1. Hit up a vegan restaurant

When I first went vegan, one of the hardest things I found was going to my favourite restaurants and not being able to indulge in my go-to meals. That’s when I discovered a world of amazing vegan restaurants, where the plant-based options weren’t an afterthought. Our vegan restaurant guide is a must-read for everything from finding a Michelin star vegan menu in the UK, to vegan takeaway tips. We’ve also put together restaurant lists in most of the UK’s major cities, too. Happy reading!

2. Work your way through the different vegan milk alternatives

Caffeine fiends, I’m looking at you. If you’re mourning your morning milky latte, I promise you, there’s a plant-based milk for that. It just might take a bit of trial and error to find the right one for you. Here’s our pick of the best vegan milk alternatives based on value, taste and how easy it is to get your hands on it. Spoiler: Minor Figures is where it’s at. 

3. Take vegan cheese with a pinch of salt

Ok, so no matter how optimistic I try to be, even I admit that vegan cheese doesn’t hold a torch to the standard stuff. And there is a lot of erm… questionable… options out there. But there is honestly some decent vegan cheese on supermarket shelves, too, including Honestly Tasty’s vegan cheese selection, and these guys. And wonderful Val has whipped up a number of easy, cheesy recipes with zero coconuts in sight, from vegan mac and cheese to toasties. 

4. Remember, loads of stuff you love is already vegan

Seriously! From accidentally vegan biscuits, to plant-based crisps, and vegan-friendly sweets, lots of the favourites in your shopping basket might just be ‘accidentally’ vegan. This Instagram account is a lifesaver for staying up to date with accidentally vegan products in the UK, too. 

5. Get creative in the kitchen

When taking on a challenge like Veganuary, it can be easy to focus on the tough stuff, like the things you need to give up. Instead, try getting excited about having the chance to get creative in the kitchen with a world of new flavours, ingredients and textures. Discover vegan recipes for every occasion on our blog. From weeknight dinners to speedy lunches to snacks for when that 3pm slump hits. We've got recipes to cover every craving.

6. Take a night off

Though taking a break from all the packet reading sounds good to us, too. Let our chefs take a load off with our delicious, nutritious meals delivered. Not sure where to start? Why not give our Veganuary Starter Bundle a go; it’s jam-packed with meals you know and love, made vegan. 

Any tips to add? Let us know in the comments.