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

Boca Original Vegan Burgers

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

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