While not everyone will adopt a strictly vegan diet, we can all benefit from eating more like a vegan. In the article, 6 Vegan Habits Everyone Should Adopt (Without Giving Up Meat), you will learn about marvelous options sure to delight even the most committed carnivores. Well, maybe number six will take a bit of experiencing before the benefits are thoroughly enjoyed.
1. Pile on the veggies.
Get into the habit of adding veggies to everything. The article mentioned tomato and lettuce on sandwiches, shredded carrots and cucumber in burritos, and roasted carrots and asparagus with rice and pasta dishes. I would add artichokes and water chestnuts—which are actually aquatic vegetables.
2. Swap out the mayo.
Because of the egg yolks, traditional mayo is off limits to a vegan diet. Amazingly delicious suggestions include hummus, pesto, mustard (many exotic varieties exist), olive oil (even more exotic varieties ), and mashed ripe avocado. If you want a healthier mayo, make your own using chia seeds as an egg substitute. (See https://scs-matters.com/egg-substitute/)
3. Eat fermented foods.
I previously did a tip on the benefits of fermented foods. Add sauerkraut to salad, or sandwiches. Think reuben!
4. Expand your spice rack.
The key to a variety of spices is that it allows you to eat the same good foods (broccoli, lentils, brown rice) with such different flavors you will never be bored. Get into the habit of purchasing a new spice each trip to the grocery store until you have a healthy selection. Of course, you might agree that nothing beats fresh rosemary—yummy!
5. Make it from scratch.
“Regardless if your dish is built around chicken or tofu, opting to make your own food from scratch is a smart habit that helps cut back on the unnecessary fat and calories you find in restaurant meals and avoids the processed ingredients in packaged foods.”
6. Embrace plant-based protein.
Create a few favorite meatless meals and rotate them into each week’s menu planning. Beans or lentils can be delicious, and roasted veggies are both easy (prep, cooking, and clean up) and nutritious.
This week, be intentional about developing new habits. When you find things that work well for you, share those with your friends, family, and colleagues. What better way to make a contribution to your own well-being and that of the world!
This health tip originally appeared online at https://scs-matters.com/Semi-Vegan/.
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