Vegan Options
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Whether you are vegan, curious at giving it a go or simply falling down a scrolling rabbit hole, one thing is clear: vegan is the buzzword of the year. When transitioning to a vegan diet, we find ourselves often wondering, what can we eat?As a vegan for over a year now, I remember panic searching for everything to see what I could eat when Veganuary began! It can be an overwhelming time,
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Jimmy John’s is owned by the same company as Sonic Drive-In, Arby’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Despite the mediocre range of vegan options available at Sonic, Jimmy John’s has no actual vegan meal. You can create your own meal from sides and toppings though!Jimmy John’s does not offer any meat or cheese substitutes and your sandwich can only be filled with vegetables. This is because as a company, they specialize
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If you are a Vegan, you will know all too well that eating out is not always easy. It can be difficult to find suitable food options, especially when it comes to fast-food restaurants. However, when it comes to Shake Shack, all is not lost and there are some vegan options available. While there are only three options, there will still be food suitable for you to eat if you
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Originating from many centuries ago, tortillas are a traditional Mexican food that have sustained their popularity all over the world. Coming from the Spanish word “torta” which translates as cake, tortillas are actually a thin flat bread usually made from ground maize. Used as the base for many traditional Mexican dishes such as enchiladas and burritos, tortillas are simple to prepare which makes them a hugely convenient necessity for busy
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When it comes to eating a vegan diet, some things are obvious and easy to avoid. So you won’t have much trouble avoiding meat, dairy, or eggs. But the really difficult part comes when you look at packaged and processed foods. One option is to only eat whole foods and make everything yourself. While these are good ideas and whole foods should be a staple of your diet, you still
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Finding vegan options on the road at your favorite fast-food restaurants can be a challenge, especially if none of the items on the menu are marketed as vegan. However, the past few years have seen an increase in vegan options, and restaurants are becoming more inclusive as the rising demand for vegan alternatives continues to grow. The fast-food chain, Jack In The Box, is famous for its burgers, fries, and
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Given that they cater to the general population, it can be hard to enjoy a vegan meal at fast food spots. That being said, many of our favorite burger, burrito and breadstick providers are gradually adding menu items that cater to plant based diets.One particular side dish you might wonder about are fries. Though you’d expect this humble potato staple to be vegan by default, some of the cooking methods
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Ahhhh Thin Mints! Those delectable, delicious discs have been a classic Girl Scout cookie for the longest time. Our mouths are watering just thinking about them.If you are unfamiliar with Girl Scout Cookies then, first of all, where have you been?!...and secondly, let us explain. Girl Scout Cookies started out way back in 1917.This was the start of an annual cookie bake sale in order to fund troop trips for
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Veganism is becoming far more widely popular and accepted across the globe. There are now so many vegan alternative foods to choose from to make the diet so much easier to maintain. Living a vegan lifestyle can be done for all of the right choices, but you may find it difficult to locate lots of snacks and sweet treats that are suitable. Everyone loves to eat candy, and you may
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Since their creation in 1934, Ritz Crackers have been a hugely popular snack throughout the world thanks to its simple flavor and wide variety of options. From their original cheese flavoring, Ritz Crackers have released hundreds of flavors over their near-century career and show no signs of stopping now. Being a product that was made to be accessible to all through hard times, Ritz Crackers still remain favored today. With
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You may be a vegan that still loves their burgers and fries, and will search far and wide for the best vegan burgers on the market. If you have ever wanted to try visiting the most popular burger joints in town, but you are unsure what vegan options there are, we are here to help. Have you ever wondered whether you would be able to visit Five Guys Burger and
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As any vegan knows, eating out at certain restaurants can be tough. Some restaurants will offer virtually zero vegan options, and in others, you can find yourself greatly restricted to just eating sides while all of your friends enjoy their big main meals. Today we’re here to help with this guide to 9 vegan options you can find on the Red Robin menu. Red Robin is one of the many popular
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Oreos are one of the most popular cookies in the world, and one of the main questions and queries surrounding Oreos is: are they vegan? To put it simply, technically they are vegan - but it’s a little bit more complicated than that. It’s not all about what type of milk you choose to dunk the cookie in, full fat cow milk or oat milk, because the recipe itself doesn’t
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Shining a Light on the Deceptive and Unassuming FigThere’s something exceedingly rich and extravagant about figs, and it’s not entirely due to their deep, sweet flavor. It’s a decadence compounded by their ubiquity in high culture. While not technically a fruit, rather an inflorescence within syconia, they match apples as one of the most poeticized tree grown foods.Not only are archaic verses teeming with figgy allusions as in D.H. Lawrence’s,
