A very veggie and vegan Christmas!

Being a veggie or vegan isn’t so hard nowadays. Chain cafes with great vegan options line the highstreets, tofu can be found in corner shops, and you’re rarely served a salad when eating out. But when it comes to Christmas there is still a focus on meat. Turkey is the centerpiece – an iconic symbol of Christmas. So, how do you avoid it? We’ve put together a quick guide to help you avoid meat this Christmas, whether you’re a strict no-meater or just want to cut back on your meat and dairy intake this Winter.

Nibbles

Packs of canapés often contain dairy. To avoid this, consider preparing simple, low calorie meals at home. Dips like hummus and guacamole are easy and perfect for snacking. Try sautéed mushrooms and garlic on crusty toasted bread for a quick, tasty starter. Many pre-made pastries are vegan, so crafting a low-calorie quiche or tart can be straightforward. For easy crowd-pleasers, opt for nuts, crackers, and crisps, which are typically vegan, and pair them with a flavorful chutney or dip for an enjoyable, low-calorie treat.

Potatoes

Instead of using goose or duck fat to coat your roasties, splash a tiny bit of olive oil on them or drizzle a spoonful of Marmite over them for flavour. Want extra crunchy potatoes? Throw some flour on them for tasty and crispy potatoes!

Main Course

A nut roast is a classic choice for vegans and vegetarians, pairing perfectly with gravy. For a lower-calorie ready meal option, consider no-meat wellingtons or create your own at home with mushrooms, garlic, and spinach wrapped in pre-made pastry. Just bake, and you've got a quick, delicious mushroom wellington. These low-calorie ready meal alternatives provide satisfying flavors and can easily fit into a balanced diet.

Cheese

While veggies can eat cheese, vegans cannot. Luckily, you’d be surprised how many vegan kinds of cheese there are in the supermarket. Most supermarkets have their own range of vegan cheese – but be warned, the taste of vegan cheese is not for everyone. It’s certainly worth trying one or two alongside your cheese board to offer guests a range of flavours. Who knows, you might like it!

Why EatWater is Best

At Eat Water, we are passionate about making healthy eating more convenient for our customers. We offer various natural & organic alternatives made from Konjac, including Slim Noodles, Slim Pasta, and Slim Rice. For centuries, Japanese people have relied on konjac, a plant that offers a one-of-a-kind, low-calorie, fat-free, and gluten-free foundation for tasty and comforting meals.

With us, experience how simple it is to add Konjac's health advantages to your daily lives. Eat Water provides a means to eat the food you love while still sticking to your health goals, whether you're an experienced health enthusiast or just getting started. We believe healthy eating should be fun, flavourful, and accessible for everyone.