6 keys to become vegan without stress

Many people are deciding to take the step towards a more responsible lifestyle with the planet and with animals. But We have spent our whole lives with certain consumption habits that it is very difficult to change.

Some people are beginning to realize what the meat industry represents and the cruelty of animal exploitation. Want to become vegan or vegetarianbut often they do not dare to take the step.

Taking the step towards a vegan diet and lifestyle it can be easy if you know how to do it right. We give you 6 keys to do an easy transition and at your own pace That will save you a lot of headaches. They are quiet steps, so that anyone can make this change comfortably.

These guidelines are based on the guidance script proposed by Virginia Messina, a dietitian with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

1. Substitute cow’s milk for vegetable milk

Start with changes that do not alter your habits. Swap cow’s milk for almond, coconut, rice, soy or hemp drinks. You can substitute it in whatever way you were used to taking it. You will find cooking creams, mayonnaises and vegan cheeses, as well as alternative preparations to eggs.

2. Prepare the products yourself

Although preparing the products is more laborious, it allows you to have much more control and awareness of what you are consuming. And it is much easier than you think.

With a Chufamix you can make vegetable milk in a few minutes. And with them prepare really delicious vegan sauces and cheeses.

Homemade preparations that replace eggs depend on their role in the recipe; a very common one is to let a tablespoon of ground flax rest with 3 tablespoons of water (equivalent to a large egg).

3. Stop eating chicken or turkey

Although chicken and turkey are more sustainable than pork or beef, more animals die to get the same amount of protein. Poultry should be the first thing you put down.

You will find processed products that look similar to meat, such as sausages, hamburgers, meatballs and other preparations based on soy, seitan, legumes and vegetables. You can also prepare them at home.

4. Substitute products of animal origin in your recipes

In most preparations meat can be substituted for another ingredient without difficulty. With chopped seitan or tofu, exquisite bolognese are made, for example. Nutritional yeast takes the place of Parmesan. With whole wheat spaghetti with seaweed, you already have a simple and popular dish in its vegan and healthy version.

5. Look for new meatless recipes

There are excellent vegan books for beginners. We leave you with some interesting literary references, international or close to Spanish gastronomy, with which you can delight yourself in a respectful way with animals:

El Veganomicón, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero (Gaia Publisher) is an international reference. Vegan Mediterranean Cuisine, by Laura Kohan (RBA Publisher). Vegan Delights, by Toni Rodríguez (Océano Publisher).

6. Eat more legumes

Meat, fish, eggs and dairy are protein foods. From the nutritional point of view it is necessary to replace them with legumesvery balanced.

Besides traditional stews interpreted the vegan waytry preparations from other cultures, such as hummus and falafel or curried dhal from India.