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As anybody who lives on a vegan diet will know, it can be very difficult to find products that are vegan. You would expect there to be more options for people who are living a clean lifestyle, but sadly this is not the case. While there are lots of benefits of being vegan, it can make your food shop hard. You may find yourself spending excessive amounts of money on
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Veganism is the term for a lifestyle without any forms of exploitation or cruelty to animals. Most people decide to go vegan because of moral, ethical and personal beliefs. Vegans do not wish to participate in the harming of animals in any way, whether it is through animal food products, meat by-products, or products tested on animals. Whilst veganism is now far more widely accepted and popular, people can find it
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We can now see some famous fast-food restaurants start to adapt to their vegan customers. Firstly, it’s about time that they started to cater to the vegan community. Especially as the latest national poll carried out by The Vegetarian Resource Group stated that in 2016, 3.7 million adults in the USA were vegan. This poll is conducted every five years so we would only expect it to have grown by
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McDonald’s is one of if not the most popular fast food chain restaurant not only in the USA but the world as now has a branch in over 100 countries. They’re most famously known for their mouth watering Big Mac burger and their signature Chicken McNuggets, but did you know that over the last few years McDonalds has branched out into serving vegetarian and vegan options for its customers. Unfortunately, McDonald’s
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When you think about eating oysters, you probably think about rich people in fancy restaurants sipping champagne on the side as they eat their meal.Oysters have often been a meal that people either love or hate and are regularly seen as an aphrodisiac.Because of their unique look and taste, there are many debates on whether or not these mollusks are vegan as they cannot feel pain due to the lack
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Pop Tarts. Even just the mention of them takes us back to our childhood of watching our favorite after-school cartoons with a plate of those delicious, sweet treats.This childhood staple is still very popular today, and the variety of flavors available is huge - from the well-loved Smores, Strawberry, and Cookie Dough, to the more weird and wonderful concoctions of Jolly Rancher Watermelon and Froot Loops.For those of you who
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If you are a chip lover, you have likely tried Takis before. They are such a delicious chip that has just the right amount of spice and crunch. If you have been vegan for a long while, or have just recently become vegan, you will know how difficult it is to find vegan chips.The majority of people may not realize that a lot of chips contain milk or other animal by-products.
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Texas Roadhouse is loved for its giant steaks and little bread rolls that come with their famous cinnamon butter. As their most popular dishes revolve around the idea of a big hunk of meat, it may not come as a surprise that Texas Roadhouse doesn’t have much on their menu that’s suitable for vegans. In fact, they have no vegan options at all. According to their website, as of 2021 Texas
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Sour Patch candies are pretty much everyone’s favorite childhood candy. But, trying to work out which food is vegan and which isn’t is difficult when it comes to gummy candy. A lot of gummy candies contain gelatin which is definitely not vegan. But quite a few gummy candies are actually vegan, even just by accident. When you first begin a vegan diet, it seems as though every food that isn’t a vegetable
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Chili’s was founded in 1975 and has 1,606 locations around the world. They serve mainly American and Tex-Mex inspired dishes. They are not known for their vegan options, but vegans can still have a substantial meal there. All it takes is a little creativity, and a willingness to do a little construction of your meal. Vegans are used to having meals based around rice, beans, and vegetables so this is honestly
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Sonic is a classic American fast food restaurant, established in 1953 in Oklahoma. They have since expanded massively and now have over 3,400 locations across the United States. Since it’s Veganuary we wondered if there was anything suitable for vegans?Sonic is not the best pitstop for hungry vegans. They do not offer a vegan burger, but there are some sides that serve as a very fulfilling snack. Of course, you
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It's totally understandable that any vegan would be nervous about stepping into a restaurant called Dairy Queen. It's probably somewhere you'd usually avoid. However, we understand that social situations arise where, as a vegan, you may have to visit a Dairy Queen. Be it with colleagues, friends, or family. And you maybe be worried there's nothing there you'll be able to eat…Well, think again. In 2020 Dairy Queen did a big
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Fellow vegans. For years we’ve had to put up with our carnist friends dragging us from establishment to establishment full of carcasses, with no vegan options besides perhaps a small salad - sometimes not even that.I expected it from most of the big food chains, but what always really hurt was the fact that Subway - an outlet rife with vegan potential - never cottoned on to the vegan revolution.
