FOOD SHOPPING

The Market  

This is one of the most important stages that a Vegan needs to concentrate on. Grocery shopping should be FUN, and not something you don’t look forward to. Most of your questions will be answered on this website, so sit back and grab some coffee or tea.  If you have any questions, click the contact me button in the cloud at the top of the page.  

 

As a first-time vegan, you're probably anxious, excited, and ready to make the lifestyle change.  For some, you are probably still thinking and researching about it. It is always best to take your time, rather than to hurry up, and fail as most first-time Vegans have.  We want you to succeed and be happy doing so.  Remember: I am not pushing or forcing veganism onto you. I am merely creating this website with suggestions and recommendations, along with food that worked for me through my transition. 

 

Most vegan websites that I come across will:

* Give you a list of vitamins and minerals with no explanation

* Offer no guidance

* Provide no pictures or videos

* Will be sporadic and all over-the-board about what they are talking about

 

Note: These are not the type of websites that will supply you with the information you're searching for.  

 

If someone is going to talk about Veganism, then they should include at least a few subjects like the ones below, in my opinion:  

* A bit of support

* Pictures

* Research

* Reviews

* Storage pictures

* Realistic recipes to make

* Up-to-date information 

* Starter kits, Vegan, breads, cereal and other homemade Vegan items 

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So, let’s begin!

When I shopped for food, I shopped for fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, milk, spices & bread.  

 

To give you an idea of my staple foods and what I purchased on a regular, consistent basis, click on this tab here > > > 

 

I received my nutrients from the above group and nowhere else for a period of time.  What happens is that after a few weeks, the first-time vegan who I have spoken with seems to get bored with eating the same foods over, and over and therefore "detours," off the path, and then it leads to outcomes that makes thing in the lifestyle less desirable.  This will not only hurt your nutritional intake but make you confused a bit.  Meaning, you have to have a regular eating schedule to supply your body with the nutrients it needs.  Plus, you will get used to buying the same foods at the grocery store without carrying a list around, this will become second nature to you.

 

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 Pictures of my refrigerator below!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

When people think of an apple, they usually just think of a crunchy red or green apple. When I think of an apple, I think of it as being packed with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.  If you think of your food as I do, your variety should be plentiful in your fridge!     

 

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Why a written Vegan shopping list from other vegans is unrealistic! 

I will never create a vegan shopping list for someone, simply because I don't know what you're allergic to, your ailments, autoimmune disorders, diabetic and what foods actually agree with you. 

 

EXAMPLES BELOW

* I have no idea if allergic to anything

* I have no idea if you have Crohn's disease

* I have no idea if you're on any medications that prevents you from consuming kale,

   which is high in Potassium 

* I don't know if you have any disease that prohibits you from eating a specific 

   fruit or vegetable

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I could write down foods all day on a list for someone, but that leaves room for error on both parts.  This is another reason why I created this website, for first-time vegan or others to get a feel for what I did when I transitioned.

 

The only thing you need when you go grocery shopping is money and a sweatshirt, because you will be spending a lot of time in the produce section. There’s no need for a small notebook to write things down; you can do that when you get home, after everything is put away.  During the course of the next few weeks, it will be your priority to start making a staple list.

 

What is a staple list? 

A staple list is foods you will always have in your fridge or pantry on a regular basis. Some foods might change, but for the most part, these will always have a place in the kitchen.  When I started to become vegan, I would buy an enormous number of fruits and vegetables.  This is so I can pick and choose which ones I liked and still have a variety on hand.  The key is to have a variety of food, because their nutrient profile will differ.  

 

Example:  Most fruits and vegetables have an abundance of Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.  If you have a variety of fruits and vegetables, you will provide your body with tons of nutrients.  Look at my pictures on this page and others.  Variety, variety, and more variety.  If a first-time Vegan does NOT like fruits and vegetables, I personally believe that there will be challenges ahead.  Simply because these WILL be your staple foods.    

 

It takes time. Over the next few months, you will be able to determine what you want as your staple items, and what you just want to buy occasionally.  

 

First-time vegans will either:

* Buy fruits and vegetables, but not enough to meet their nutritional needs

* Only buy a small quantity of food

* Think that they need to cook 3-5 recipes per day

* Rely on boxed items

* They will depend on other websites, with false, misleading or NOT up to date

    information

 

Another example of failing:

A first-time Vegan replaces real food with supplements.  This is not only wrong, but it is dangerous.  Dangerous in the sense that you are probably putting animal by-products into your body, because you haven’t researched that topic yet. Relying on supplements for nutrients/vitamins is a no-no!  Also, taking too many supplements will cause you to overdose on synthetic drugs, so don't fall into this category like some have.    

 

Once you have your staple foods in place, then it would be time to incorporate a few more items, but this is only AFTER your staple foods are in place.  Having those staple foods in place will provide you with most pf the nutrients your body needs, based on my experience.   

 

If you click this tab right here > > >  

It shows you the stages that I went through in order to get my food in order.    

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Plan, prepare, and research my site.  Comb it for information regarding my transition with success.  I had a ton of trial-and-error times, but I tweaked it and tweaked it and tweaked it so much that everything is like firsthand for me. 

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If you have any questions about anything, just click the cloud at the top of the page that says, contact me, and I will do my best to help you.  Fill in some information, and I will get back to you before the day is through.  Obviously, certain circumstances might arise where I am unable to contact you the same day, but I will contact you the following day.

 

 

Note: I am not a doctor. I do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases or ailments. Please speak with your physician, NP, CNP or holistic wellness coach regarding new foods or lifestyle changes.  Visit my > > >                               for more information or any other disclaimer page on the homepage.