| Would you agree that 'winging it' is not a solid | | | | when you eat a food high in sugar, like pineapple. |
| approach to being vegan? In this article you'll learn | | | | So how can you incorporate healthy sources of fat |
| some basic tips to help you with your healthy vegan | | | | into your vegan recipes? Add slices of avocado to |
| diet approach. | | | | sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Snack on hydrated |
| Tip # 1: Eat a wide variety of raw vegetables. | | | | almonds that have soaked in water for a few hours. |
| Raw vegetables are 'alive' and contain beneficial | | | | Eat sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and flaxseed. |
| enzymes, so they are superior to cooked vegetables. | | | | Tip # 3: Take a vitamin B-12 supplement. |
| Keep a routine of eating salads. Eating a wide variety | | | | Vitamin B-12 supports nerve and brain function. |
| of vegetables will also take care of your protein | | | | Doctors recommend that vegans take a B-12 |
| requirements. | | | | supplement because it is not easily acquired unless you |
| If you focus on eating alkaline foods such as almonds, | | | | eat animal products. |
| avocados, leafy greens, radish, celery, tomato, alfalfa | | | | If you're not into the idea of taking a supplement, B-12 |
| sprouts, wheat grass, and garlic, it will help to keep | | | | can be found in rice milk and other milk substitutes as |
| your pH alkaline instead of acidic. | | | | well as imitation meat products. |
| The real secret to a healthy vegan diet is eliminating | | | | Tip # 4: Acknowledge that you are part of the solution. |
| certain food and beverages that have an acidic affect | | | | Vegans step lightly with their eco-footprint. Animal-free |
| on your pH. Coffee, alcohol, and foods high in sugar all | | | | foods are cruelty-free foods. This gives the eating |
| fit into this category. | | | | experience a twist of enjoyability and compassion. |
| Tip # 2: Incorporate healthy sources of vegan fat. | | | | Stepping lightly with your environmental footprint also |
| Why are healthy sources of fat important? Because | | | | has a wonderful way of making anyone embracing a |
| we all want energy that lasts and doesn't crash. | | | | plant-based diet feel like they are connected to |
| Compare the energy that lasts from eating a | | | | something greater than themselves. It's a way of |
| avocados and almonds with the energy that crashes | | | | saying, "thank you" to Mother Earth. |