It's been a long 5-year journey, as I try to convert slowly but surely from being a pescatarian to a stricter vegetarian -- to trying to be completely vegan (let alone cruelty-free and organic).
I feel obligated to the fauna and floral of this world to restore to humanity what is right and give back all I can. I can no longer deny the pain and suffering of non-hominid animals. Part of my vegan series, which could be considered subjective and "biased," is actually just written to present facts and notions that have been analyzed previously and before me. In reality, this is as objective as possible from my standpoint as I only want to deliver some useful facts and beliefs on my end after reading into the problems at hand. Along with this discussion -- as promised -- here is my next article discussing what options are out there to help even the meatiest eaters of us consider healthy and affordable cruelty-free foods that both Gary Yourofsky (Professional Animal Rights Activist Formal Speaker + YouTuber) and PETA have helped me gather, along with other vegan and animal rights activists.
Below is a list of options ANYONE could try and I encourage, dare, and even implore you to! That being said, you may thank me later if your next favorite meal is guilt free - knowing you saved an animal's life, a crop's life, and a human's life, all in one, saving water/other countless resources, and content with a full belly of vegetable type protein alternatives aid our journey; whether going vegan or not. Enjoy, and dig into mother nature's fruitful bounty and ramified assortment.
Here are 7 main substitute food categories / alternatives for both vegans, vegetarians, and for anyone else willing to try them. Dive right in and delve through the galore of what I call a nice starter's guide!
1. Dairy Substitutes
Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds
Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds
Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread
Earth Balance Soy Garden Natural Buttery Spread
Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet Cheese Alternative
GO Veggie! Grated Parmesan Flavor Cheese Alternative
Love & Joy Nacheez Vegan Cheese
MimicCreme Non-Dairy, Non-Soy Nut Cream
Rice Dream Non-Dairy Beverages
Silk Soymilk
Smart Balance Light Original Buttery Spread With Flax
So Delicious Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese
Tofutti Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Tofutti Soy-Cheese Slices
WholeSoy & Co. Soy Yogurt
2. Beef Substitutes
Beyond Meat Beef-free Crumbles – Beefy
Beyond Meat Beef-free Crumbles – Feisty
Boca Ground Crumbles
Field Roast Classic Meatloaf
Gardein Home Style Beefless Tips
Gardenburger Black Bean Chipotle Veggie Burger
Gardenburger Veggie Medley Veggie Burger
Match Vegan Ground Beef
MorningStar Farms Roasted Garlic and Quinoa Burger
Nate’s Meatless Meatballs
Neat’s Italian, Original, and Mexican Mixes
3. Pork Substitutes
Field Roast Celebration Roast
Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage Style
Lightlife Smart Bacon
Lightlife Smart Deli Baked Ham Style
Match Vegan Ground Italian Sausage
Match Vegan Ground Pork
Yves Veggie Cuisine Meatless Canadian Bacon
Yves Veggie Cuisine Original Meatless Jumbo Hot Dogs
Yves Veggie Cuisine Veggie Breakfast Links
4. Chicken and Turkey Substitutes
Beyond Meat Chicken-free Strips – Grilled
Beyond Meat Chicken-free Strips – Lightly Seasoned
Beyond Meat Chicken-free Strips – Southwest Style
Boca Chik’n Nuggets
Boca Chik’n Patties
Field Roast Deli Slices
Gardein Barbecue Wings
Gardein Chik’n Filets
Gardein Chik’n Scallopini
Gardein Chipotle Lime Crispy Fingers
Gardein Classic Style Buffalo Wings
Gardein Mandarin Orange Crispy Chik’n
Gardein Seven Grain Crispy Tenders
Match Vegan Ground Chicken
Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Chik’n Strips
Tofurky Deli Slices
Yves Veggie Cuisine Meatless Deli Turkey Slices
Yves Veggie Cuisine Veggie Chicken Burgers
5. Seafood Substitutes
Gardein Golden Fishless Filet
Gardein Mini Crabless Cakes
Match Vegan Ground Crab Meat
May Wah Vegan Fish Ball
May Wah Vegan Shrimp Ball
May Wah Vegan Tuna
May Wah Vegetarian Salmon
Vegetarian Plus Vegan Shrimp
Vegetarian Plus Vegan Fish Fillets
6. Pre-Packaged Meals
Amy’s Asian Noodle Stir-Fry
Amy’s Baked Ziti Bowls
Amy’s Black Bean Vegetable Enchilada
Tofurky Pizza
7. Egg Substitutes
Ener-G Egg Replacer
