i've been vegan for 2 years and still find it inconvenient to eat out, especially since i live in a small town where there aren't any strictly vegan places. Recently Tesco have brought out a line of vegan sandwiches which should be easily accessible in many areas! I'm glad you're enjoying your vegan life so far
she's just starting maybe she's isn't aware of some things let's give her a chance.. and honestly even if she's just plant based that's already a step in the right direction tbh xx
jocelyne gil a lot of vegans still use their leather etc products because they have already bought them and they already gave their money to the industry so their is no point throwing it away they just don’t buy anymore
Have you tried the Wicked Kitchen range by Tesco? They do ready meals, pizza's, sandwiches, wraps, bowls... all vegan 😊 affordable and healthy too! The BBQ mushroom pizza is delicious 😍
Good stuff girl! I love how positive you are about the experience. I struggle with the "things in things" thing (lol) too, even after more than a year of veganism. Everything seems to have milk in it! But it forces me to eat healthier and snack less so it's kind of a win. Would love to see a "What I eat in a day" video if you'd like to make one. Keep it up 😊💕
The best resturant here in london for vegan food is in Chelsea called Wulf and Lamb, honestly please just go, things you must try are the mac and cheese and the burgers! Also in Camden there are plenty of stalls and also a vegan Chinese takeaway buffet place you would really like called Dou Dou. There are other places such as pickywops, the Green Bay, Vx, temple of seitan. There is a place about to open in Covent Garden called By Chloe which will be AMAZING as I’ve been to ones in the states. I would recommend searching all theese places I’ve mentioned on Instagram and giving them a follow and search!
Isabel Nata I want to try vegan mac and cheese SO much but I don’t live in a big enough area that there’s any vegan restaurants and it would be so many ingredients and time wasted to make it if I didn’t like it 😭😭
I think boots is trialing a limited edition vegan range atm? You could check that out it's with their sandwiches and stuff :) also the co-op do an onion bhaji sandwich!
Yes girl! A 'what I eat in a day' are one of the best videos on youtube 😊 I am not vegan or vegeterian but I love watching these videos to get some lunch ideas. Much love 💞
You have to try Zizzs, they have amazing vegan pizzas and desserts, actually loads of places have pizza with vegan cheese these days. I recommend the app HappyCow, you just enter a location and it shows you almost everywhere with vegan options nearby. It's great! Wagamama just released an incredible vegan menu! They have Katsu curry and dumpling and loads of yummy food. Counter do a great vegan burger. The list goes on! I wish you luck and hope you're enjoying being vegan xxx
It can be an adjustment but you’re doing well! Slip ups can happen which is absolutely fine. In regards to eating out - don’t be afraid to ask the staff to customise it for you - making a dish dairy free or asking for a vegan menu. Most places will be willing to provide you with one or the other :) xxxx
Here are some of my favourite vegetarian + vegan places to eat at in London : Deliciously Ella Nopi Pho Farm girl Juice baby Wulf & lamb Detox kitchen Mildred’s
My go to sandwich is a roll with vegan butter, mustard, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, toasted zucchini and toasted tofu and I put salt for both zucchini and tofu. This sandwich is amazing. I completely recommend it.🌱I hope you’ll like it too.🥰
i work in london and have been vegan since september some great lunch places are: abokado, itsu, pret do some amazing vegan soups perfect for this weather, if you pass by a pipel (and you like falafel) i definitely recommend it - the portions are huge and its so so tasty!! LEON is another good one for vegan options, EAT. too.. once you find things you like you'll get used to it :) most of the italian chains like pizza express, zizis, ask etc. do vegan menus and pizzas and they are really really good! xx
I’m quite a fussy eater, and I find it really difficult with lunch when I’m out. Holland and Barrett are usually my best bet, most ones with a freezer will have vegan sausage rolls, Cornish pasties - all those kind of quick meal deal type foods. If you’re passing a bakery too and they have vegetarian signed options it’s always worth just asking if they use milk or eggs etc, bc sometimes they don’t so it’s vegan too.
If you're going out for lunch/dinner at a restaurant, Italian places always have vegan options (Zizzi's, Pizza Express etc) because it's easy to make pizza vegan, and most places have vegan cheese now as well. Thai, Japanese, and Chinese food hardly use dairy so most of the vegetarian stuff is vegan. Wagamamas have loads of vegan options and you can swap egg noddles for rice noodles or soba noodles in the vegetarian dishes. For on the go stuff, supermarkets are probably the best place bc they have lots of vegan sandwiches, wraps, ready meals etc. Or you could make sandwiches/wraps/salads yourself at home and then take them with you when you go out so you know there's stuff that you like in them!!! X
This was a good watch! I'm not doing Vegan January, but have recently been inspired so much by watching different TH-cam vlogs of vegans and the benefits plant based eating has had on their lives. I tried it on Monday and I got to Friday then frustratingly I failed. However tomorrow I am going shopping to start again. I did notice in those short days I was bang on it I felt healthier and had zero heartburn!!! So I can see how the long term would probably make me feel really good. I need to tell myself I've got this lol. I just subscribed too! x
In a lot of supermarkets such as tescos they do falaffel wraps with houmous and mango chutney which is really nice! Tescos have also got a new range of sandwiches and stuff. Aldi do nice tomato based pasta pots. Also loads of cafes and restaraunts seem to be doing more vegan food, and will have their own vegan menu like Zizzis or will do vegan options it's mainly just a case of asking and finding out.
