Both a vegan and vegetarian meal plan are mainly comprised of plant-based foods like whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. However, a vegan diet is much more limited when it comes to the consumption of animal products. While vegetarians only avoid beef, poultry, fish, and other meats, vegans refrain from eating all animal-sourced products including dairy, eggs and honey.

A plant-based lifestyle comes with several benefits. One is directly linked to your health, as you can avoid the negative side effects associated with meat consumption. For the most part, a balanced vegetarian meal tends to be rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitamins, so your body gets everything it needs. Plus, being a vegetarian is easier on the environment because it cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions and saves valuable resources like water.

With HelloFresh, following a vegetarian diet is easy! Our recipe archive contains a large variety of vegetarian recipes that are rich in flavor and leave nothing to be desired. Most of our world cuisines also feature delicious plant-based recipes that please vegetarians and meat eaters alike. To make your transition even easier, we also offer a veggie meal plan so you can get weekly vegetarian meal kits that go with your dietary lifestyle.

Just like in any diet, balance is key when you follow a vegetarian meal plan. In order to make sure that you get enough vitamins like B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, avoid monotonous meals and choose a variety of healthy plant-based foods like whole grains, veggies and fruits. Flax and chia seeds, soy products, nuts, and avocados also contain healthy fats while legumes, eggs and dairy are a great source of protein and B12.

Yes, changes to your vegetarian meal plan can be made through your Account Settings. In this page, you'll find your Plan Settings that include meal preferences like Calorie Smart and Veggie, and the option to change the number of people in your household, number of meals you receive each week, and when you receive your vegetarian meal kits. If you want to modify your meals and change your recipe selection, you can do this on your Menu page as long as it's done by 11:59 PST 5 days prior to your next scheduled delivery.