If you want to become a vegetarian, read this tutorial first

  No matter the reason, many people are deciding to change their lifestyle by stopping meat consumption. With these simple steps, it will be easier for you to transition to a vegetarian life. Are you up for it? Consult a nutritionist When you decide to make such a drastic change as stopping eating meat, it is important that you have the advice of an expert to ensure your body will receive the necessary nutrients. Gorgeous salad by @curlewanddragonfly 💗 Ingredients: Arugula, cress, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, red onion, creamy avocado, pomegranate, pistachios and black sesame. Dressing: olive oil, a little garlic, condimento bianco, pink pepper, pimento, redcurrant syrup and a bit of salt. #bestofvegan A photo posted by Best Of Vegan (@bestofvegan) on Jul 12, 2016 at 11:18 PDT Make gradual adjustments Start by stopping eating meat one day a week, then increase to two days, and so on. Like all lifestyle changes, you need to give your body enough time to adjust. repost @sobeautifullyraw #vegan #vegansofig #veganfoodporn #veganfood #plantbased #dairyfree #poweredbyplants #raw #natural #superfood #foodphotography #foodshare #yummy #delish #vegetarian #healthy #naturalfood #yummylicious #noms #healthybreakfast #yourbreakfast #friendsnotfood #vegetariansofig #healthyfoodporn #veganfoodspot #govegans #whatveganseats #instafoodporn #celebratehealthier #foods4thought A photo posted by green smoothie (@tastygreensmoothies) on Jul 13, 2016 at 4:26 PDT Reinvent your favorite dishes If you love hamburgers, consider replacing the meat with a portobello or soy. Remember that often the flavor of a dish does not depend on a particular ingredient, but on the way you mix it.   Frozen bananas, frozen blueberries, little bit of plant mylk • BLEND • and voilà! 💫 A photo posted by Andrea Brown | Vegan (@eatwithandy) on Jul 12, 2016 at 10:11 PDT Learn to season To enhance the flavor of your dishes, increase your repertoire of spices: rosemary, cardamom, parsley, clove, etc. Sweet potato vegetarian meatballs with tomato sauce penne for dinner. A photo posted by Mono+Co (@monoandco) on Jul 13, 2016 at 4:29 PDT   Increase your list of ingredients Take the time to leisurely stroll through the fruits and vegetables section and discover what new ingredients you can add to your dishes.   It was not easy to stack these sandwiches 😂 Marinated tempeh and salad 😌 The marinade recipe is from the Oh She Glows Cookbook, and is super easy with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, rice malt syrup, olive oil and garlic. It's one of my favourite ways to eat tempeh, and it's even better cold the next day. I make a batch then keep it in the fridge and add it to whatever I'm eating. Today I had it with pasta 😊 Have a good evening everyone✌🏼 Previous post >> chocolate & pink smoothie bowls with rockmelon stars ⭐️ A photo posted by Amy Le🌱 Vegan Creativity (@amylecreations) on Jul 13, 2016 at 12:30 PDT Start your vegetarian life by preparing these delicious dishes: Spaghetti with Mint and Parsley Sauce. Pasta with Olive Pesto. Mango and Peach Smoothie. Quinoa Salad with Vegetables. Fig and Goat Cheese Salad.