Examples of plant-based choices.

Many breakfast and lunch foods are easy to make plant-based. Think bread, oatmeal, yogurt, salads, wraps and spreads without animal-derived ingredients.

• Oatmeal with plant-based milk, fruit, nuts or peanut butter.
• Bread with hummus, avocado, peanut butter, jam, vegetable spread or vegan cheese.
• Wraps, salads or bowls with beans, tofu, tempeh or falafel.

Almost every familiar dish has a plant-based version. You can start with meals you already know and simply replace the animal products.

• Pasta with tomato sauce, vegetables, lentils or vegan mince.
• Curry, chili, fried rice, wraps or stir-fries with tofu, tempeh or legumes.
• Mashed potato dishes, burgers, pizza or casseroles with plant-based alternatives.

Plant-based snacks don’t have to be complicated. Many simple snacks are already plant-based, and plenty of others now have plant-based versions.

• Fruit, nuts, dates, rice cakes, crackers or dark chocolate.
• Crisps, popcorn, hummus with vegetables or vegan biscuits.
• Plant-based snack bars, ice cream, pastries or party snacks.

There are plenty of plant-based alternatives to milk, yogurt, cheese, cream and butter. It’s mainly a matter of trying different options and finding what you enjoy.

• Oat, soy, almond or pea milk for coffee, breakfast and cooking.
• Plant-based yogurt, quark alternatives, cooking cream, whipping cream and ice cream.
• Vegan cheese, butter, cream cheese and spreadable alternatives.

You can also make plant-based and more animal-friendly choices for personal care. Look for products without animal-derived ingredients and that have not been tested on animals.

• Shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste and hand soap.
• Makeup, sunscreen, perfume and skincare.
• Look for terms such as vegan, not tested on animals or cruelty-free.

You can also make animal-friendly choices when it comes to clothing and shoes. Avoid animal-derived materials and choose animal-free alternatives.

• Choose cotton, linen, hemp, denim or synthetic alternatives.
• Avoid leather, wool, down, silk and fur.
• Check the material label on shoes, jackets and accessories.

In your free time, you can also choose activities that do not use animals for entertainment. There are plenty of enjoyable alternatives that do not involve animal suffering.

• Choose walking, museums, the cinema, sports, festivals or nature reserves.
• Avoid activities where animals are made to perform tricks or are kept confined.
• Support sanctuaries or initiatives that genuinely help animals.

Some products are less obvious. Think alcohol, supplements, pet food or products with hidden animal-derived ingredients. In those cases, it helps to check.

• For alcohol, check whether animal-derived fining agents were used.
• For supplements, look out for gelatin, fish oil or animal-derived vitamin D3.
• Seek advice about pet food, especially when it comes to cats or medical diets.