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Hip-Hip-Hooray! Are you thinking of maybe going vegan? 

Are you thinking of trying a Vegan diet?

Do you want to lose weight? 

get healthier? Save some animals?

Save the planet? 

Or all the above?

Well, you've done the best and first step to do so. You're thinking about it.

Your thoughts are powerful stepping stones, so, yay!

Veganuary is almost here, aka January 

and I thought I'd share some few tips to maybe help you along the way.

Trying something new can be a little scary, frustrating, confusing, or even feel impossible so let's do this together! Any questions? E-mail me or send me a message via Instagram

Take the 30 day Vegan challenge. 

Start January 1st. Why not?

You're on the road to happiness, so let's do this! 

A FEW BENEFITS OF GOING VEGAN:

1: SAVE ANIMALS 

2: INCREASE IMMUNE SYSTEM

3. SAVE THE PLANET

4. LOWER DISEASE RISK

5. LOWER CHOLESTEROL 

6. LOSE WEIGHT

7. INCREASE ENERGY

....

and so much more! 

FEW TIPS:

1) SUPPORT GROUPS: JOING FACEBOOK GROUPS, FOLLOW SOCIAL MEDIA VEGAN INFLUENCERS, FOLLOW VEGAN BRANDS LIKE PETA, FIND SOME VEGAN FRIENDS. YOU'RE GOING TO WANT SUPPORT, IDEAS, ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ETC. MUY IMPORTANTE! 

2) CHECK OUT PINTEREST FOR VEGAN FOOD IDEAS 

3) EAT VEGAN JUNK FOOD 

4) CHECK OUT SOME VEGAN MAGAZINES + BOOKS 

5) ASK QUESTIONS! Your questions are ok. No question is stupid, maybe a little, no really just ask. It's ok. Better to know. 

6) FOLLOW VEGAN BLOGS

7) TAKE TIME IN THE GROCERY STORES LOOKING

8) YOU'LL MAKE MISTAKES; ITS OK! 

9) WATCH ANIMAL VIDEOS, EVEN THE HARD ONES TO WATCH

10) PRAY!!! GOD WILL LEAD YOU.

MEAT ALTERNATIVES !!!!

When I first switched to a vegan diet

 I used to think what's a salad without chicken?

What are tacos without beef?

Whats sushi without fish? 

ummmm, basically poison... but I understand. You might miss meat. 

So get the replicas,

get the faux meat. 

Don't deprive yourself, just do it the Vegan way . 

MILK ALTERNATIVES !!! 

okay you guys, if you haven't gotten on the Dairy free program, then now is a better time than ever.

Dairy is NOT good for you, I repeat, Dairy is NOT good for you.

There is a reason why so many of us are Lactose Intolerant, because our bodies are not made to process the milk that comes out of a cows tit. Dairy can cause, acne (something I myself battles and it's literally the devils work) , Dairy causes stomach issues, digestion issues, diseases and so much more. If nothing else, please stay away from dairy. 

You can easily make your own almond milk from home, but here are some of my favorite non-dairy "Milks" on the market. 

CHEESE ALTERNATIVES !!! 

One of the things that my family had a hard time giving up was CHEESE. I was never a huge cheese eater, but some people in my family were. Meat was easy for them to cut out, but cheese? oh no. Don't take the cheese! Over the last 7 years, I have found some awesome cheese alternatives. Yes, everyone is different so you might have to do some experimenting as well as some trial and error. You may or may not like one product, keep trying more. There are so many on the market and just like with "REAL" cheese ( I put real in quotations because come on, let's face it, we don't know how much is dairy and how much is plastic) , you have to try and see what kind you like. 

Here are some of my favorites, but if you don't like these try other ones. 

100% PLANT BASED !!!!

Are you trying to do more Plant based, than processed foods?

 Check out my IG or other posts on my blog 

for recipes for healthier , plant based, minimally processed foods

EXAMPLES:

If you have any questions or just wanna chat , maybe want to argue (ha-ha jk please don't)

send me an E-mail or send me a message on instagram 

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hope this helps! Even the slightest. I'll be posting more In January so make sure to follow my blog for updates or follow me on IG ! xoxox

Good luck babes! 

XOXOX,

Ash Ninette 

Vegan "Whipped Cream" [ A Q U A F A B A ]

 Who loves WHIPPED CREAM ?
Raise your hand !  I just raised both my hands, oops. 

However, I do eat vegan whipped cream.
[ NOT PIMPLE JUICE WHIPPED CREAM AKA DAIRY ]

You know, "whipped cream" made out of Coconut our Soy Milk. 

