152. Vegan Meal Planning Tips for Beginners (Solo Episode)

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In this episode, I share practical tips on how to start meal planning as a a new vegan.

  • Think about what you’re already eating and make a vegan version of those meals Example: Smoothie - instead of using dairy, switch it out with plant-based milk

  • Don’t feel like you have to plan 7 days of meals right away. Start small with 2 or 3 meals.

  • Theme your meals: Taco Tuesday, Pasta on Thursdays, Leftovers on Mondays, Eat Out on the weekends

  • Plan for leftovers, so you don’t spend a lot of thinking about what’s for dinner.

  • Always have easy snacks like fresh fruit, carrots & hummus, nuts available.

  • Plan ahead for busy times. Look for vegan options near you and always add convenient options to your meal plan like veggie burgers, potatoes and frozen vegetables in your freezer. 

  • Consider a meal delivery service kit like Purple Carrot or Green Chef. They do the planning and grocery shopping for you.

  • Be open to experiment - Add a new ingredient, produce, etc. to your grocery list. Be okay with failing in the kitchen. 

  • If you’re not much of a cook right now, the only way to get better is by DOING. 

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