The following are our “Top Five Tips for Making the Switch”:
1. Make vegetarian versions of your favorite meals.
“Veg up” your favorite recipes simply by replacing the meat with
other foods. For example, replace the beef in burritos with
beans, guacamole, and grilled veggies, or try vegetarian beef
crumbles from Morningstar Farms or Boca. Make spaghetti with
marinara sauce and add roasted vegetables as well as vegetarian
meatballs or sausage (try Nate’s brand or GimmeLean).
2. Explore delicious vegetarian recipes.
You’ll be amazed by the variety of tasty vegan options, from
classic American dishes to Italian and Creole. People tell us
all the time that going vegetarian exposed them to an array of
flavors and foods they never knew existed.
3. Try tasty faux meats and dairy alternatives.
Sample the ever-growing lineup of mock meats – including
vegetarian burgers, hot dogs, turkey deli slices, riblets, and
chicken patties – and the vast array of tasty alternatives to
dairy products, like vegan cream cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.
Some of the most popular brands include Boca, Gardenburger,
Morningstar Farms, and Silk.
4. Sample microwaveable meals and convenience foods.
Always on the run? Check out the variety of vegan microwavable
meals in your local grocery store’s freezer aisle, like Amy’s
Black Bean Enchilada With Spanish Rice, Fantastic Foods’
Vegetarian 3-Bean Chili, and Yves’ Thai Lemongrass Veggie
Chick’n. There are many quick and easy vegetarian snacks,
including basics like fresh fruit and PB&J and unique options
like Tofurky Jerky and Silk Live! soy-yogurt smoothies.
5. Find vegetarian-friendly restaurants in your area.
Whatever your budget and wherever you live, you can enjoy great
vegetarian meals. Burger King, Ruby Tuesday’s, and Johnny
Rockets are just a few of the national chains that sell tasty
veggie burgers and other animal-friendly options.
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