If you have been vegan for a while, you are probably aware of some struggles with the vegan lifestyle. One of those problems is knowing which products you should and should not buy. Some vegan products are not always worth the money. Some are just plain bad, and others might be worth the price tag if you have a lot of disposable income. Here is a list of vegan products that are not worth your money!
Vegan Cheese
Yes, vegan cheese is a thing. No, it does not taste like real cheese. If you want to try vegan cheese in the store, make sure you buy it from somewhere where they give samples. Otherwise, you might end up wasting money on something that tastes gross and doesn’t melt the way real cheese would! One suggestion for vegan cheese is to try making your own at home using different ingredients. This way, you can make the cheese taste however you like it!
Vegan Mayo
Another thing that most experienced vegans know about is that vegan mayo does not taste like real mayonnaise. It gets pretty expensive buying vegan mayo by the jar, so buy it in small amounts and try not to use it too much at once. After all, it is possible to make your own vegan mayonnaise. You will need 1/2 cup safflower oil, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, and salt to taste. These are the basic ingredients for making vegan mayo. Once you have tried it out a few times, consider adding things like garlic or basil to give it some extra flavor!
Vegan “Meat”
Eating vegan versions of meat like beef and chicken is a struggle for many vegans. Not only does it not taste like the real thing, but some vegan meats have been known to give people intestinal upset or food poisoning. If you buy vegan meats from the grocery store, be sure to get them from a reliable brand. Some recommended brands are Gardein and Beyond Meat because they taste better than most other vegan meats and aren’t too expensive.
