Vegan diet in the New Year

For many, New Year is very symbolic. According to some superstitions, one should definitely celebrate the New Year with clear goals and as a new person. Either way, the turn of the year is the best time for change. At the top of the list of New Year's resolutions are usually sports and healthy eating. This can be done, for example, by switching to a vegan diet, which many make a personal challenge in January. There are many different good reasons that speak for the vegan diet. The most important of these are your own health and an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Should you also plan to eat vegan in the new year, then this article is just right for you.

Let's start with the biggest prejudices - vegan food doesn't have to be expensive and hard to get. The selection of possible recipes, as well as vegan food is quite impressive. So going to the nearest organic store is not mandatory, because even conventional supermarkets have more than enough vegan products on offer. For inspiration you can, for example, compile a list before you go shopping. Lidl has a diverse selection of vegan products, including vegan sausage, vegan cheese, tofu, meat substitutes and much more. 

You don't have to worry about eating out either, as restaurants are happy to join in on the vegan trend. Vegan alternatives have become an integral part of most restaurants' menus. So your requests are not too cumbersome, nor do you have to make do with just a small starter salad.

A change in diet often sounds like a lot of discipline, because all of a sudden you're supposed to keep your hands off certain products. But who thinks vegan diet consists only of salad, is definitely wrong. There are many products that are vegan by themselves, such as vegetables and fruits. Then there are all the vegan alternatives for conventional foods, such as sausage, cheese and schnitzel. It's best to look at a guidebook on vegan nutrition. That way, you'll know not only which products are good for you, but also how to get the most important vitamins and nutrients. By the way, it's easy to get started with delicious recipes.

Especially for beginners there are some things to consider, because our body is a complex mechanism. Our diet should cover the daily need for vitamins and nutrients, otherwise deficiency symptoms can occur. Those who eat a vegan diet may especially miss iron and vitamin B12. If necessary, the need can be met with the help of supplements. Keep for it best consultation with your physician.

Vegan diets get you to cook fresh. There are many recipes to try. Also, pre-cooking can help you stick to the plan.

How about a delicious Pumpkin Soup? 

Every beginning is difficult and especially at the beginning it can happen that one or the other meal does not fit into the vegan diet. Especially in the beginning, for example when you visit your family for the first time since you have changed your diet, it may happen that you are not offered an alternative or that you simply take time out. Take your time with the change and do not consider the small exceptions too tragic. Little by little, you will find it easier to resist.

Whether Veganuary as a trend or a conscious decision, it is clear that being vegan is more than just a way of eating. It stands for an environmentally conscious and sustainable lifestyle with a lot of love for your own body. Meanwhile vegan also stands for a community. In any case, you are not alone and can always share your experience with other vegans and get more tips, which are very helpful, especially in the beginning.