supermarkets often have salad stations near the deli section and usually have a couscous or potato thing, so they're good lunches. or grab something like a box of falafels and a salad bowl and combine. or you can often get chilled pasta and couscous salads in the coleslaw section of the supermarket. hope that helps x
I have a million and one suggestions for eating vegan in London but I'll stick to my absolute favourites! :-) Temple of Seitan - Vegan fried chicken (Hackney) Cookdaily - All the good stuff - curries, pie and much more (Shoreditch) Yorica - Ice-cream, milkshakes and waffles (Soho) Dough Society - Donuts (Hackney) Young Vegans - Pie and mash (Camden)
Places you can eat with vegan food: Zizzi, Wagamama, pizza express, ask Italian, Bella Italian, the oak tree, veggie pret, Nando’s, McDonald’s, prezzo and I think Pizza Hut now do a vegan pizza
For homemade things, you can find loads of vegan recipes online for alternatives, Sainsbury’s now do a vegan sandwich as well which is super nice! And Tesco do falafel wraps
Phoebe Kay Tesco do more than falafel wraps 😂 they have a range called Wicked Kitchen 😊 loads of ready meals, pizza's, wraps, sandwiches, bowls... all vegan (and SO delicious)
Unfortunately, I worked in McDonald's and it technically isn't vegan hence why they don't advertise it because they cook the vegetarian burgers in the same thing as the meat items, they did at the one I worked at anyway
As a vegan I would say ignore everyone who tries to put you through a purity test by saying you "can't" call yourself vegan this month. Vegan is a journey & I'm still learning, I started w the diet & then moved into other things when ready & as I ran out of things & switched them out. As far as I'm concerned you are absolutely vegan rn... it's not a switch that's 100% flipped overnight for most of us 🤗 just found your channel & love it too!
There’s always vegan simosas in most places like M&S, Tesco and Waitrose. Also carrot sticks with hummus/ apple with peanut butter. You can get vegan sushi, Tesco do a falafel wrap, Waitrose do some nice lunch stuff. You can even grab pasta from the sections where all the potatoe salad is. You can snack on falafels or hummus with a pack of nachos, popcorn, M&S have some vegan iced buns with fruit in. Starbucks have vegan options for lunch as does Nero. In London there’s stacks of actual vegan places but most places do have vegan options. That stew/casserole looked amazing I’m going to make one this week 😍 xx
Hey Emily, just a tip for when eating foods containing iron such as the oats and soy milk you had for breakfast, try to avoid drinking tea or coffee with those meals, as the ingredients in those drinks inhibit your iron absorption. You can have your tea afterwards, or maybe half an hour before hand, I would say that would be fine. (:
places that have some vegan options that are pretty much everywhere: wagamammas, pizza hut, pizza express, zizzis, ask italia, gbk etc. also if your struggling for vegan options [out] then you should download the app called "happy cow". it shows you vegan places were you are or you can search for a specific location.
most chain restaurants do good vegan options like Zizzi's and Ask have separate vegan menus, nando's can be made vegan easily too by taking the mayo out of the veggie pitta's! And starbucks and cafe nero always have a good vegan choice too!
I've missed out on doing vegan January now which is a bit sad cos I'd love to give it a go. that won't stop me though. I'm defiantly going to go it for February (even though it isn't really a thing but it doesn't matter) during the end of January my plan is to gradually start cutting things out to prepare myself for February. so thankyou for inspiring me!! I have been vegetarian before for over a year but I kinda went off track for a while but I plan to change that 💛
In Camden there is a vegan Mexican, curry stall , falafel place, cookie dough place, burger place and a vegan pie and mash shop in the market and nearer Camden tube station there is a family owned all you can eat Chinese and temple of Camden (vegan kfc kind of thing) is opening on the 31st but there is already one of those in Hackney! The diner in Islington has a vegan menu and wagamamas does vegan food too! X
HAPPY COW!!! A great app or website for finding vegan or veg options restaurants near you! I love it! Use it to find areas in London! :) keep up the plant basedddd
The best vegan food at pret is definitely the soups with bread!! They're so tasty and some don't contain corriander (i work there) - Also try Mildreds's (a few locations in London) which is a nice vegan restaurant for a proper sit down meal, or vegan express in Tooting!!! Good luck x
Try what the pitta in London!!! And if you aren’t struggling too much with meat, try and be a vegetarian if you feel you’ll struggling being vegan after this! It’s honestly so good, you should try watching from farm to fridge too! C
there's loads of vegan options for lunches in Boots! their meal deals are amazing, I love their Moroccan couscous salad and they have different wraps, flatbreads and sandwiches, they're so good!
if you wanna call yourself vegan, YOU DO YOU BOO! As a vegan, I'd say you were being/following the vegan lifestyle :) -Try the Vitalite spread, it's cheaper and tastes sooooo good! -Use the "failed" caramel as a sweetner for like oats and stuff :) -Try the Almond Breeze Vanilla milk (so much better than the soya one omg) -Try cashew milk and you will love it! -Don't worry about slipping up, at least you're trying?? Focus on what you HAVE done! Keep going Em! About the going out thing...I don't know if it would be hard for you to maybe food prep and carry things with you? Even if it's a sandwich or leftovers from dinner. I know a lot if not most of the coffee shops have now got at least one vegan option, Itsu and Wagamama is around here in London quite a bit, and you can get a few vegan options from Tesco Express' and Sainsbury's Local too now. If you're in "gentrified places" like Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham, or around more affluent areas such as Soho, Mayfair, Portobello, Chelsea etc, there's usually niche cafes and independent shops as well as chain stores that should sell vegan food. HAPPY COW APP - shows you vegan and vegetarian options based on your location too and I think it's a free app. Also, when you're around London, look for what area you'll be around that day roughly, and search for what I mentioned above, then look at those places and download their menus - most should have some available online :) ps - Btw, next time you're in London, go to Temple of Seitan in Hackney if you can - you will not be disappointed! HOPE THIS HELPS XXXXXXXX
All the usual Prets now have most of the veggie Pret options in stock and there's a Pret round every corner in London! The sweet potato falafel and beet hummus box is amazing there and also the rainbow veggie wrap!x
Also my favourite vegan places in London: Nama Foods Redemption Bar - there's one in Shoreditch and one in Notting Hill Wulf and Lamb - in Chelsea Juice Baby - in Chelsea also Rawligion - on Tottenham Court Road Farm Girl Cafe - in Notting Hill Mildreds - which has a few locations. But if you're not looking to eat out anywhere there are so many vegan pick-up options now in supermarkets particularly Tesco, Waitrose and even Aldi.
