


People who live for steak and burgers may want to start by eating one plant-based meal a week, says Boehmer. Replacing that with a plate of deep fried faux cheese may not be the best idea. That said, occasionally foregoing animal products can be a good option if you're not replacing well-balanced meals with less nutritious options.įor example, a grilled chicken sandwich on whole wheat is perfectly healthy. It can be a nutrition bomb in the best way," she says. "You have the ability to make this beautiful plate full of flavors and colors. If that's the case, it's possible to reach your goals without restricting any foods.īefore switching up your diet, Boehmer suggests thinking about why you want to go vegan. Or maybe you're following a vegan diet because you think it helps with weight loss. If that's you, be sure to eat a wide variety of whole foods to make sure you're getting enough nutrients. For example, maybe you love steak but want to eat less animal products for environmental reasons.

This can help you uncover your true desires for adopting the approach, she says.

She recommends asking yourself-without judgement-why you prefer vegan products dressed up as animal-based dishes. "I wouldn’t advise having heavily processed food-period," says Boehmer. Probably not-if we're talking about a diet high in vegan cookies, fried foods, and fake meats. I’m mostly plant-based - but if I do need to eat some meat, I’ll have it," Rinna told the outlet. Actress Lisa Rinna popularized this term during an interview with People magazine. The phrase is also used as a name for people who sometimes eat animal products. For example, pepperoni and cheese pizza, buffalo wings, and fried chicken could be deemed "dirty vegan" foods. The first refers to mainly processed foods that mimic animal-based meals. The term refers to two variations of the plant-based diet, according to Boehmer. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play So, what exactly is the Dirty Vegan Diet?
