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So, why am I so willing to try a vegan diet as part of Veganuary now?
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So much so that Im sticking with it through January.
What is a vegan diet?
A vegan diet means completely avoiding animal products.
Protein is essential for healthy hair, skin, and nailsplus boosting energy and muscle mass.
As a vegetarian, I already avoid meat and fish anyway.
What I found particularly difficult, however, was saying goodbye to my beloved cheese.
I couldnt imagine eating a pasta dish without Parmesan.
But after a while, I got the hang of this too.
Its unbelievable how many great dishes you’re able to conjure up from them!
Being vegan is a little more difficult when eating out, though.
That way I had full control over the ingredients and saved money in the process.
Benefits of a vegan diet
It didnt take long to get used to my new vegan lifestyle.
Whenever I got a craving for burgers and the like, I would treat myself to vegan substitutes.
(I just made sure they didnt contain too many flavor enhancers or other additives.)
The biggest advantage of Veganuary?
I have become much more interested and knowledgable on the topic of nutrition.
I havent noticed a huge health difference, though I did lose some belly fat.
This was probably due to the avoidance of dairy products, whichlike sugarcan cause blemishes.
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After a workout I found myself ready to be active again more quickly than before.
Tips for eating vegan
Thinking about a vegan diet?
Here are a few tips I learned that Ill be taking into Veganuary.
The be-all and end-all of a vegan diet is balance.
Sure, spaghetti with ready-made vegan Bolognese is quick and easy.
However, that wont cover everything you body needs in a day.
Its particularly important for vegans to not just rely on vegetables and fruit.
You candownload that list here.
Vegans can get all the nutrients they need as long as they eat a balanced diet.
With one exception:Vitamin B12is a recommended supplement because its only naturally found in animal products.
And how to change that.
My conclusion
After Veganuary ends, I think Ill continue to try eating a predominantly vegan diet.
However, I wouldnt call myself vegan.
At home its easy to incorporate vegan dishes on a permanent basis.
And I will definitely be adding honey back into my diet.
I mostly avoid sugar, so I only use honey for sweetening.
That said, Ill definitely be back on for Veganuary 2026!
A version of this article was previously published inGlamourGermany.