Personally because i live in a small city in Greece it's also hard to find vegan foods. But i can find pizza with vegan cheese, risotto or vegan burgers. But i prefer to cook at home. Because you know exactly every ingredient and of course more healthy. And honestly i don't mind if everyone is eating and i am not. Because i know what i am doing is right. I understand you because you are still at the beginning. I really hope that you keep going over January.
I'm vegan too and love seeing people give it a go! I feel so much better mentally and physically eating this way so I hope it does the same for you 💖 I must say, I hate how often other vegans have something negative to say, like"you're not a proper vegan/ full vegan/ blah blah blah, etc", just be happy for someone who's giving it a go! being negative and nitpicky isn't going to encourage others to try it 🙄 same goes in other areas of life but I'm just saying lol
I would check the menus before you go out for food so you know what to expect in the restaurant! I'm not vegan but this helps me with certain foods I like to avoid and if Ive already decided before I even look at the menu in the restaurant then I won't get tempted by the food I'm not allowed, plus you'll know in advance if a certain place doesn't do vegan food and you can avoid that place altogether rather than being stuck once you sit down! I think you're doing fab so keep it up! :D
so good to see you’re trying veganism! as for eating out, you can use the Happy Cow app! You just select vegan, and it’ll come up with all the vegan restaurants that are closest to you, or places that have vegan options :)
So nice to see that you seem to be enjoying going vegan, it can be difficult in the beginning while you suss everything out, there are animal products in things you would never even think off so it's always best to come prepared in case you can't find anything to suit you when you're out. Perhaps look into buying some Cliff or Naked bars to keep in your handbag when you're away from home, I also find that small quantities of nuts are enough to fill me up until I find something more substantial. I can't give you much information on London specifically, but you have chosen a really great time to go vegan as you will find something in most supermarkets that will suit you. I'm a fellow coriander hater so I know that it can be a bit of a struggle! Boots do two vegan sandwiches that I know of and have a few lovely salad pots as well, Tesco have recently brought in a new range by Wicked Kitchen which have lots of lovely unique sandwiches for you to try. My local asda Asda does a hummus and falafel wrap but I'm not sure if this is a nation wide thing and also I've seen a few Spar shops in city centres starting to stock some nice options as well. Plenty of local delis will be able to provide you with some pasta/soup options too and of course, there's always burrito places! Naturally Stefanie and Supreme Banana are both really good resources for new vegans, Stefanie is based in the UK and has done a few videos on the vegan options in chain restaurants and Supreme Banana has videos on how to eat vegan in almost any restaurant you can think of (including KFC!) I hope this has been helpful and good luck on your journey :)
I have the same problem with the sandwiches out there in the shops with coriander and co. and tried nearly everything now, and I found one really amazing sandwich: its from m&s and its with beetroot, it shouldn't be to hard to find because its red, so try it out. ❤
Sneaking dairy into products that I don't think have milk in it is still something that gets me sometimes -- and I've been began for 3 years. Just keep at it, it's not about perfection, it's just about trying your best.
Boots is my favourite spot for vegan meal deal options! They have a lot of delicious stuff and things that aren't usually the like typical vegan prepared food options. In terms of restaurants there's loooooads in London, wahaca is amazing if you like Mexican! And I've heard incredible things about Temple Of Seitan, vegan fried chicken in Hackney!
Tesco's now do vegan sandwiches in the meal deal and they have like 5 different options, so defintely look there! Plus their salad bar which is always so good!
Pret do great soups, hot pots and sandwiches/wraps Boots have great sandwiches/wraps M and S also do some. Morrisons have a vegan wrap Tesco just bought out their Wicked Kitchen vegan range with microwave meals and sandwiches/wraps which are incredible Starbucks have a jackfruit wrap
Bethanie Lauren you can just start by having one vegan day every week, and take it from there. once you find the products and recipes you like, Its actually quite easy😊. Also, If you educate yourselves about the agriculture industry Its easyer to stay motivated😊
That's such a great tip, thank you! I don't eat a lot of meat so I don't think that part would be too hard for me, I will definitely start doing it at least one day a week!
Look up "vegan food hauls" and check out "cheap lazy vegan", her name says it all. Edit: Also, check out "Mic the vegan" and "Modvegan", they are really informative channels!
Temple of Seitan in London is apparently amazing, there’s one in Camden I think? Also Tesco have teamed up with Wicked Kitchen that’s fully vegan on the go food! They have loads of sandwiches, salads and stuff 😊
Starbuck's new vegan menu is amazing!! Defo give it a go.. .theyve got some really yummy vegan snack bars in there (e.g. the dark chocolate one) which is so so good
Co-op falafal wrap is lush 😍 M&S do like...little rice pots and things some are and arent vegan you'll have to look... starbucks have released a vegan pulled jackfruit pittabread thing... i used to buy pitta/carrots and hummus for lunch... and i agree, the most difficult part of being vegan is the "ingredients" like dairy is in EVERYTHING and it irritates me so much!!! Been vegan for 3 years and its still irritating!! Its all trial and error! Keep it up you are doing well!
