In this episode, I chat with Joshua Black of Urban Black Vegan about how he lost 50 lbs on a 21-day juice cleanse, why he decided to avoid oil as much as possible, what it's like to be a vegan YouTuber and what motivates him to keep going.
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Quick recap of the tips:
You weren't clear on your why
Was being too restrictive
Didn't realize there are so many options for meals. Ain't just salad, bih!
Didn't meal plan...or plan for anything else
You went into it expecting everything to be perfect
Here's the vegan shrimp from Loving Hut I talked about during the episode....
I hope this is helpful! Leave your feedback in the comments.
In this episode, I share tips on how to save money as a vegan.
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Tips mentioned:
Shop at your regular grocery store for essentials like spinach, potatoes, etc. and only shop health food stores for harder to find items like nutritional yeast, meat alternatives, etc.
Get your butt in the kitchen and cook
Plan for leftovers -- I usually plan 4-5 dinners each week then stretch those out to save money and time
Just because you're eating vegan, it doesn't mean everything has to be organic --- buy what you can afford. Check out the Environmental Working Group's list of produce that are sprayed the most.
Keep it simple. There's no need to be a gourmet chef every night. Simple meals like tacos, spaghetti, and stew are simple and filling. Save the elaborate meals for the weekend.
Plan your meals
Check out Zero to Vegan
In the podcast episode, I share 4 basic tips on how to get started on your vegan journey.
Be gentle with yourself
Crowd out the dairy, eggs & meat
Do your research
Find a community
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One of the most common questions I get is, "how to get rid of dairy and/or eggs?"
The good news is, you don't have to eliminate all of your dairy products overnight.
You can begin by just replacing your cow's milk and butter with plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, etc.) and vegan margarine (Earth Balance & Smart Balance are popular brands).
4 Reasons You Don't Need Dairy:
Health risks -- high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol & certain cancers.
Get your calcium from green leafy vegetables opposed to animal byproducts
Protest factory farming and animal cruelty. Read this: Factory Farming: Misery for Animals
Environmental concerns -- global warming & pollution. Read this: The Shocking Truth About the Dairy Industry and the Environment
How to use plant-based dairy and vegan margarine:
Plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, soymilk, rice, etc) can be used in cereal, oatmeal, cooking, smoothies, etc.
Vegan margarine can be used on toast, cooking, grilled cheese sandwiches, etc.
Where can I buy these products? You can buy plant-based milk in most grocery stores these days. Check out Earth Balance and Smart Balance websites to locate these products near you.
Remember, it doesn't have to be all or nothing to get started! Make gradual shifts and keep on moving forward.
Listen to the full podcast episode below...