Starter Guide
Interested in exploring a more compassionate way of life? Unsure how to try vegetarianism? Vegan Outreach’s 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:
- Download the PDF booklet
- Order a free copy
- Order additional copies to share or distribute
Contents
- 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 of the vegan products available at supermarkets, health food stores, and co-ops.
- Favorite Products – Compilation of our enewsletter’s “Products of the Week.”
- Cooking
- 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 made with popular vegan products from Boca, Gardein, Lightlife, Morningstar Farms, and Turtle Island.
- 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.