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179. How to Eat Vegan At Cookouts, Restaurants & Social Events This Summer

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Are you nervous about going to social events as a vegan?

If I'm being honest, I'd say that being a social vegan can be one of the most awkward parts of beginning a vegan lifestyle.

At social events you might find yourself worrying about:

  • not having any food to eat and being hungry

  • dealing with questions about why you aren't eating certain things

  • feeling rude turning down food you're offered

  • having to explain your food choices to people who may not understand

  • having no idea what to bring to cookouts, potlucks, and parties

Even going to a simple dinner with friends can feel intimidating if there aren't any clearly marked vegan options at the restaurant.

​In this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing some tips and tricks on how to handle these situations without having to turn down any social events this summer.

Believe me, vegans don't wanna be missing out on summer fun just as much as anyone.

In this episode I’m talking about:

  • How to be vegan at summer cookouts and delicious vegan meals to bring

  • Ordering vegan at non-vegan restaurants and why looking at menus ahead of time helps

  • How to answer questions about why you’re vegan (or avoid them!)

  • Why being prepared is always your best option

  • Focusing on social connections over focusing on the food and why I say “it’s only one meal”

Resources mentioned:

Barnivore

Have you secured your spot to my 7 Steps To Go Vegan Workshop?

This 2 hour workshop + Q&A is for you if you:

  • Want to go vegan or already have but aren't sure how to actually get started on the right foot

  • Know the benefits of eating plant-based but have no idea how to make this lifestyle simple, easy, and long-lasting

  • Feel like no one in your family understands veganism and you need structure and support to get started

  • Are scared to call yourself 'a vegan' because you might need to take it one step at a time and don't want to 'mess up'.

This will be a virtual opportunity to work with me and get 2 hours of support from a year vegan who started out JUST like you: scared to fail, overwhelmed by making a huge lifestyle change, and needing a solid PLAN.

Can't make it that day? You'll still get the full recording, the meal plan, and all resources emailed to you after it's over.

178. Here's Why You Haven't Gone Vegan YET | Solo Episode

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In this episode I am sharing my take on one of the biggest reasons you haven’t gone vegan yet.

When I first thought of going vegan, I held myself back for ages because of the fear of the unknown. I felt like I was going to lose out on life and the things I loved by being vegan.

I was worrying about things like:

How was I going to make this lifestyle affordable? 

Was I going to be spending hours cooking every night?

What would I do if I was at a restaurant that had no vegan options?

Was I gonna tell everyone I was vegan and then mess up a week later? 

In this episode I share the story of my own journey to veganism, including how I originally went vegan and failed after just two weeks. I had this image in my head of what being vegan looked like (limited options, boring salads, giving up meals I loved), and had no idea how to make it sustainable and long term.

I realized that veganism actually can look like:

  • Throwing together a 15 minute healthy and delicious recipe

  • Having an affordable grocery bill AND delicious meal options

  • Feeling inspired to cook and learn new things in the kitchen

  • Finding new favorite meals with my family

  • Confidently finding vegan options anywhere I went, even in a pinch

In this podcast episode, I’m here to let you know that veganism is not a one size fits all  lifestyle–you get to make it look the way YOU want it to look. This is a lifestyle of abundance and creativity. You don’t have to lose who you are.

Resources mentioned:

Skinny Bitch

Sistah Vegan

Preview of the episode…

7 Steps to Go Vegan Workshop is happening next Thursday! This live virtual workshop is going to be an actionable and practical opportunity to jumpstart your vegan journey.

We’ll be talking more about finding your why, meal planning, grocery shopping, and being a social vegan.

I’d LOVE to see you there and get a chance to work with you (there will be a Q&A session too!).

174. Easy Vegan Tips for Busy Folks (or LAZY Vegan Tips lol) | Solo Episode)

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I’m bringing you a quick 15 minute podcast today full of my “lazy vegan” tips to help you save time and keep you on track in your vegan lifestyle.

I’m calling these lazy vegan tips, but in reality, these are just real life tips. We all have things going on in our lives between family, work, our social lives, and so many obligations. I share in this podcast the simple truth that if you’re going from eating a standard American diet to trying out a plant based diet, you’re going to be spending more time thinking about and planning for food. It’s just the reality. But with some strategy, you can quickly learn how to make veganism convenient for you and feel much more capable of staying on track. 

You’ll have to listen to the episode for all the details, but I’m talking about:

  1. Using meal and grocery delivery apps to make meal planning and shopping more convenient

  2. How to find vegan options and specialty items near you

  3. Using convenience items like precut fruit, frozen vegetables, or bags of fries to make quick meals

  4. Easy vegan meal prep suggestions

  5. The importance of vegan sauces and how to make your own

Alright ya’ll, let me know if you found this helpful and if you have some of your own lazy vegan tips, please share them with me–I’d love to know!

Resources Mentioned:

Sign up for a podcast consult with me

Instacart - pick up groceries or have them delivered to your door

Imperfect Foods - get produce delivered right to your door

Happy Cow

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. 

Resources mentioned:

145. Simple Vegan Tips | Quick Solo Episode

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