Living a vegan lifestyle isn’t always easy, especially when you are traveling and don’t know where to find a meal that is free from any animal byproducts. Read on to find some of the best vegan apps that will help ensure that you can maintain your lifestyle no matter where you are.
Go Vegan!
According to Herbivore magazine, Sarah Kramer is “the world’s coolest vegan” and she created this app to help fellow vegans. It includes access to recipes from her best-selling cookbook as well as new ones that are only available on the app. You can also check out audio and video clips from Kramer, and you can email a shopping list based on the meals you plan to make. The price is $4.99.
Is It Vegan?
When you are picking up new items at the grocery store, you can easily use the Is It Vegan? app to determine if the item contains any animal byproducts. Start by scanning the barcode, then gain access to a list of ingredients. You can also upload new products to increase the master list that currently contains more than a hundred thousand products. The app developers also promise that they donate 25% of the ad revenue to animal rights organizations.
Roaming Hunger
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Ideal for travelers, Roaming Hunger is a free app that offers access to real-time locations for over 800 different food trucks that offer vegan-friendly cuisine. Thanks to the wide coverage of networks like T-Mobile, you can simply pull up the app on your smartphone in just about any major metropolitan city and find a food truck where you can enjoy some of your favorite menu items. Modern smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S5 feature bigger screen size and are powerful so you won’t miss a bit.
Cruelty-Free
If you forgot your toiletries on your trip, but aren’t totally sure which cosmetics and other items are free from animal byproducts, pull up the Cruelty-Free app. It is also free and makes it much easier to determine whether the company makes their products without animal testing.
Vegan Xpress
Another great resource for vegans who are away from their normal eateries, Vegan Xpress offers a list of vegan-friendly options that you can eat at fast food chains and other restaurants throughout the United States and around the world. This is especially ideal for those who are on road trips and have limited options when hunger strikes. The app is constantly adding new restaurants and food options that are more appealing than a plain salad.
Do Eat Raw
If you are looking for new meal and snack options, check out the Do Eat Raw app. The cost is just $0.99, but it contains more than 300 different recipes that include smoothies, entrees, breads, crackers, salads, desserts, and more. If you find a new favorite, you can also save it within the app for easier access when you want to make it again. Add a photo of your creation to help other users decide whether they might want to try this recipe.
21-Day Vegan Kickstart
If you are considering a vegan lifestyle or just getting started, the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart app is a great option. Start by checking out the step-by-step guide to transitioning your diet and removing all animal products from your food, then keep checking back for frequent healthy eating tips. The app also includes healthy recipes and nutritional information so you can make the change to a plant-based diet more easily.
Animal-Free
Some products that you might think are free from animal byproducts may actually contain traces of ingredients that make them unfriendly to vegans. Animal-Free is a free app that details all hidden animal products contained in thousands of different food items. You can also use a barcode scanner to find out if your specific product contains something that you wouldn’t expect.
As you make or continue your commitment to living a vegan lifestyle, use these apps to make it easier to make sure you are staying away from products that might jeopardize your lifestyle. These apps are especially useful when you are away from home, since you may not know the best vegan options in the area.
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