{"id":23045,"date":"2022-01-02T22:32:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T06:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=23045"},"modified":"2022-03-15T05:26:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T12:26:36","slug":"common-concerns-about-veganuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/common-concerns-about-veganuary\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Common Concerns About Veganuary: Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shifting to a vegan lifestyle or even trying out Veganuary 2022<\/a><\/strong> can be a big step with many inevitable changes. It\u2019s understandable that you might feel nervous about taking the leap and sticking to the commitment of going vegan! TeamCow can relate to that initial feeling! However, we are here to reassure you that the journey is infinitely more enjoyable and fulfilling than you  would ever imagine.

Let’s start by addressing some of the most common worries that cross our minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Will I have to give up my favourite foods?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We might tend to dwell on what we’re missing out on. Instead, why don’t you try shifting your perspective by thinking about all the things you still can eat, and all the new things you’ll try as a result of the new lifestyle? Staples such as pasta<\/a>, rice, most breads, tortilla wraps, etc are already vegan! If you like sausages, maybe give vegan sausages a try? They are amazing these days and 100% worth trying. If you want cheese, you can have that too – there are hundreds of companies producing all kinds of vegan cheese<\/a>. Almost every animal-based food you enjoy eating is now available in a vegan version, so it\u2019s really just a matter of keeping an open mind and swapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live in a place where veganism is still relatively new and therefore access to dairy and meat alternatives is limited, you can always refer to the multitude of vegan blogs<\/a> or youtube channels and get cooking! This way, you may discover a whole new approach to cooking, and possibly a love for it too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Will I get enough protein on a vegan diet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a whole array of delicious, affordable, and healthy vegan protein sources! To make the best of them, it\u2019s generally a good idea to eat a colourful and varied diet of plant-based foods including chickpeas, lentils, nuts, seeds, beans, peanut butter, quinoa, green peas, whole grains, tofu, and other soy products. It is possible to get more than enough protein on a vegan diet<\/a> (watch this doc<\/a> if you don\u2019t believe us)! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Aren\u2019t vegan foods boring or lacking in flavour?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many\u00a0 are likely used to eating a meat-centric diet with eggs, cheese, and maybe a tiny side of vegetables, so it can be hard to think outside that box. Because animal-based foods tend to be higher in fat and salt than plant-based foods, people may believe that vegan food options are not only limited but also bland. The truth is, the abundance and variety of a vegan diet is limitless<\/em>! With different flavours and textures, using marinades and spices (just like cooking meat) vegan food is far from boring. By trying vegan, you are also choosing to open your mind and palate to a much larger, vibrant world of cuisines.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. How will I dine out with friends?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you might feel uncomfortable dining out with friends or family who are meat eaters, there are things you can do to feel more comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n