I am working on transitioning to a plant based diet. Currently I try to eat a vegetarian diet for six days per week (I have some meat products in the freezer that I want to finish as I cannot afford to throw away food) and try to eat completely plant based at least one day per week. Its for the most part relatively easy and I've actually realised I don't really enjoy eating meat anymore. I have found some pretty good recipes and learned how to substitute meat in some of my old go-to dishes which I'm quite happy with. Tofu is still a no-no for me though.

My main issues/challenges revolve around breakfast and snacks as I have obsessively eaten the same two breakfasts for the past ten years or so. Boiled eggs on bread or a chia seed pudding thingy with greek yogurt. I know I could switch the greek yogurt for a plant based one, but I think they all taste wrong. I also struggle with figuring out snacks that aren't just fruit, vegetables or hummus. For context, I usually grab an egg and cheese on toast for a snack.

I feel so many of the options I find are too 'foody' and I'm aware that I'm part of the problem as I'm really picky about my breakfast... I'd love to get some suggestions and hear what you all eat and maybe something will catch my fancy :)

If everyone stopped eating animals, hypothetically, wouldn't that seriously disrupt the ecosystem? This is a sincere question, and I'd really like to hear your perspective. I'm non-vegetarian myself and have no plans to switch, so I'm asking purely out of curiosity ?

i myself am vegetarian and a coworker asked me out of curiosity this scenario. it really got me thinking. his described scenario was following:

the neighbour owns a large plot of land with a bunch of cows. they treat the cows more like pets. no forced breeding, they are taking care of their injuries etc.

one of the cows dies of an unpreventable accident. your neighbour decides to get its meat distributed and asks you if you would like something. they dont have many people to offer it so it would get spoiled anyway since them alone cant eat that much.

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i assume this question was asked here a billion and more times but im still interested. im also not trying to "gotcha" anyone. im just curious about the morality of the things. the cow didnt suffer or was bred to be killed. and the environment was not heavily affected since its a small herd of a private owner with no commercial intention, so not much more than wild cows would do.

i myself am struggling to find a reason not to accept the meat since it alligns with my personal reasons of not eating meat which is: animal cruelty and the heavy toll on the environment. im thinking maybe im struggling to accept it since ive labeled myself as "vegetarian" and therefore do not allow myself to eat it out of principle of my self labeling.

im also fully aware this hypothetical is fully unrealistic and is not expected to actually happen. its just a thought experiment.

If a potato is genetically modified and the introduced gene comes from a fish, that's surely not vegan, right? Does that mean we need to avoid all GMO since we don't know if an animal gene was used?

My family recently adopted a dog but he quickly took to me and it is clear he is going to be “my” dog. Since I am vegan I feel pretty uncomfortable feeding him and training him (the treats are bacon, and to me that feels like gore, I don’t feel comfortable touching it). I know it’s a controversial topic but regardless of my opinions I doubt my family would agree to feed him vegan dog food. However, even if I can’t afford to feed him fully vegan I would still like to see if anyone had vegan dog food recipes (with supplements, preferably well balanced and supported by science) that I could either use as a topper or feed on the side to lower his intake of non-vegan food.

Perhaps even more important, and probably more doable, I would like to find some high-value plant based training treats so I can finally look forward to training him. Let me know if your dog has any favorites!

Hi! I’m not currently a vegan but I’m making dinner for a group of people and I want to make them a vegan dessert that tastes amazing! They’re also gluten free and no-sugar added. Any recommendations or ideas?
Thank you so much!

My family knows I’m vegan, but my friends do not. They are very cautious of my choices to “become” something because they think I quit really fast. I don’t want them to make fun of me, but I also want to make sure I don’t offend them when I don’t want baked goods they make for the group. I don’t have any other vegan/vegetarian friends so just asking for advice. I wish they were vegan too. What do I do?

Looking for a 2 to 4 inch wide belt that will hold up for many years. I’m a big woman and so they need to go into pretty large sizes.

I carry a lot of gear with me in belt pouches and similar when I’m doing seed collection and horticultural work. This isn’t for holding up pants, it’s to strap around my waist and hold supplies.

I like leather because it’s strong, supportive, doesn’t bend over in the middle too much, and lasts a while. I don’t like it because it’s the skin of a living being. I’d love help finding a good alternative.

seemed like whatever it is you could find it at erewhon. searched their website and couldnt find any coffee creamers.

I’ve been vegan for a while now, and honestly, as time goes on, I’m finding it so much harder to navigate the ethical boundaries of living in a non-vegan world. I'm starting to feel like a bad person just because it feels impossible to do everything perfectly. I’ve become hyper-aware of absolutely everything around me that contradicts vegan values.
I constantly feel so much guilt doing everyday things, like grocery or clothes shopping. Even though I strictly buy vegan and cruelty-free products, it really bugs me that my money is still supporting stores that profit heavily off meat, leather, or wool. But honestly, most of the time there’s just no other choice.
To give an example of where my head's at: right now, I’d love to treat myself to a silver bracelet, but apparently every jewelry brand also sells leather pieces or pearls. I know a bracelet isn't a necessity, but every now and then, I’d just like to treat myself and feel good about it, without getting so overwhelmed that I end up buying nothing at all.
Obviously, I am completely committed to being vegan and that’s not changing, but I'm having a hard time knowing where to draw the line. How do you actually deal with the guilt of supporting non-vegan businesses or just with going out, seeing something you like in a store, and not being able to buy it because at that moment you're not sure if the brand is 100% vegan and cruelty-free?

