| - Common Mistake #1: Over-extending a "lazy | | | | food are more interesting as a vegan. Why? |
| vegan" phase. | | | | There's much more to observe and talk about. |
| The word is out. It is easy to be a lazy | | | | Here's the important concept: to make social |
| vegan...very enjoyable too! On the couch with a | | | | outings surrounding food enjoyable, all you have |
| super quick dinner, no chopping necessary... | | | | to do is satisfy people's curiosity! |
| Let's face it, at the grocery store, the vegan | | | | Share a few healthy tips from your vegan bag of |
| goodies section is always looking better and | | | | tricks. Let them in on a few tips or products to |
| better! You know...the veggie chicken nuggets, | | | | use that make eating vegan easy. |
| frozen potato wedges, or vegan ice creams. | | | | For example, you might mention that on |
| Here's the important concept: it's ok to be really | | | | sandwiches, there are some great mayonnaise |
| efficient at playing the role of the "lazy vegan," | | | | substitutes available that work just as well. |
| but for limited times only. | | | | Another example, on wraps, substituting avocado |
| Frozen vegan foods are important to have | | | | or hummus for meat works great. |
| around to supplement your vegan bag of tricks, | | | | - Common Mistake #3: Not meeting new vegan |
| but our bodies do well eating mostly uncooked | | | | friends. |
| fresh foods from the earth. | | | | Maybe you've heard the saying, "You are who |
| I'm talking about foods like avocados, leafy | | | | you hang out with!" Let's examine why this is |
| greens, and almonds. | | | | true. |
| Why? Raw foods are still "alive" with electrical | | | | If you're hanging out around fellow vegans, you'll |
| energy. If you're ever feeling tired and run | | | | probably be sharing tips, checking out healthy |
| down, consider that you need to recharge. | | | | vegan additions on local restaurant menus, and |
| So, what are some quality fuels that will help you | | | | giving positive encouragement when somebody |
| recharge? Salads with plenty of leafy greens are | | | | falls off the vegan bus. |
| always a good start. | | | | Here's the important concept: Hanging out with |
| If your lifestyle is on the go, try bringing along | | | | fellow vegans will reinforce your new lifestyle of |
| slices of cucumber, carrot, radish, or celery to dip | | | | choice. |
| in hummus. | | | | To break the ice with your existing circle of |
| - Common Mistake #2: Spending time in a vegan | | | | friends, invite them over for some tasty vegan |
| "bubble." | | | | food. |
| Sure, it's easy to feel outnumbered as a vegan. | | | | If you don't get any takers, search online for a |
| But there's no need to let it reinvent your social | | | | "vegan group" or "vegan meetup." These groups |
| life. | | | | meet about once a month at restaurants that |
| Actually, I've found that social outings surrounding | | | | cater to vegan appetites just like yours. |