I've been following the vegan lifestyle for 11 months now and I will never go back. Why? This is an affordable and healthy lifestyle that not only fuels wellbeing but the response in those who think they cannot contribute to ethical issues our world is facing.
It's a bit of a stereotype that veganism is expensive and it can be, just like any lifestyle if you're not completely aware of what to buy. The reason for this is because the production of vegan products is low in comparison to animal products, thus the jump in price. Not only that but the government heavily fund the animal agriculture industry to a greater degree over that of plant-based farmers which greatly increases the cost of ingredients. These are businesses remember. It's exciting that vegan branded products are becoming more readily available in our supermarkets and are a great treat, but these are not all necessarily necessity items.
The trick is to buy whole plant-based foods such as fruit, vegetables, grains, and legumes. This means rather than buying a pre-made vegan product, have a go at making it yourself. This can be daunting, especially if you're like I was and are used to just putting something into an oven. There are thousands of amazing vegan recipes on the internet, YouTube being my favourite as there are step-by-step guides. You can make anything vegan and there are plenty of recipes to show you how. This doesn't have to be the case for everything you consume, but it definitely helps cut costs.
I usually shop at Aldi because it's just up the road from me, but the trick is to shop around. Web sites such as MySupermarket are great for this and help you get the best deal on branded/unbranded items. I personally find Aldi is great because their produce is super low-cost in comparison to other supermarkets.
When starting off, it may be difficult to utilise what you really need versus what you think you need but in time you'll find yourself gravitating to certain foods more than others. I'm 11 months in and am only just finding my way with what food to buy that won't break the bank, taste good and still gives me high nutrition content.
I may do a vegan shopping list for typically what I'd recommend buying for a week's worth of food when starting out.
If you have any questions comment below or send me a tweet @h_nyman.
Thanks for reading,
When starting off, it may be difficult to utilise what you really need versus what you think you need but in time you'll find yourself gravitating to certain foods more than others. I'm 11 months in and am only just finding my way with what food to buy that won't break the bank, taste good and still gives me high nutrition content.
I may do a vegan shopping list for typically what I'd recommend buying for a week's worth of food when starting out.
If you have any questions comment below or send me a tweet @h_nyman.
Thanks for reading,
