When it comes to diets of any kind, one of the biggest keys to success is organisation - and this is particularly true if you’re considering switching to vegetarianism or veganism. 

You need to ensure that you’re getting all the nutrients you need when cutting out major food groups, but it can be easy to move away from meat with the right knowledge and with the help of professional assistance.

The idea behind a plant-based diet is to allow produce like fruit, vegetables, beans, pulses and legumes to take centre stage and either limiting or removing altogether the likes of meat, dairy and eggs. 

Start Small

Meal Prep

Meal planning can also prove very beneficial, especially if you’ve just started out with your vegan or veggie-based diet, so that you always have food close to hand and know you won’t fall back into old habits.

Balance

When putting your vegan diet plans together, make sure that you’re getting a healthy balance of carbs, protein and fat throughout the day, as well as fibre. 

Prepare Snacks

It can also be helpful to keep some tasty snacks close to hand so that you’re not tempted elsewhere, so stock the cupboards with the likes of unsalted nuts, fresh fruit, hummus, olives and so on.

Get Professional Advice

Another top tip when making any kind of major dietary change, plant-based or otherwise, is to have a chat with a nutritionist or even your doctor to let them know that this is what you’re doing. 

Supplements

You’ll then be able to take full advantage of professional advice and ensure that you’re getting all the minerals and vitamins you need. Vitamin B12, in particular, is something you’ll need to consider, but there are supplements you can take to prevent deficiencies in this regard.

Making the switch to delicious plants needn’t be difficult, but it is important to arm yourself with a certain level of knowledge to ensure success. If you need any further help or advice, get in touch with The Vegan Nutritionist today.