants, but I can’t wait to see your other recipes.
You guys are adorable, btw❤
Thank you so much!
Thankyou for the video✨ I’m trying to go Vegan however there’s one problem. I’m allergic to nuts and I can’t have shellfish. So what are some vegan foods that y’all would recommend me trying due to my oral allergies?
Lol I love mushrooms .. I had never had them until I worked at a restaurant with a salad bar. That was the first time I ever had beans outside of chili or burritos . Lol
This video was so comforting! Especially the parts about guilt from accidentally consuming or purchasing non vegan food.
So glad you enjoyed
GREAT TIPS! This video is SO accurate from start to end!
This was very helpful as a baby vegan. Thank you so much!
Jackfruit was one of my dinner/lunch menus when I was still in the Philippines 19yrs ago. My grandma (i believe she's the one that makes em) adds some dried fish and a little fish sauce for saviory (not our ingredients lol).
Basically a cocomilk savory jackfruit (close to ripe/unripe. In between the two) with onions, hint of garlic. Yup I think thats the giest of the menu without the dried fish and fish sauce. Could even be a: cocomilk curry jackfruit since I love curry and cocomilk in one bowl.
Hmm.. actually... thinking bout it now.. there are many ways to make a lunch/dinner jackfruit menu. Jackfruit salad! Forgot where I had that.. but it was semi ceviche style jackfruit salad (I'm sure the jackfruit was boiled/blanch/cooked with cocomilk), red onions, lemon, cocomilk, cherry tomatoes, salt&pep.
Nice, we have a few jackfruit recipes on our site for savory dishes too
@@MakeItDairyFree Sweet! I'll check it out once I recover from covid (not a good experience lol).
I gradually became vegetarian and vegan, looked amazing for several years. Then I had some stressful situations, pressions and gave up to veganism. I want to go back to veganism and never give up again, but it seems more harder than first time.
This was great! Thank you!
100% agree to brush off other people's opinions most people give you a hard time over their own guilt don't ask me why I'm vegan ask yourself why you're not
Thank you for another great video! Trying to go vegan in a household of non-vegans (vegan haters..joke) is hard. Any tips you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you 😊
Thank you so much for pointing out, that becoming a vegan can take a long time. Especially for some of us, who have a lot of food allergies. I'm still eating organic eggs and organic milk, and I hope to get to the vegan nirvana at some point. It is very important to me ❤, for the reverence of other lives, spiritually, emotionally, and physiologically. Thanks for the inspiration. ☺
You're welcome! One step at a time.
it's even more fun to sprinkle on some 'no flour' and top that off with 'no sugar'. LOL But it is achievable. thank you for the fabulous tips!
LOL