We have always been aware of the connection between meat consumption and diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but it seems that the global Covid-19 pandemic enhanced worldwide awareness of this connection - which may explain the 40 percent rise in vegans in the UK alone over the last year. You might be one of the millions who are considering a shift of diet but wonder whether you can make the transition. The truth is that being vegan is easier than you might think: you just need the proper guidance and determination. This course teaches you all about vegan nutrition, making the transition and substituting common ingredients with healthier vegan options. We begin with an overview of various vegan diets, how to live with non-vegans and why your new diet is healthy. We then help you understand how the vegan movement creates conscious awareness of the impact that modern farming practices and the meat industry has on public health and the environment.

The course then describes the necessary vitamins and minerals you need to include in your diet. Many new vegans find it difficult to satisfy their nutritional needs without taking supplements but this course teaches you what foods to eat to ensure you are getting enough nutrients. Contrary to popular belief, this includes protein and healthy fats, which are possible to obtain on a vegan diet. We go over the types of vegan food that are rich in protein and healthier than meat products. We then show you how to become a ‘food detective’ when you go to the supermarket. Become familiar with the ingredients that can serve as substitutes for meat, eggs and dairy. We demonstrate the importance of planning your meals, explain how to prepare recipes using tofu and identify the ingredients that every vegan should have in their kitchen. We also discuss what ingredients you should avoid and why.

The course then explores how being vegan is not just about what you choose to eat but a way of life as you learn how to make sure that no animals are abused due to your choices. This involves avoiding using leather products, beauty aids and cosmetics that were animal tested, bee products and down bedding that contains animal parts. We provide gardening methods that work with nature, not against it, and demonstrate how to garden without using harmful pesticides. The course lays out how to create your vegan cleaning products to avoid the use of toxic chemicals. Finally, we address pregnancy and child nutrition. It is entirely healthy and possible to get through pregnancy on a vegan diet as long as you follow the guidelines provided in this course and make sure you talk to your doctor. It is also perfectly healthy for children to be vegan but you should learn how to make vegan foods exciting and tasty for them. If you’ve been considering going vegan, take the first step and sign up for this free online course to make a wonderful life change.