#(quorn or tofu options also available if you don't eat meat)

[nostalgia-tblr]

2 posts left in my queue, I hope I didn't overwhelm your dash with nonsense today/tonight but I have a lot of experience at Existential Despair and find that distractions like fandom wankery even if they do not fix the issue at least help add some weight to the 'able to cope with being in the world' side of the mental health scales

[fandomsyprone]

I'm a pescatarian with a legume intolerance, so can't eat beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, soya / tofu. I eat fish and dairy, without which I wouldn't get enough protein if i also cut out beans, peas, legumes. When I've been purely veggie or vegan, the main issue is that whenever I eat out at a restaurant the veggie dish seems to be three types of legumes on a plate. If you don't hate soya (though still a bean), then tofu or tempeh might be good options?

But - when I am trying to cut down on fish, I eat Quorn (avail in the UK and a mushroom protein), mushrooms, quinoa, potatoes, rice, broccoli, brussel sprouts, spinach, sweetcorn, asparagus - all great sources of protein.

For recipes which are meant to contain beans / peas, I substitute them for sweetcorn (though that has less protein). For recipes which require lentils I substitute them for rice or quinoa or Quoin mince. Recipes which require chickpeas, I use diced potato, or just sweetcorn. Sweetcorn is my dear dear friend which is my go-to substitute. I also eat lots of rye bread which is higher in protein than other breads. I also eat so many pumpkin seeds - my fave snack. Seeds and nuts in general get my protein levels up!

Even if I were veggie, the no-legume thing wouldn't be an issue because I eat cheese - very high in protein! In lots of curries, I substitute legumes for potatoes or paneer.

If you're still eating meat, dairy, fish, then i wouldn't worry too much about not getting enough protein, even without those legumes.

The issue would be if you ever want to be vegan and don't like the legumes you stated - as someone who has tried vegan-minus-legumes twice it is possible, but not easy.

Don't know if that's helpful, but thought i'd let you know what I do as your question was strangely specific to my diet. I'm not from scandinavia, but mainly eat a Nordic diet which pretty low in beans!

Okay Vegans/Vegetarians,

People who understand plants hello! Here's the thing. I would like to eat much less meat (it is not time to try to convert me) but I hate:

-beans

-peas

-lentils

-chickpeas

It's a consistency thing, if there's a plant on here that I've missed but has a similar consistency? I hate it too. So...any other sources of protein popular in your diets?

[vegietribe]

10 Tips for a Successful Veganuary

Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other ingredients of animal origin. Vegan refers to a person who follows this diet. Veganism has grown in popularity considerably over the last few years. It has been adopted by approximately 76 million people worldwide, all thanks to its environmental and health benefits.

WHAT IS VEGANUARY?

Veganuary is a registered charity that encourages people to be vegan every January. The Veganuary people hope to inspire people to stay vegan beyond January. Their goal is for veganism to become a widespread lifestyle in the future. Veganuary is a positive, caring charity that aims to provide new vegans and people who are committed to Veganuary with recipes, help with reading labels, and tips on how to eat out.

If you or anyone near you aims to take the Veganuary challenge as a new year resolution in the coming year then here are some useful tips which can make your Veganuary easy, fun, and stress-free:

1. Know what you can and can't eat

Being vegan means you can't eat anything animal-derived, including meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, sauces, and broths made from bones, honey, and foods that contain gelatin-like jelly and marshmallows. So many plant-based options remain such as fruits, vegetables, grains (bread, pasta, rice, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth), legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, soy), nuts, seeds, oils (olives, rapeseed, Avocado, etc.), meat substitutes (e.g. Quorn, Tofu, Tempeh).

2. Don’t let your diet restrict you

Focus on what you can eat instead of what you can't eat. There are over 2,000 plant-based foods, but you can eat a lot fewer different types of meat and fish. Have fun experimenting with the different flavors and textures that different plant foods offer. If you love cream and cheese, you don't have to go without them. There are plenty of decent herbal alternatives available in most supermarkets. If you like, you can try making your own vegan cream cheese at home by mixing cashew nuts/cashew butter with lemon juice and nutritional yeast, and there are so many different recipes out there. Keep experimenting until you find the recipe that satisfies your taste buds.

3. Sign Up For Help

Sign up to Veganuary for email newsletters/tips and choose some of your favorite vegan bloggers to also sign up right to your inbox for inspiration.

4. Go hunting for vegan products in your supermarket

On your first grocery shopping, take more time to add vegan foods to your daily needs. Dairy products are easy to avoid with so many alternatives available now, from almond milk to pure spreads of course.

5. Stock Up Your Pantry Well

Herbs and spices make a difference in your vegan cuisine, as do miso, nutritional yeast, chilli sauce, mustard, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. Get some grains and some simple vegan staples like vegan pesto, canned beans, some tofu. But you don't have to go overboard with expensive products. Try meat substitutes, vegan cheese, etc., but vegetables, legumes, and grains should be your choices.

6. Keep Motivated And Inspired

You can really stay motivated by enjoying the process of researching. There are so many interesting documentaries online and on Netflix for all tastes. Some well-known examples are Cowspiracy, Land of Hope and Glory, Game Changers, Forks Over Knives, Vegucated. These examples are just a few of the many great resources out there, there are tons of vegan accounts on Instagram and Pinterest for even more inspiration.

7. Tell Everyone

Don't be afraid to tell your entire family, friends, and co-workers that you are up to this challenge, and even ask them if they would like to participate. If they hesitate, just ask for their moral support. It's a lot easier to be on the right track when surrounded by understanding people and it will also help you be responsible when tempted by that cheesecake or bacon sandwich!

8. Check Labels

Once you start checking the labels, you'll be amazed at how many things are not vegan. Powdered milk is popping up everywhere, even in things that should really be vegan like salty potato chips. The egg also appears a lot. A lot of wine and the beer is not strictly vegan either, as it is filtered with products of animal origin. Check the label and if you have any doubt then ask.

9. Take the challenge with a friend

You are more likely to hold onto the challenge if you have a friend with whom you can support and help each other throughout the month. They could share recipes they found or let each other know if they find "accidentally vegan" products.

10. Make Errors and Move On

In the early days, it's easy to relapse or makes a simple mistake. It happens to all of us! It doesn't mean you aren't vegan or shouldn't give up, it just means that you are human. Move on from it and return to the delicious and compassionate world of veganism.

So, these are some of the tips which can be instrumental in your Veganuary challenge. Good Luck!