Vegans eat a whole lot more than just hard-to-chew kale. And you do too, aware of that or not.
ʻʻNah, I could never go vegan, like what do you eat? Just fruit?’’ And don’t even get me started on salad. Plant-based cafés and restaurants are slowly conquering streets worldwide – and thankfully because now I don’t have to ask for Ê»just salad, please’ with a fake smile on my face. Nobody gets excited over salad.
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1.Oreo. Yes, you read it correctly. Although Ê»the world’s favourite cookie’ hasn’t announced their product is vegan-friendly, be sure to check their ingredient list (well, don’t, I’ve already done it for you).
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However, only the classic and the chocolate ones can be devoured whilst watching Bridget Jones over and over again. Gif: giphy.com
2. Full of nature’s goodies, such as trisodium cirate, thiamine mononitrate and hydroxylated soy lecithin, McDonald’s Apple Pie is not necessarily the healthiest, protein-packed or calcium-rich item you could note down in your food diary. But once in a while when loudly wandering around the streets, and/or throwing up after those tequila and vodka shots, this crispy pie can comfort you in tough times.
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3. A special occasion or not, cake is always a good idea. The not-so-fun part, unfortunately, includes finding a recipe, grocery shopping, struggling with the consistency of the batter and loathing yourself for not investing in a dishwasher (or not having children to do it for you, right mom?). When feeling like having some cake (which is always) but not feeling like doing the dishes, boxed cake mixes is the answer. On Tesco’s finest, Betty Crocker’s and Duncan Hines’, the list at the back of the box doesn’t show any presence of eggs, dairy, honey or any other animal containing ingredient.
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Nonetheless, what makes this dessert potentially dangerous and lethal for those switched to veganism are the steps you have to follow in accordance with Betty Crocker and the rest who tell to use eggs and decorate your triumph in your chef career with whipped cream. But vegans have found the solution. May I present, my dear fellows:
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4. Summer is over, well at least in the UK, where it never started. You can finally put your bikini away in the drawer and pull out those packets of crisps you’ve been sneakily having anyway.
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Don’t worry, we all did. Gif: giphy.com
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Along with the presupposed flavours, for instance, Sweet Chilli and Original or Salt&Vinegar, some come as a surprise. In the world full of chemicals, stores now abound with beef flavoured crisps without any trace of beef and prawn-infused potato snacks absent of prawns. You’re welcome!
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5. As a student, you barely have the time or energy to cook. Or money, in most cases. This is where Pot Noodles come in handy. Cheap and time-saving, these instant noodles also happen to be vegan. 8/11 flavours, such as Brazilian BBQ Steak, Piri Piri Chicken and Sticky Rib, from their range are animal-free.
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Lazy is the best way to go! Gif: giphy.com
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Now excuse me while I’m getting ready for some important grocery shopping!
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This article also appeared on my blog.