Buttttttt, I just discovered the most amazing freaking thing on this planet.

Okay ya I'm exaggerating a bit, but it's pretty freaking fantastic I can't lie. 

AQUAFABA!
It's basically whipped cream, but made from chickpea juice. You add some sugar, I add stevia and some vanilla and you whip it! whip it good!
okay, you use a standing mixer or else you're arms are going to be so sore.
Hey, at least you'd get a good arm work out.
Ok, no don't do that. Trust me, you'll regret it.
Use a standing mixer for easiest and fastest results.
Anyways this is the healthiest, easiest
and cheapest "whipped cream" you'll ever make.



ALL YOU NEED:

2   BPA FREE CANS OF CHICKPEA JUICE

(JUST DRAIN THE CHICKPEAS FROM
THE CAN AND USE THE JUICE)


1 TEASPOON OF VANILLA


3-4 PACKETS OF STEVIA
OR HALF A CUP OF ORGANIC SUGAR





ALL YOU DO:

-COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS AND
WHIP IT WITH AN AUTOMATIC MIXER

-YOU'LL MIX IT FOR ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES

- BAM! THE TRANSFORMATION IS COMPLETE!
OH YAH, OH YAH
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!

HERE YOU SEE A RAW "COOKIES N CREAM" SMOOTHIE
TOPPED WITH AQUAFABA

Vegan " Tuna " Salad

   When you decide to eat a Vegan diet, 

you have to give up ALL animal products.

 It's the best thing to do for your health, for the animals and for our planet. However, most of us were raised on animal products. Sometimes you just miss the flavor of something or the texture. I don't blame ya, you've been enjoying certain meals since you were very young. It's not your fault. The good, no, the GREAT thing is that we can make almost anything animal product free! Some versions may taste better than others, but I promise with a little experimenting and change in your tastebuds you soon won't miss anything. 

I for one, used to LOVE tuna fish. That was just my thing. There were times when I first went vegan that I missed a good ol' tuna fish sandwich. So with that , you know I had to make it vegan. It took some tries, but this is my GO TO, SUPER EASY, yummy Vegan Tuna salad. Not only are you cutting out the suffering of animals, but you're also cutting out mercury, plastic (our oceans are contaminated), pollution, Oil spills etc and so much more that our poor fish in the oceans eat.

Don't even get me started on Farm raised fish. 

Just ignore it all and make this dish.  

This is perfect to make when you don't have much time. 

Its great on greens, like a wrap or on Bread as a sandwich... 

You can even eat with just some cracker or with a spoon. 

You really can't go wrong. It's that yum! 

KEEP SCROLLING FOR STEP BY STEP PICS =)

STEP 1: 

GET YOUR INGREDIENTS 

1) 2 CANS OF CHICKPEAS (GARBANZO BEANS)

2) 1/2 STALK OF CELERY CELERY

3) PICKLES

4) 1 RED ONION

5) VEGAN MAYO

6) PEPPER

7) SALT  

(NO TABLE SALT PLEASE)

8) NUTRITIONAL YEAST

(GET YOUR B12)

9) WATERCRESS OR GREENS(OPTIONAL)

10) KELP FLAKES 

( I DON'T USE IT, BUT IF YOU WANT MORE A FISHY TASTE)

11) SOME SORT OF FOOD MASHER 

* IF POSSIBLE TRY AND USE ORGANIC *

STEP 2:  

MASH YOUR CHICKPEAS  

STEP 3: 

ADD YOUR CHOPPED VEGGIES 

STEP 4: 

ADD YOUR VEGAN MAYO 

STEP 5: 

ADD YOUR SPICES: SALT, PEPPER, AND NUTRITIONAL YEAST 

STEP 6: 

THIS IS THE *OPTIONAL* PART. 

ADD WATER CRESS, OTHER GREENS 

AND OR SPRINKLE KELP FLAKES (GRANULES) 

STEP 7:

MAKE SURE ALL IS MIXED WELL, HAVE A TASTE. 

THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO ADD ANY ONIONS, MORE SALT, MORE PICKLES 

ANYTHING TO GIVE IT YOUR PERFECT TASTE

STEP 9.

EAT UP!! I LIKE TO TOAST BREAD AND MAKE A SANDWICH

OR ADD IT TO ROMAINE LETTUCE, 

OR ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH SOME AVOCADO AND LIME

OR JUST GRAB SOME 

GLUTEN FREE CRACKERS AND ENJOY =)

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XOXO,

ASHLEY NINETTE