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January means Veganuary! It's the annual campaign to help people try veganism for the whole month of January.<\/p>

I'd been vegetarian for 28 years before doing Veganuary 4 years ago and becoming a full-time vegan. It's a great way to try out veganism if you're not sure whether you'd be able to do it long-term.<\/p>

Here are my top 3 tips to help you make a success of Veganuary:<\/strong><\/p>

1. Be recipe ready.<\/strong><\/p>

Have 4 or 5 vegan recipes on hand that are quick and you are confident in cooking. This means you'll never find yourself stuck for something vegan to cook. Think of meals that work well as leftovers too - this can make lunches easier and means you don't have to cook every night.<\/p>

It might also be helpful to plan at least your first week of meals so you know what you're eating and when. A meal planner like this one that I designed<\/a> can be useful for that.<\/p>

2. Stock up the store cupboard.<\/strong><\/p>

Get vegan versions of all your usual staples in. This should include the ingredients you need to make your on-hand recipes. For example, plant milk, vegan mayo, pesto, pasta, tinned tomatoes, tinned chickpeas, and vegan mince.\u00a0<\/p>

There are lots of great vegan ready-meals in supermarkets now too. If you normally eat convenience foods, I recommend that you try a few of them. Marks & Spencer's range of vegan foods (labeled Plant Kitchen) is particularly good, although at the pricer end. For cheaper options, Aldi stocks Plant Menu, which has some really nice no-beef and no-chicken burgers, as well as vegan brioche buns to complete your burgers.<\/p>

3. Try some treats<\/strong><\/p>

To ensure you don't have an excuse to slip, don't deny yourself your usual treats. Check out the vegan options at your favourite cafes, try vegan chocolate or crisps, and pop some vegan ice cream in the freezer. The good news is that there's lots of choice in supermarkets and cafes these days - and especially during Veganuary. For vegan chocolate, I love Nomo and Love Raw brands, and Swedish Glace make yummy vegan ice cream.<\/p>

Remember that you don't need to only buy things that are labeled 'vegan' as there are plenty of accidentally vegan treats on the market. Here's a great list of accidentally vegan snacks<\/a>.<\/p>

Enjoy Veganuary! There's a whole world of deliciousness waiting for you.<\/strong><\/p>


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