Even for those who aren’t totally convinced, the merits of a vegan diet are hard to deny. It’s definitely good for the body and the environment.
Despite your level of motivation, switching to a vegan diet can be challenging. Finding sufficient new recipes devoid of animal products can feel like looking for that one missing sock. You know that you’ll probably find what you are looking for if you search hard enough. However, the frustration of the search is enough to weaken your resolve.
Starting a vegan diet can be daunting, but knowing that it’s possible to stock your pantry with 100% vegan products should help. Like anything else, the first steps on this new path might be difficult, but you’ll get the hang of it soon enough. We have compiled a grocery list for your plant-based diet to give you that much-needed nudge in the right direction.
Plant-Based Protein
This might seem like the most challenging aspect of your new diet plan. However, plant-based protein isn’t as hard to obtain as some might think. Here’s a list of products you can pick up from the store to satisfy your need for protein.
Beans and Legumes
- Black beans
- Chickpeas
- Black-eyed peas
- Kidney beans
- Fava beans
Nuts
- Cashews
- Hazelnuts
- Pine nuts
- Pecans
- Almonds
Seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Quinoa
- Flaxseed
- Chia seeds
- Sesame seeds
Soy Products
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Edamame
Cereals
Cereals are generally vegan, but it would be best to stick to complex carbohydrates as they are the healthier option.
- Buckwheat
- Couscous
- Rice
- Oats
- Whole-wheat flour
Oils
Other than butter, most cooking fats are vegetable-based and should be fine for a plant-based diet.
- Avocado oil
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Sesame oil
- Grapeseed oil
Vegetables
There’s no such thing as an animal-based vegetable so go wild in the vegetable aisle.
- Asparagus
- Brussel sprouts
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Peppers
With this list, you will find plenty of options for your vegan lifestyle.
