- I went vegan for a week to see what it was like.
- I failed at eating 100% vegan because there are a lot more regulations than I realized.
- That said, eliminating meat and eating a plant-based foods gave me more energy .
Veganism has been taking the world by storm for over a decade and, being a meat and dairy lover, I avoided it at all costs. Lately, however, a number of celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and even Beyoncé have been eating vegan. This, along with buzz-worthy documentaries supporting veganism like "What the Health," inspired me to try the plant-based diet out for myself.
Before I could take on the challenge, I had to figure out what being a vegan entailed. Unlike vegetarians, who don't eat meat, vegans avoid any products that come from animals, like milk, dairy, and even eggs. Think full-on PETA style.
Although I believed I could get through a week without meat, I didn't know how I'd handle the "no dairy" part because cheese is my biggest weakness.
Keep scrolling to see how my week as a vegan went.
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Breakfast proved to be the toughest meal for me to get through as a vegan.
My typical go-to breakfast items are milk and cereal, Greek yogurt, bread with Nutella, or some kind of egg dish. All of these are vegan no-nos, so I really had to put some thought into what I was going to eat every morning.
I thought I had solved my problems by eating cereal with soy milk, a vegan alternative. I realized, however, that Cheerios are not vegan because they contain vitamin D3 derived from sheep.
Although there are vegan cereals out there, I ultimately opted for a bowl of rolled oats with fruit and almonds or a vegan granola bar in the morning. Despite having fewer options, I wasn't complaining. It was still pretty tasty.
Making a vegan lunch, however, was actually pretty easy.
I got super into making vegan tacos and made them in a variety of different options. My favorite combo was black bean and sweet potato tacos with corn, tofu, tomato, avocado, and a hint of lime.
Trader Joe's vegan Japanese Style Fried Rice became my best friend.
I fell in love with Trader Joe's pre-made vegan Japanese Style Fried Rice. I'd heat some up, add extra tofu, throw it on a toasted corn tortilla, and sprinkle some vegan shredded soy cheese on top. It only took about three minutes to make, and it tasted so good.
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