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  Starter Guide

Interested in exploring a more compassionate way of life? Unsure how to try vegetarianism? Our starter guide covers everything from nutrition to recipes to philosophy—for everyone from those wanting to try vegetarian foods occasionally, to longtime vegans!

Our starter guide is also available in booklet format, entitled Guide to Cruelty-Free Eating:

 

Staying Healthy

Health and nutrition information, including recommended daily intakes of important nutrients.

What do vegans eat?

Simple Meal Ideas

Vegan Foods Glossary

Meat, Egg, and Dairy Substitutes – links to some popular vegan products.

Favorite Products – compilation of our e-newsletter’s “Products of the Week.”

Cooking

Do you really need a recipe?

Substitution Tips

Recipes

Breakfast

Sandwiches and Wraps

Salads and Side Dishes

Sauces, Dips, and Spreads

Soups, Stews, and Chili

Pasta and Rice Dishes

Seitan

Desserts

Product Recipes – links to recipes using some of the vegan products available at many supermarkets and natural food stores.

More Recipes – additional online resources for vegan recipes.

Cookbooks and Videos

Further Reading and Resources

On Living with Compassion – with the Why addressed, this piece examines the What and How (more essays available here).

Defining “Vegan” – what “vegan” means to some people.

FAQ – answers to some of the frequently asked questions we receive.

Contacts and E-Mail Discussion Groups – links to organizations, individual volunteers, and e-mail discussion groups, listed by region.