I feel like the only way to stay motivated for being vegan is remembering why you're going it, for your health, the animals and the environment! Also you should think about getting some b12 supplements as not maybe plant based foods have it! The thing I find most difficult about being vegan is eating out it's just one of those things unfortunately but a good tip is just to bring food with you xx
Hey Em! Yeah you should do more vegan vlogs and what you eat in a day and updates, And don’t worry about slipping up, maybe you could eat vegan at home and vegetarian when you eat out so you can enjoy your food more. I think you are doing fine with your diet, anyways I suggest you to buy some supplements such as Vitamin B12 and vegan protein powder which you could have inyour breakfast with your bowl (it’s not going to add barely any taste) or in your post workout smoothies. 😘😘😘😘
On days that you go out, google first what vegan dishes the restaurant offers. Many chain restaurant vegan options are listed in blogs. If there is none, look up their menu and decide on what you want to order and modify dishes to make them vegan. Use HappyCow.net website or get their App to show you places with vegan options. It’s like a vegan Yelp app 😊
My suggestion would be to watch documentaries around veganism to keep yourself motivated such as conspiracy. And just have a chat with the waitress whereever u go and they’ll recommend some things. Out and about is super easy if u have the courage to just ask questions x
okay so all i can think of is how nice it would be if u scooped that caramel into little balls and covered each in melted chocolate, then let it harden, definitely a treat but i think it would be sooo good :)
Leon is one of my favourite vegan places, I am not vegan myself but my best friend is and I am gluten free so we know some of the best places to go. Also if you go to whole foods they might do some vegan lunches xxx
Pret do a vegan falafel salad with like hummus, pomegranate seeds etc. I hate coriander too and it's so annoying that it seems to be in almost everything but the salad is completely free of coriander thankfully!
Have you just been trying the vegan lifestyle, food based? Or have you been doing the complete vegan lifestyle including clothing materials and makeup?? Such an no leather and animal friendly makeup etc??
If you are near Oxford circus/bond street tube station then you could go to deliciously Ella’s deli (the weighhouse one) she also has one nearer marble arch, but those are good for quick easy to grab lunches and everything is vegan (I think, there might be honey in a few things) there’s also wild food cafe in Neal’s yard, Covent garden which I’ve heard is good but haven’t tried it out myself. Farmacy and detox kitchen are some others, but just google vegan restaurants/cafes London and you’ll find loads, the list is endless xx
When I'm out I always opt for the tesco falafel wrap as part of the meal deal! The co-op also does a similar one (p.s. co-op donuts are vegan - even the custard ones!). If not, Pret is good like you said especially the all veggie ones in London, and starbucks does a vegan wrap but I haven't tried it because it has jalapenos in and I hate spice! At the moment though, I'm trying to prep lunches the night before so just making a double portion of dinner as it saves money and you know you'll always have something to take with you the next day :) xxx
Also, the giant samosa things you can get in tesco etc in the chilled bit are normally vegan! And Holland and Barrett does a really cheap flapjack that's roughly 500 calories so really good for quickly getting calories in if you're in a hurry!
i've been vegan for 2 years and still find it inconvenient to eat out, especially since i live in a small town where there aren't any strictly vegan places. Recently Tesco have brought out a line of vegan sandwiches which should be easily accessible in many areas! I'm glad you're enjoying your vegan life so far
Being vegan myslef, I love people watching trying to be vegan saying they find it hard,once you get used to it it’s actually really easy xx
if she is trying vegan why she is still using leather shit ?
jocelyne gil difference between using and buying.
But maybe shes just trying plant-based
she's just starting maybe she's isn't aware of some things let's give her a chance.. and honestly even if she's just plant based that's already a step in the right direction tbh xx
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jocelyne gil a lot of vegans still use their leather etc products because they have already bought them and they already gave their money to the industry so their is no point throwing it away they just don’t buy anymore
I think it's great that you are filming this because it makes it easier for anyone else to eat more vegan food! 😘
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post your casserole recipe! I’m a uni student and would love to make it! It looks like something I’d love!
Have you tried the Wicked Kitchen range by Tesco? They do ready meals, pizza's, sandwiches, wraps, bowls... all vegan 😊 affordable and healthy too! The BBQ mushroom pizza is delicious 😍
Good stuff girl! I love how positive you are about the experience. I struggle with the "things in things" thing (lol) too, even after more than a year of veganism. Everything seems to have milk in it! But it forces me to eat healthier and snack less so it's kind of a win. Would love to see a "What I eat in a day" video if you'd like to make one. Keep it up 😊💕
Wagamamas has vegan food now x
The best resturant here in london for vegan food is in Chelsea called Wulf and Lamb, honestly please just go, things you must try are the mac and cheese and the burgers! Also in Camden there are plenty of stalls and also a vegan Chinese takeaway buffet place you would really like called Dou Dou. There are other places such as pickywops, the Green Bay, Vx, temple of seitan. There is a place about to open in Covent Garden called By Chloe which will be AMAZING as I’ve been to ones in the states. I would recommend searching all theese places I’ve mentioned on Instagram and giving them a follow and search!
Also the vegan pizza in zizzi is great!!!
I love wulf and lamb
Mildreds too!
Isabel Nata I want to try vegan mac and cheese SO much but I don’t live in a big enough area that there’s any vegan restaurants and it would be so many ingredients and time wasted to make it if I didn’t like it 😭😭
I hope this continues past January!!! Love this series so much
I think boots is trialing a limited edition vegan range atm? You could check that out it's with their sandwiches and stuff :) also the co-op do an onion bhaji sandwich!
