As a holistic nutritionist who specializes in plant-based eating and as a healthy living advisor and educator at a large health food store, I am asked about veganism. When I was recently invited to write a guest post on the Goodness Me! blog, I decided to address the basics of what I’d like a new vegan to know.

Transitioning into this new way of eating can be rife with challenges and it can prompt endless questions: what are all these strange ingredients? Can I keep this up if I’m the only one I know who’s not eating meat? How will I ever give up cheese/bacon/[insert favourite animal food here]? What am I going to eat?

For you to be successful, your eating needs to be health-supporting and sustainable. Good news! This post will outline what you need to know to get started on this exciting journey. Read more on the Goodness Me blog…