You Want To Go Vegan But You Love Cheese

You want to give up animal products but you can’t give up cheese. It makes perfect sense to me. I used to be a cheese-loving vegetarian before I made the switch for myself, and I firmly believed that there was no way I would ever become a vegan. I have an unhealthy obsession with cheese!

That was a rather foolish thing for me to do! To begin, switching to a vegan diet does not preclude you from ever again eating cheese; the only change is that you cannot consume dairy-based cheese. There is a plethora of fantastic vegan cheese available on the market today, ranging from popular and relatively priced shreds and slices to upscale, artisanal aged nut-cheeses as well as a multitude of incredible recipes for handmade cheese.

On a vegan diet, I consume a reasonable amount of cheese, yet despite this, I haven’t even come close to exploring all of the incredible varieties that are out there. I’m pretty satisfied with this situation. Let’s speak about how to make the switch to veganism if you’re a cheese lover, shall we?

DIFFERENT METHODS BY WHICH YOU CAN ELIMINATE (MILK-BASED) CHEESE FROM YOUR DIET

In this article, you will find all of my opinions on barrier foods and the all-or-nothing way of thinking, as well as a variety of advice to help you get ready for being a vegan, as well as three distinct ways to transition into a vegan diet. Can you explain what a barrier food is? It is the one food that might be mentioned by someone who is thinking about becoming vegan but knows that they could never give up X. It’s the obstacle standing in the way of you becoming a vegan. If cheese is one of the items that prevents you from losing weight, you should read the section on barrier foods now and then come back here.

WAYS TO CUT DOWN OR CUT OUT DAIRY

Check to see if any of these suggestions strike a chord with you. If you find that one strategy isn’t working for you, don’t be scared to try something else! And of course, in the event that you have a strategy all your own. Try your hand at it!

1) CHEESE SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED NEAR THE END OF YOUR TRANSITION, ONCE YOU HAVE ACHIEVED A DEGREE OF COMFORT WITH YOUR PREDOMINANTLY VEGAN DIET.

If cheese is a food that prevents you from becoming vegan, you should first convert ALL of the other foods that aren’t vegan to vegan alternatives and get completely comfortable with those foods before attempting to give up cheese. After that, you are free to go on to the following suggestions.

2) NARROW DOWN ALL OF YOUR CHEESES AND CHEESY MEALS TO YOUR ABSOLUTE FAVORITES IN THE CHEESE DEPARTMENT

First, get rid of any and all cheeses that aren’t at the top of your list when it comes to favorites (s). If it’s not the kind of cheese you can’t get enough of, there’s no use in continuing to eat it. Take a look at the food you eat and remove cheese from any dishes that the addition of cheese does not improve. You shouldn’t bother with cheese unless doing so significantly improves the experience.

3) TAKE IT SLOWLY AND GRADUALLY INSTEAD OF ALL AT ONCE

Reduce your consumption of cheese in a measured and steady manner. You can accomplish this goal by eliminating one type of cheese at a time, by gradually reducing the amount of cheese that you add into your regular meals, or by gradually replacing cheesy recipes with new recipes and meals that do not use dairy products.

In continuation of point number three, I think it’s a good idea to stock up on vegan cheeses BEFORE turning vegan and use them in place of regular cheese in ALL of your cheesy recipes. Perhaps begin with a ratio of 75 percent cheese made from dairy and 25 percent cheese made from vegan sources. After a week or two (the amount of time should be adjusted dependent on how YOU feel!), Change it to 50/50, then after a while reduce it to 25/75, and keep doing this until you’ve successfully transitioned to vegan cheese with minimal difficulty.

4) ACT AS IF VEGAN CHEESES ARE NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COPY YOUR OLD FAVOURITES

I hope this makes sense since I really enjoy this little mental trick and find it useful when experimenting with vegan cheeses that are new to me. I try to sort of throw that aside and judge it all on its own. I don’t attempt to compare them to their non-vegan counterparts (whether it’s termed cheddar, or mozza, or gouda-style, etc). I like to imagine that vegan cheeses are just plant-based cheeses, just like cheeses made with cow’s milk or goat’s milk are. They’re brand-new to me! I don’t have to contrast them with anything. (Extraordinarily if they simply taste nice!)

5) DON’T LET BARRIER FOODS OR ALL-OR-NOTHING THINKING DERAIL YOUR DESIRE TO DO BETTER

Allow it some time, and be patient with both yourself and the process. The all-or-nothing mindset should not stand in the way of you making beneficial changes in your life. If you have a hard time digesting cheese, you should aim to limit your consumption of cheese as much as you possibly can. Choose vegan options whenever and wherever it is practicable and practical for you to do so in order to make a difference by doing so. It is acceptable for you to take as much time as you need in order to chop the cheese. But you should attempt to push yourself and accomplish the best that you can in anything you do. There is NOT ONE SINGLE REASON why you should use a single item as a cause to reject veganism as a lifestyle choice altogether. Do the best you can with it! Strive to be the best person you can be!

6) GO COLD

Remove all of the cheese from the dish. Avoid temptation: Don’t even look at pizza. Avoid any food social media. Avoid watching adverts if you can. Steer clear of places that specialize in cheesy versions of your favorite dishes. You should just cut yourself off from all things that are cheesy entirely. In all honesty, the urges to indulge will eventually pass.