Felicity H I’ve tried that! It’s amazing
Tesco also do a vegan wrap which is also really nice
Tesco have their Wicked Kitchen range
Asda have added 3 vegan sandwiches (1 wrap) Too!!
That onion bhaji sandwich in co-op looked yum!
Yes girl! A 'what I eat in a day' are one of the best videos on youtube 😊 I am not vegan or vegeterian but I love watching these videos to get some lunch ideas. Much love 💞
your dog is honestly one of the cutest dogs i’ve ever seen
You have to try Zizzs, they have amazing vegan pizzas and desserts, actually loads of places have pizza with vegan cheese these days. I recommend the app HappyCow, you just enter a location and it shows you almost everywhere with vegan options nearby. It's great! Wagamama just released an incredible vegan menu! They have Katsu curry and dumpling and loads of yummy food. Counter do a great vegan burger. The list goes on! I wish you luck and hope you're enjoying being vegan xxx
It can be an adjustment but you’re doing well! Slip ups can happen which is absolutely fine. In regards to eating out - don’t be afraid to ask the staff to customise it for you - making a dish dairy free or asking for a vegan menu. Most places will be willing to provide you with one or the other :) xxxx
Here are some of my favourite vegetarian + vegan places to eat at in London :
Deliciously Ella
Nopi
Pho
Farm girl
Juice baby
Wulf & lamb
Detox kitchen
Mildred’s
My go to sandwich is a roll with vegan butter, mustard, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, toasted zucchini and toasted tofu and I put salt for both zucchini and tofu. This sandwich is amazing. I completely recommend it.🌱I hope you’ll like it too.🥰
Please can you do a video on skin care and what you do to make your face so clear!! Looks amazing x
Ive been vegan for over 3 months now and I enjoy it sm💗
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I’m so proud of you x
i work in london and have been vegan since september some great lunch places are: abokado, itsu, pret do some amazing vegan soups perfect for this weather, if you pass by a pipel (and you like falafel) i definitely recommend it - the portions are huge and its so so tasty!! LEON is another good one for vegan options, EAT. too.. once you find things you like you'll get used to it :) most of the italian chains like pizza express, zizis, ask etc. do vegan menus and pizzas and they are really really good! xx
I’m quite a fussy eater, and I find it really difficult with lunch when I’m out. Holland and Barrett are usually my best bet, most ones with a freezer will have vegan sausage rolls, Cornish pasties - all those kind of quick meal deal type foods. If you’re passing a bakery too and they have vegetarian signed options it’s always worth just asking if they use milk or eggs etc, bc sometimes they don’t so it’s vegan too.
If you're going out for lunch/dinner at a restaurant, Italian places always have vegan options (Zizzi's, Pizza Express etc) because it's easy to make pizza vegan, and most places have vegan cheese now as well. Thai, Japanese, and Chinese food hardly use dairy so most of the vegetarian stuff is vegan. Wagamamas have loads of vegan options and you can swap egg noddles for rice noodles or soba noodles in the vegetarian dishes. For on the go stuff, supermarkets are probably the best place bc they have lots of vegan sandwiches, wraps, ready meals etc. Or you could make sandwiches/wraps/salads yourself at home and then take them with you when you go out so you know there's stuff that you like in them!!! X
This was a good watch! I'm not doing Vegan January, but have recently been inspired so much by watching different TH-cam vlogs of vegans and the benefits plant based eating has had on their lives. I tried it on Monday and I got to Friday then frustratingly I failed. However tomorrow I am going shopping to start again. I did notice in those short days I was bang on it I felt healthier and had zero heartburn!!! So I can see how the long term would probably make me feel really good. I need to tell myself I've got this lol. I just subscribed too! x
In a lot of supermarkets such as tescos they do falaffel wraps with houmous and mango chutney which is really nice! Tescos have also got a new range of sandwiches and stuff. Aldi do nice tomato based pasta pots. Also loads of cafes and restaraunts seem to be doing more vegan food, and will have their own vegan menu like Zizzis or will do vegan options it's mainly just a case of asking and finding out.
supermarkets often have salad stations near the deli section and usually have a couscous or potato thing, so they're good lunches. or grab something like a box of falafels and a salad bowl and combine. or you can often get chilled pasta and couscous salads in the coleslaw section of the supermarket. hope that helps x
also, regular Pret always have veggie options in! boots are good for meal deals with rice bowls, wraps, and some new lunch box things too :)
I have a million and one suggestions for eating vegan in London but I'll stick to my absolute favourites! :-)
Temple of Seitan - Vegan fried chicken (Hackney)
Cookdaily - All the good stuff - curries, pie and much more (Shoreditch)
Yorica - Ice-cream, milkshakes and waffles (Soho)
Dough Society - Donuts (Hackney)
Young Vegans - Pie and mash (Camden)
Proud of you! :-) I slipped up when I first went vegan, it gets easier!
Places you can eat with vegan food: Zizzi, Wagamama, pizza express, ask Italian, Bella Italian, the oak tree, veggie pret, Nando’s, McDonald’s, prezzo and I think Pizza Hut now do a vegan pizza
For homemade things, you can find loads of vegan recipes online for alternatives, Sainsbury’s now do a vegan sandwich as well which is super nice! And Tesco do falafel wraps
And Yo! Sushi
Their tofu katsu curry is heaven!! 😍
Phoebe Kay Tesco do more than falafel wraps 😂 they have a range called Wicked Kitchen 😊 loads of ready meals, pizza's, wraps, sandwiches, bowls... all vegan (and SO delicious)
Unfortunately, I worked in McDonald's and it technically isn't vegan hence why they don't advertise it because they cook the vegetarian burgers in the same thing as the meat items, they did at the one I worked at anyway
As a vegan I would say ignore everyone who tries to put you through a purity test by saying you "can't" call yourself vegan this month. Vegan is a journey & I'm still learning, I started w the diet & then moved into other things when ready & as I ran out of things & switched them out. As far as I'm concerned you are absolutely vegan rn... it's not a switch that's 100% flipped overnight for most of us 🤗 just found your channel & love it too!
