trying to go vegan , any tips ?

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i really want to go vegan ,, or at least cut down on a lot of unnecessary shit like single use plastics , makeup brands that aren’t cruelty free , or junk foods that have a lot of animal products . i also want to start eating more proteins like nuts ( or anything else ? i can’t think of anything with lots of protein that isn’t eggs or meat ) and eating less meat until i can either find a healthy balance or cut off meat completely . 
another thing is that i’m only sixteen , i live with my parents and everytime i’ve mentioned going vegan they almost like ,, make fun of me ? idk how to really explain it but it’s really stunted my progression , i’ve been considering this for about 8 months and haven’t really done anything about it because i don’t feel confident ..
i know i’m not going to change the world by trying to go vegan , i just know i’ll feel healthier and like a better person .. feel free to respond with tips , foods i should be eating , good makeup / skincare / hair care brands or products , and of course anything else !

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I stopped telling people stuff along time ago. Just don't bring it up. Make your own meals. Honestly wording can change how people react to something. So when mom goes shopping say "can you pick up the almond milk i like" instead saying "oh i don't like regular milk or im vegan remember". you will get less reaction. And thought this doesn't help fix anything it will get you by until you can do these things on your own.

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Awesome! I grew up in a non vegan household, my parents were fairly healthy so I always had a variety of fruits and veggies which is what I stuck to most. There are lots of meat alternative products but if your parents wont buy them I would stick to "bowls" of a green, brown or wild rice or quinoa, and a protein like chickpeas. Smoothies, oatmeal, veggie wraps, bean burritos with salsa and guacamole.

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omg this is the exact same as me ahaha. the hardest thing is trying to convince my mum.

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Beans and lentils are life-savers. You can open a can of beans, drain and rinse them, and use them in so many dishes: topping on salads, filling for burritos, mixed with corn and seasoning as a chili, etc. I’ve cut way back on animal products, and I absolutely love it. It’s encouraged me to be much more creative than I would be otherwise and try new amazing foods. Forks over knives is a good resource, and minimalist baker

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Beans are great for protein, and its easy to stock up on cans so you always have something to eat other than your family's not vegan dinner.

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The BEST thing I did was simply stop buying animal products at the grocery store. I worked my way up to full on vegan from there. It’s a transition!

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I became vegetarian a little over a year ago, my friends and family made fun of me at first. They thought it was stupid and I couldn’t do it. I know vegan and vegetarian are not the same but there are similarities. You have to make sure you are getting enough protein and make sure that you are eating right and not eating a bunch of junk food. Now you won’t be able to find a lot of foods at restaurants that are vegan friendly. You will not be able to eat the same dinner as all of your family, but you can have similar meals. For instance, say your family is having chicken,corn,and asparagus. You can’t have the chicken of course but depending on the way the veggies are cooked you may be able to have them. Now for the chicken part, me and my grandma make black bean burgers when I come over. They consist of black beans, oats,and some veggies. There are many options for meat replacements. Now I know that would be a vegetarian option. I would recommend becoming vegetarian for a little bit to get used to not eating meat before rushing in and having no animal products. I would say slowly progress to become vegan. For the family part, talk to them. Explain why you want to become vegan. Try to help them understand.

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I think it’s awesome you’re trying. I’ve been a vegetarian for 12 years and I’m slowly going vegan so I’ve cut off eggs and milk, the only thing I occasionally eat is cheese. 
So I don’t know where you’re from but I’ve lived in England and Canada and I found so many meat alternatives! So brands like Quorn and Yves do super tasty meat alternatives that give you the protein you need. Also nutritional yeast is good to put into food you make yourself like sauces for pasta etc. There’s also egg alternatives now, there’s so many brands you just need to look in your supermarket, it’s normally in a cardboard box like milk comes in and you can scramble it and it taste just like a real egg. 
Normally your supermarket will have a special section for vegan/veggie things. 
For example I still eat so much food lol so for breakfast I’ll have cereal with soy milk, lunch I’ll have a seeded bagel with veggie bacon, lettuce and tomato and some avocado and hash brown on the side. For dinners I’ll have veggie burritos (super easy, just fry up some vegetables and add veggie chicken strips), veggie burgers with fries, veggie lasagna, etc. Basically everything other people eat but instead of meat I’ll use vegetables 😂 the “ground beef” meat alternative is good for you and can be used in so many dishes. 
Regarding makeup, most brands will put a little cruelty free sign on the back of their product. But if you’re unsure, just google it! Type in cruelty free skincare products/makeup. My fave is nyx cosmetics and it’s also really affordable. I’m pretty sure morphe/Anastasia Beverly Hills are also cruelty free.

trying to go vegan , any tips ?

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