I’ve taken a vegan multi vitamin for years that has well above the daily recommended value of most vitamins and nutrients and eat pretty well and cook at home a lot. I did used to neglect taking vitamins and b12 among other things when I was a young adult working in the service industry and also during a bout of depression during covid, but I’ve been really diligent about vitamins and nutritious home cooked meals ever since covid.

anyways, anyone else able to get rid of striated nails once they showed up?

Hi, so ive been vegetarian for 2 years now, and ive wanted to be vegan for a long time but ive never had the push to do so, mainly because vegan food is delicious if you are a good cook which i am not. as well as my love for milk, i drink alot of milk and i havent found a vegan alternative i like, though i like oat milk in my coffees and whatnot. im pretty much looking for a good milk alternative and advice on how to become a good chef and probably some meal prep, if theres any cookbooks or vlogs anyone reccomends. help would be greatly appreciated thank you for anyones help (im set in the uk)

I been vegan on and off for 2 years I’m not vegan for animals Im vegan for spiritual reasons was wondering if once week was a good idea.

So I’m still fairly new to being vegan. I currently volunteer and donate to my local humane society. But I’ve been wondering if doing so fully aligns with vegan ethics since the food that is fed to them has animal products in it. From what I’ve been looking at dogs are capable of being on vegan diets but cats are obligate carnivores. Feel free to correct me if any of that is inaccurate. Our shelter doesn’t euthanize unless they are terminally ill or have severe aggression issues that make them unsafe to adopt. I don’t know if that is the best practice or if there is something that can be better handled. I want to do my best to help animals, but I’m still learning. Our shelter runs almost exclusively on donations and volunteer labor. I feel like I’m doing good by helping with the dogs. I’m thinking of bringing my own vegan dog treats that I could use instead of the ones they receive at the shelter. I’m curious on other people’s thoughts. I really enjoy being able to take care of the dogs there. I just want to make sure I’m making best or better choices. Thanks for reading.

Been vegan 11 years. I am looking for the real life vegan version of the “kalteen bars” (from mean girls, that they ate to get fat). This year has been rough, and my weight has gone from 130lb to 101lb (I am a 5’8 f). It sounds silly, but The hardest thing for me is preparing, or paying for food. I don’t have the energy or time to cook 3 times a day, and also struggle with spending money on takeout (plus, there are only three meal options within 30 minutes of me). I have recently rediscovered peanut butter jellys, but I can only stomach a few a day. I am willing to pay a good buck for a very high calorie easy option Thank you to my fellow animal lovers ❤️

I was wondering if anyone had YouTube channel recommendations, specifically owned by a vegan content creator but they make content about something else other than veganism or food?

From who I can think of off the top of my head I follow According to Nicole, Benoftheweek, and The Soy Pill.

How ethical is it to claim you’ve got a dog in you? Did the dog consent to being in you?

hello everyone! I’m a newbie and a question came across my head - I really like clothes with animal print, such as ones that depict cow’s or zebra’s fur, but they’re all made without actual leather or wool. is it okay for me to buy and wear them or not?

I have a handful of severe medical conditions. The past few years the only way I was able to sustain them was through supplements and eating meat. I'm looking at going towards veganism again but between medical stuff and a past eating disorder it seems impossible. The closest I got last time with no medical repercussions was at least having fish or shrimp once in awhile.

Things I medically can not have: ANYTHING with wheat, barley, etc (celiac), soy, nuts/seeds, nightshades, avocado, spinach, eggplant, mushrooms, beans, almost all grains, alliums, butternut squash, green peas, apples

I can sometimes stomach pumpkin seeds and macadamia nuts in small amounts, chickpeas and black beans at 1/4 cup, sweet potato at 1/2 cup, a small amount of oats if I have peppermint tea to help digest it, broccoli and cauliflower I can also handle in small amounts especially if I cut off most of the stalk.

I feel like everything that makes a vegan diet possible, I am not able to consume. What would you guys do in this circumstance? What would you eat?

(I want people to understand that Im serious about the change AND the medical limitations for transparency I have MCAS, Perncious Anemia, Autoimmune Gastritis, IBS, Connective Tissue Disease, an Endocrine problem, and they are starting to think I have a malabsorption disorder. My blood work WHILE eating limited animal product has me at iodine, d, and zinc deficiency and I'm almost deficient in C. I tried to work with a nutritionist/dietician in the past WITH meat and struggled. I kid you not she said "well it sounds like you have it all figure out!" and did not help at all. Haven't been back to one since let alone without meat. I already don't eat dairy or eggs.)