The best apps (and more) for making going vegan easy

Have you been thinking of going fully plant-based in 2019? If so, January is the perfect month to make a diet change!

Every year, thousands of people around the world are committing themselves to ditching meat (and animal products) for a full 30 days in a community based challenge called Veganuary.

What is Veganuary?

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Launched in 2014, Veganuary is a UK based charity aimed at offering community support and resources to help people commit to a vegan lifestyle for the animals, the planet, and health.

Want to give it a try?

Here are all the resources you need to rock Veganuary this year!

1. To make grocery shopping easy

As a new vegan, knowing which products don’t contain animal derived ingredients can be a challenge.

The solution?

The Is it Vegan? app.

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New flier by Matt Gauck! #vegan #govegan #veganism #animalrights #isitvegan #vegansofig #mattgauck

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Available on Android and Iphone, this app lets you scan any product and tells you which are vegan!

2. To meal prep like a vegan pro

New to vegan cooking? Don’t fret.

Our Wholesome Culture cookbook is perfect for beginners and advanced cooks alike.

We also have tons of easy vegan recipes on our blog.

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Brb droooooling😍 Here’s an appreciation post for one of our most popular recipes so far: The Buffalo Cauliflower Wings! Have you tried them out yet? The recipe is up on the @wholesomeculture blog AND can be found alongside our other favorite treats and eats in the Wholesome Culture Cookbook (link in our bio)🙏🏻

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Here are a few that will make your life easy this January:

• A full week of the best vegan breakfasts on-the-go
• Prep these 5 easy vegan lunches for the best week ever

3. To eat out without worry

The HappyCow app

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HappyCow is a free app that lets you know all the vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants anywhere you are in the world.

4. To find the best cruelty-free products

The Leaping Bunny app 

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SO EXCITED for the co-curation of @vegancuts December beauty box! This month’s #vegancutsbeautybox is starting to arrive to customers!!🎁 The total value of the box is $85!! 😱 and you can get it for as low as $18.50 ✨ It's full of 7 cruelty-free & vegan beauty items! 🐰 Here's what you'll receive this month if you get on the list: ➟ @bucknakedsoapcompany Cranberry Mint Soap🧼. ➟ @nclabeauty Hand Tool Kit 💅 ➟ @floraandfaunabeauty Cuticle Oil ✨ ➟ @boodaorganics Booda Butter Lip Balm 👄 ➟ @hypenail Plant-Based Nail Enamel 🌿 ➟ @ogee Restore Face Oil 💕 ➟ @williamroam Bath Salts 🛁 . And if you sign up with this link ➡️ tiny.cc/LeapingBunny ⬅️ Vegan Cuts will donate $5 back to Leaping Bunny! 💕 📷 @leorganiclife . . . #vegancuts #vegansofig #vegan #veganbeauty #veganskincare #veganlife #veganlove #vegangirl #greenbeauty #crueltyfree #crueltyfreebeauty #crueltyfreecosmetics #govegan #noanimalsharmed #subscriptionbox #naturalskincare #naturalbeauty #beautybox #vegancosmetics #cfbloggers #glam #veganvibes #bucknakedsoapcompany #nclabeau

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Makeup lovers, Leaping Bunny is for you! This free app, available on all platforms, lets you look up which cosmetic, personal care, and household product companies are 100 percent cruelty-free and vegan.

Want to learn more? Check out our ultimate guide to cruelty-free beauty.

5. To deal with family and friends

Dealing with the social pressures that come with not eating meat is one of the biggest challenges during Veganuary.

Thankfully, the vegan community is thriving and can help you stay on track!

Reach out to your local vegan group on Facebook for meetups or connect with the Veganuary online community.

Are you going to give Veganuary a try this year? If so, what area are you most worried about? Let us know in the comments below!