49. Q&A Where Should I Vegan Grocery Shop?

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When I started my vegan journey in 2010, I thought all grocery shopping had to be done at Whole Foods.  The truth is, you can get mostly everything you need at a regular grocery store.

Don't feel like you have to shop at Whole Foods and other health food stores to embrace a vegan lifestyle.

It's so important to make vegan life as practical as possible, so that you're able to do it long-term. 

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Resources mentioned:

Podcast #3 - Pantry Staples

Places to get vegan options mailed to you...Amazon & Vegan Essentials

Vegan grocery shopping at Target video...

48. No Oil + Being Clear on Your WHY | A Conversation with Urban Black Vegan

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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Resources mentioned:

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Forks Over Knives

Engine 2 Engine

 

Contact Urban Black Vegan:

 YouTube (subscribe to his channel!)

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

47. 5 Reasons You Failed Going Vegan + What You Should Do About It

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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....

 

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46. Where Dem Dollas At? | How to Save Money on Your Vegan Grocery Bill

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

 

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45. Where Do I Start?

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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Books Mentioned:

Skinny Bitch

Sistah Vegan

Documentaries:

Cowspiracy

Forks Over Knives

Vegucated

Food Matters

Ready For Change

Resources Mentioned:

Meetup.com

Beyond Meat

Gardein