There’s always vegan simosas in most places like M&S, Tesco and Waitrose. Also carrot sticks with hummus/ apple with peanut butter. You can get vegan sushi, Tesco do a falafel wrap, Waitrose do some nice lunch stuff. You can even grab pasta from the sections where all the potatoe salad is. You can snack on falafels or hummus with a pack of nachos, popcorn, M&S have some vegan iced buns with fruit in. Starbucks have vegan options for lunch as does Nero. In London there’s stacks of actual vegan places but most places do have vegan options. That stew/casserole looked amazing I’m going to make one this week 😍 xx
Please do a vegan what I eat in a day!! Also at the end of Vegan January would you consider doing a healthy regular what I eat in a day? Love you!! x
Hey Emily, just a tip for when eating foods containing iron such as the oats and soy milk you had for breakfast, try to avoid drinking tea or coffee with those meals, as the ingredients in those drinks inhibit your iron absorption. You can have your tea afterwards, or maybe half an hour before hand, I would say that would be fine. (:
Since the vlog of you vegan shopping with Libby, i have been waiting for this with my notifications on!!!!xx
places that have some vegan options that are pretty much everywhere: wagamammas, pizza hut, pizza express, zizzis, ask italia, gbk etc. also if your struggling for vegan options [out] then you should download the app called "happy cow". it shows you vegan places were you are or you can search for a specific location.
pasta - most dried pasta is vegan, its fresh pasta that has definitely got egg in
Lovely! Everything looks so yum! Love your attitude and positivity :))
most chain restaurants do good vegan options like Zizzi's and Ask have separate vegan menus, nando's can be made vegan easily too by taking the mayo out of the veggie pitta's! And starbucks and cafe nero always have a good vegan choice too!
I've missed out on doing vegan January now which is a bit sad cos I'd love to give it a go. that won't stop me though. I'm defiantly going to go it for February (even though it isn't really a thing but it doesn't matter) during the end of January my plan is to gradually start cutting things out to prepare myself for February. so thankyou for inspiring me!! I have been vegetarian before for over a year but I kinda went off track for a while but I plan to change that 💛
I think zizis has a vegan menu xxx
Freya Cox you're right. And it's really good 👌🏼
They do it's so yum
Freya Cox they do and it's so good
You are honestly so stunning and genuine, love you em ❤️
In Camden there is a vegan Mexican, curry stall , falafel place, cookie dough place, burger place and a vegan pie and mash shop in the market and nearer Camden tube station there is a family owned all you can eat Chinese and temple of Camden (vegan kfc kind of thing) is opening on the 31st but there is already one of those in Hackney! The diner in Islington has a vegan menu and wagamamas does vegan food too! X
So much in London - Mildred's, temple (vegan fried chicken), Club Mexicana, what the pitta, fed by water, Cook Daily, Yorica
You look so much like mila kunis and I love your style!
Some places I've heard of in London that have great vegan food are Temple of Hackney, What the Pitta, and Cook Daily!
This makes me so happy! Hopefully you continue after January ♡
HAPPY COW!!! A great app or website for finding vegan or veg options restaurants near you! I love it! Use it to find areas in London! :) keep up the plant basedddd
The best vegan food at pret is definitely the soups with bread!! They're so tasty and some don't contain corriander (i work there) - Also try Mildreds's (a few locations in London) which is a nice vegan restaurant for a proper sit down meal, or vegan express in Tooting!!! Good luck x
Try what the pitta in London!!!
And if you aren’t struggling too much with meat, try and be a vegetarian if you feel you’ll struggling being vegan after this! It’s honestly so good, you should try watching from farm to fridge too! C
there's loads of vegan options for lunches in Boots! their meal deals are amazing, I love their Moroccan couscous salad and they have different wraps, flatbreads and sandwiches, they're so good!
been waiting for this ❤️
if you wanna call yourself vegan, YOU DO YOU BOO! As a vegan, I'd say you were being/following the vegan lifestyle :)
-Try the Vitalite spread, it's cheaper and tastes sooooo good!
-Use the "failed" caramel as a sweetner for like oats and stuff :)
-Try the Almond Breeze Vanilla milk (so much better than the soya one omg)
-Try cashew milk and you will love it!
-Don't worry about slipping up, at least you're trying?? Focus on what you HAVE done! Keep going Em!
About the going out thing...I don't know if it would be hard for you to maybe food prep and carry things with you? Even if it's a sandwich or leftovers from dinner. I know a lot if not most of the coffee shops have now got at least one vegan option, Itsu and Wagamama is around here in London quite a bit, and you can get a few vegan options from Tesco Express' and Sainsbury's Local too now. If you're in "gentrified places" like Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham, or around more affluent areas such as Soho, Mayfair, Portobello, Chelsea etc, there's usually niche cafes and independent shops as well as chain stores that should sell vegan food.
HAPPY COW APP - shows you vegan and vegetarian options based on your location too and I think it's a free app. Also, when you're around London, look for what area you'll be around that day roughly, and search for what I mentioned above, then look at those places and download their menus - most should have some available online :)
ps - Btw, next time you're in London, go to Temple of Seitan in Hackney if you can - you will not be disappointed!
