Eating flesh is a thing of the past. Kick off your dead, chemically-treated flesh boots and opt for something more lively and green! A plant-based diet will remove plaque build up found in arteries, increase metabolism, reverse diabetes and drastically drop your risk of heart disease. However, making the transition from meat to plant isn't always easy. So as someone who has been a vegetarian for almost 10 years, I have developed a list of best tasting meat alternatives to help you become a healthier and more conscious person.

1. MorningStar Farms: any of their products.

MorningStar Farms is one of the only vegan and vegetarian brand where every single product is delicious.They range from soy breakfast meats to full dinners. They're in the frozen aisle at the grocery store and can be found next to either breakfast or organic frozen goods. My favorite item from their line is their bacon strips. Make sure to pan fry until golden brown.

2. Tofurky: Surprisingly not their turkey.

Tofurky makes meat alternative options, ranging from lunch meats to full soy holiday turkeys. They even have a variety of sausage! The sausages from Tofurky work perfect for an Italian sausage sandwich, or as toppings to cheesy ravioli. They take less than five minutes to make. Be sure to have some type of crisp. If you want the sausage cut up as a topping, I would suggest cooking it in the desired form you wish to eat it to ensure consistent texture.

3. Dr. Praeger's: Super Greens Veggie Burger.

Dr. Praeger's foods are all made will real, non-GMO ingredients. They feature meatless burgers, veggie cakes and a variety of child-friendly food. My favorite meatless burger is the Super Greens Veggie Burger. Make sure to cook until browned or blackened on each side. Otherwise it will be mushy!

4. President's Choice Blue Menu: Chicken Breast.

President's Choice has recently began to incorporate vegan meat alternatives into their product line. The Blue Menu features a multitude of meats. However, I find their chicken breast to be the only alternative fit for multiple dishes. Make sure to bathe your vegetarian chicken breast in coconut oil and seasonings while it cooks.

5. Yves: Meatless Pepperoni.

Many of Yves' meatless options are amazing. Ranging from meatless burgers to sealess seafood, they have an incredible variety of great food. However, only one sits on the foodie throne: their meatless pepperoni. Yves gives you tasty tools to help build your own vegan or vegetarian pizza. They not only provide tasty food, but an exemplary way to run an environmentally ethical business, as they practice great consciousness while developing, creating and packaging their products.