Plant-based Diet on a Budget

Transitioning to a new diet is not easy. One of the main reasons people struggle with switching to a plant-based diet is relationships, which are such an important part of everyone's life. Being a "troublemaker" who constantly asks for a customized dinner or preparing multiple meals for yourself can be physically and mentally frustrating. This constant friction has the potential to break you. Whether the plate consists of animal flesh or not, it's tempting to give in, keep the peace, and eat like everyone else. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to successfully switch to a plant-based diet when your spouse, kids, parents, friends, and co-workers are against it. Here are some tips to help you stay positive during this time. Prepare a large quantity of delicious meals for yourself and refrigerate or freeze them for an entire week. Prepare a vegetarian-friendly meal, then separate your food and add animal products when cooking for others. Practice Vegan Day at home so that most of your family can see its benefits and how tasty vegan food can be. Teach your family how to prepare their own food. I know this is not an option for some families with young children but teaching them how to prepare their own food is the most empowering way out there. Having to cook meat for others can be traumatic when you strongly believe in not eating animals and their by-products, but what's more important is that you feel proud knowing that you are doing your part! The cookbook covered 30 delicious plant-based recipes you can prepare at home. Consider making one of them for your family. If they realize that plant-based foods taste better than they expected, it will help you switch to a plant-based diet more easily. Better yet, your family may decide to switch to a plant-based diet with you! At the very least, if they appreciate the deliciousness of plant-based foods, they will respect your decision even if they decide not to make the switch.