HOPE THIS HELPS XXXXXXXX
Finallyyyy I’ve been waitinggg for n.o. 2 ❤️❤️
All the usual Prets now have most of the veggie Pret options in stock and there's a Pret round every corner in London! The sweet potato falafel and beet hummus box is amazing there and also the rainbow veggie wrap!x
Also my favourite vegan places in London:
Nama Foods
Redemption Bar - there's one in Shoreditch and one in Notting Hill
Wulf and Lamb - in Chelsea
Juice Baby - in Chelsea also
Rawligion - on Tottenham Court Road
Farm Girl Cafe - in Notting Hill
Mildreds - which has a few locations.
But if you're not looking to eat out anywhere there are so many vegan pick-up options now in supermarkets particularly Tesco, Waitrose and even Aldi.
Personally because i live in a small city in Greece it's also hard to find vegan foods. But i can find pizza with vegan cheese, risotto or vegan burgers. But i prefer to cook at home. Because you know exactly every ingredient and of course more healthy. And honestly i don't mind if everyone is eating and i am not. Because i know what i am doing is right. I understand you because you are still at the beginning. I really hope that you keep going over January.
Every time you upload I have a smile on my face because you cheer me up every single time I love you so much 💖💖💖
I'm vegan too and love seeing people give it a go! I feel so much better mentally and physically eating this way so I hope it does the same for you 💖 I must say, I hate how often other vegans have something negative to say, like"you're not a proper vegan/ full vegan/ blah blah blah, etc", just be happy for someone who's giving it a go! being negative and nitpicky isn't going to encourage others to try it 🙄 same goes in other areas of life but I'm just saying lol
been vegan for over a year and a 1/4, so glad you're trying it out! :)
Favourite restaurants with vegan options: Wagamammas, Zizzi and Pizza Express, also Pret is really good!! x
I would check the menus before you go out for food so you know what to expect in the restaurant! I'm not vegan but this helps me with certain foods I like to avoid and if Ive already decided before I even look at the menu in the restaurant then I won't get tempted by the food I'm not allowed, plus you'll know in advance if a certain place doesn't do vegan food and you can avoid that place altogether rather than being stuck once you sit down! I think you're doing fab so keep it up! :D
so good to see you’re trying veganism! as for eating out, you can use the Happy Cow app! You just select vegan, and it’ll come up with all the vegan restaurants that are closest to you, or places that have vegan options :)
amazing video enjoyed watching it love that you are being so positive trying it and do a video what you eat in a day
So nice to see that you seem to be enjoying going vegan, it can be difficult in the beginning while you suss everything out, there are animal products in things you would never even think off so it's always best to come prepared in case you can't find anything to suit you when you're out.
Perhaps look into buying some Cliff or Naked bars to keep in your handbag when you're away from home, I also find that small quantities of nuts are enough to fill me up until I find something more substantial.
I can't give you much information on London specifically, but you have chosen a really great time to go vegan as you will find something in most supermarkets that will suit you. I'm a fellow coriander hater so I know that it can be a bit of a struggle!
Boots do two vegan sandwiches that I know of and have a few lovely salad pots as well,
Tesco have recently brought in a new range by Wicked Kitchen which have lots of lovely unique sandwiches for you to try.
My local asda Asda does a hummus and falafel wrap but I'm not sure if this is a nation wide thing and also I've seen a few Spar shops in city centres starting to stock some nice options as well.
Plenty of local delis will be able to provide you with some pasta/soup options too and of course, there's always burrito places!
Naturally Stefanie and Supreme Banana are both really good resources for new vegans, Stefanie is based in the UK and has done a few videos on the vegan options in chain restaurants and Supreme Banana has videos on how to eat vegan in almost any restaurant you can think of (including KFC!)
I hope this has been helpful and good luck on your journey :)
that dairy free butter tastes amazing! i tried it at my sister's a few months ago and it tastes so much better than regular butter ^-^
I have the same problem with the sandwiches out there in the shops with coriander and co. and tried nearly everything now, and I found one really amazing sandwich: its from m&s and its with beetroot, it shouldn't be to hard to find because its red, so try it out. ❤
If you are looking for more vegan reciepes the happy pear is amazing they have 2 books a youtube and a blog and everything tastes amazing xx
Sneaking dairy into products that I don't think have milk in it is still something that gets me sometimes -- and I've been began for 3 years. Just keep at it, it's not about perfection, it's just about trying your best.
Boots is my favourite spot for vegan meal deal options! They have a lot of delicious stuff and things that aren't usually the like typical vegan prepared food options. In terms of restaurants there's loooooads in London, wahaca is amazing if you like Mexican! And I've heard incredible things about Temple Of Seitan, vegan fried chicken in Hackney!
Tesco's now do vegan sandwiches in the meal deal and they have like 5 different options, so defintely look there! Plus their salad bar which is always so good!
Zizzi does the best Vegan Pizza!!! Seriously go there for lunch or tea, its the bestttttt
Pret do great soups, hot pots and sandwiches/wraps
Boots have great sandwiches/wraps
M and S also do some.
Morrisons have a vegan wrap
Tesco just bought out their Wicked Kitchen vegan range with microwave meals and sandwiches/wraps which are incredible
Starbucks have a jackfruit wrap
Get the app Happy Cow which u can check and it shows all the nearby vegan friendly restaurants/cafes and stuff
I will be trying the porridge for sure! This has given me lots of ideas ❤️
Mildred’s is my favourite vegan restaurant, I’m pretty sure they do take out food too. They’ve got a restaurant in Soho, Kings cross & Camden!
Tesco’s vegan wicked healthy range, m&s, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and boots all have vegan grab to go options too x
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I’ve always been curious about veganuary , love the vlog 💗💗
I wish I could go Vegan but I actually wouldn't even know where to start!!! I think you're doing so well!