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With over 2000 locations in America, it's hard to avoid Panda Express. Why would you want to, some may ask. Anyone who's been vegan for a little while will be very familiar with how disappointing it feels when you can't eat anything but the salad at a restaurant. Often we end up eating at the same place every week or avoiding eating out at all. We've put together this article so
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For those following a vegan diet, finding some tasty ice cream alternatives that are free of dairy products can be a challenge.Cold Stone Creamery is a popular ice cream parlor that makes fresh ice cream daily. From sundaes to signature creations their selection is impressive.However, a question that commonly arises surrounding the content of their ice cream is whether they offer Vegan Options. As stated by the nutritional guidance that can
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Chips are one of the most frustrating snacks as a vegan.Some flavors, such as roast chicken, are understandably not suitable for vegans due to certain flavorings, but there are so many companies that still use milk powder in their products for seemingly no reason. It means that open, unlabeled bowls of chips and dips are best avoided (unless you know the host and they’ve made sure to cater to a vegan
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Starburst (once known as opal fruits) are cube-shaped, fruity flavored soft taffy candies that are made by the Wrigley Company. They are both vegan and non-vegan, this factor depends entirely on where you live and where you source your starburst from. In the United States of America, starburst is not vegan as it contains an ingredient that is extremely not vegan, gelatin. However, in the United Kingdom, starburst is vegan,
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Say goodbye to smoked salmon and cream cheese, say hello to avocado and chili with roasted tomatoes.There’s no need to give up bagels just because you’ve given up meat and animal byproducts, even if you need to switch up your usual toppings a little bit. Bagels, like many of the staples in your diet, are naturally vegan, but if you’re trying out Veganuray for the first time or if you’re generally
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When it comes to working out which foods are vegan and which are not, some things are easy.You can easily avoid the big three: meat, dairy, and eggs. And you can be pretty sure that a carrot or a head of broccoli is vegan. But what about when it comes to sweeter snacks?For pre-made and store-bought foods that have a lot of different ingredients, it can be difficult to work
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Krispy Kreme is an American coffee house and donut chain company that is owned by JAB Holding Company.The headquarters are situated in Winston-Salem in North Carolina, USA. They total 1,005 locations worldwide at the time of writing.Krispy Kreme serves; baked goods, soft drinks, hot drinks, and both frozen and iced beverages.It was founded in 1937 on April 13th by Vernon Rudolph, who bought a yeast-based recipe off of a chef
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If you are, or have recently become a vegan, then you may be wondering which of your favorite foods you can still enjoy, and which ones you will have to ditch. If you are anything like us, then sweet treats are some of your faves, and M & Ms are a delicious snack to enjoy. But are M & M’s vegan?Are M & M’s vegan?Unfortunately, M & M’s are not vegan,
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There is no doubt that every American will have heard of Jolly Ranchers. Jolly Ranchers is a company that manufactures sweets, and their products are without a doubt some of the most popular in the country. From hard sweets to chewy gummy sweets, they produce a variety of different types which guarantee that there is a product for everyone.It is a common misconception that a vegan diet is a healthy
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One of the trickiest parts of becoming a vegan is overcoming the struggle to find vegan options when it comes to eating out or ordering in. It isn’t too difficult to make your own vegan options at home when you know exactly what you are putting into the food, but when it is left to restaurants, it becomes much more difficult to find great vegan options. Thankfully, more and more
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Being a vegan can sometimes be quite difficult. You may have switched to veganism for all of the right reasons, but sometimes you might miss the flavors of your old snacks. When choosing a vegan lifestyle, it can be hard to find snacks that are suitable for your diet. You may want to still enjoy the tasty treats that you have loved in the past, and you might be wondering what