Bethanie Lauren you can just start by having one vegan day every week, and take it from there. once you find the products and recipes you like, Its actually quite easy😊. Also, If you educate yourselves about the agriculture industry Its easyer to stay motivated😊
That's such a great tip, thank you! I don't eat a lot of meat so I don't think that part would be too hard for me, I will definitely start doing it at least one day a week!
Bethanie Lauren Look on TH-cam how to go vegan and they have lots of good videos.
Look up "vegan food hauls" and check out "cheap lazy vegan", her name says it all.
Edit: Also, check out "Mic the vegan" and "Modvegan", they are really informative channels!
Lots of people just start by "veganising" their fave meals. Dont overthink it maybe and just give it a go. It could well be easier than u think
Pizza Express, Zizzi's, Wagamama, The Wicked Kitchen Range in Tesco is all vegan, Nando's and many other places all have vegan options x
Temple of Seitan in London is apparently amazing, there’s one in Camden I think? Also Tesco have teamed up with Wicked Kitchen that’s fully vegan on the go food! They have loads of sandwiches, salads and stuff 😊
So easy and very cheap to make your own seitan. Loads of vids on TH-cam
I really enjoyed this! What is your fav vegan food? X
Starbuck's new vegan menu is amazing!! Defo give it a go.. .theyve got some really yummy vegan snack bars in there (e.g. the dark chocolate one) which is so so good
Co-op falafal wrap is lush 😍 M&S do like...little rice pots and things some are and arent vegan you'll have to look... starbucks have released a vegan pulled jackfruit pittabread thing... i used to buy pitta/carrots and hummus for lunch... and i agree, the most difficult part of being vegan is the "ingredients" like dairy is in EVERYTHING and it irritates me so much!!! Been vegan for 3 years and its still irritating!!
Its all trial and error! Keep it up you are doing well!
I feel like the only way to stay motivated for being vegan is remembering why you're going it, for your health, the animals and the environment! Also you should think about getting some b12 supplements as not maybe plant based foods have it! The thing I find most difficult about being vegan is eating out it's just one of those things unfortunately but a good tip is just to bring food with you xx
Hey Em! Yeah you should do more vegan vlogs and what you eat in a day and updates,
And don’t worry about slipping up, maybe you could eat vegan at home and vegetarian when you eat out so you can enjoy your food more.
I think you are doing fine with your diet, anyways I suggest you to buy some supplements such as Vitamin B12 and vegan protein powder which you could have inyour breakfast with your bowl (it’s not going to add barely any taste) or in your post workout smoothies.
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On days that you go out, google first what vegan dishes the restaurant offers. Many chain restaurant vegan options are listed in blogs. If there is none, look up their menu and decide on what you want to order and modify dishes to make them vegan. Use HappyCow.net website or get their App to show you places with vegan options. It’s like a vegan Yelp app 😊
Love these please do more like a what I eat in a day xx
My suggestion would be to watch documentaries around veganism to keep yourself motivated such as conspiracy. And just have a chat with the waitress whereever u go and they’ll recommend some things. Out and about is super easy if u have the courage to just ask questions x
starbucks has a few vegan snacks, i think they have a vegan sandwich, muffin and like a wrap or something
You should try making vegan pancakes with blueberry syrup they are supposed to be really good!!
i’d recommend leon, there are many in london and have a number of vegan options that are super yum x
Loving these vegan videos!
okay so all i can think of is how nice it would be if u scooped that caramel into little balls and covered each in melted chocolate, then let it harden, definitely a treat but i think it would be sooo good :)
You can heat the caramel a little before using, microwave it for 15-20 seconds it will be okay
Leon is one of my favourite vegan places, I am not vegan myself but my best friend is and I am gluten free so we know some of the best places to go. Also if you go to whole foods they might do some vegan lunches xxx
Pret do a vegan falafel salad with like hummus, pomegranate seeds etc. I hate coriander too and it's so annoying that it seems to be in almost everything but the salad is completely free of coriander thankfully!
Have you just been trying the vegan lifestyle, food based? Or have you been doing the complete vegan lifestyle including clothing materials and makeup?? Such an no leather and animal friendly makeup etc??
try farmstand in covent garden its really nice and has some good vegan options!
If you are near Oxford circus/bond street tube station then you could go to deliciously Ella’s deli (the weighhouse one) she also has one nearer marble arch, but those are good for quick easy to grab lunches and everything is vegan (I think, there might be honey in a few things) there’s also wild food cafe in Neal’s yard, Covent garden which I’ve heard is good but haven’t tried it out myself. Farmacy and detox kitchen are some others, but just google vegan restaurants/cafes London and you’ll find loads, the list is endless xx
Get the happy cow app it tells you where to get vegan food anywhere!! x
M&S Have a great selection of vegan wraps and sandwiches which are absolutely amazing
When I'm out I always opt for the tesco falafel wrap as part of the meal deal! The co-op also does a similar one (p.s. co-op donuts are vegan - even the custard ones!). If not, Pret is good like you said especially the all veggie ones in London, and starbucks does a vegan wrap but I haven't tried it because it has jalapenos in and I hate spice! At the moment though, I'm trying to prep lunches the night before so just making a double portion of dinner as it saves money and you know you'll always have something to take with you the next day :) xxx
Also, the giant samosa things you can get in tesco etc in the chilled bit are normally vegan! And Holland and Barrett does a really cheap flapjack that's roughly 500 calories so really good for quickly getting calories in if you're in a hurry!
Have you tried Wicked Kitchen by Tesco?
Natalie Keatley not yet, as my local shop is asda and haven't been out and about to tesco due to uni exams! I'm excited to try them though :)
Try the Happy Cow app! It's great for finding resturants with vegan options 😊
there are apps such as happycow that can help you find vegan options near you wherever you are, maybe try downloading that