This World Vegan Month, we’re excited to highlight Nina, a dedicated Sweet Pea customer, and her family’s journey into plant-based living. Nina and her husband first explored vegetarianism to lessen their environmental impact, but when they decided to take it a step further by going fully plant-based, they discovered a lifestyle they love. Originally meant to be a “trial,” plant-based eating quickly became a permanent—and joyful—part of their lives.

For Nina, an unexpected bonus has been the amazing range of plant-based options available in Rochester. From local vegan eateries to Sweet Pea's nourishing dishes, she loves all the options that make the plant-based lifestyle so enjoyable and accessible. Plus, cutting out dairy brought an extra surprise: she feels healthier than ever!

Of course, like any lifestyle change, there were a few adjustments along the way. Ice cream, she admits, was a tough goodbye… but only until she discovered the array of vegan ice creams out there! And while meal prep takes a bit more planning, her family's “No Cook Mondays” tradition, featuring Sweet Pea's ready-to-eat meals, has made sticking to plant-based eating easy and fun, even during busy weeks.

Nina’s advice for anyone considering a plant-based lifestyle? Start flexibly. She and her family eat primarily plant-based at home but stay adaptable while traveling or dining out with friends. This balance has made the lifestyle sustainable and enjoyable for them. And her top tip: don’t forget to supplement with B12!

One especially joyful part of the journey has been raising her 18-month-old son on a plant-based diet. He loves soy and pea milk, and Nina’s found it surprisingly easy to meet his nutritional needs while keeping things deliciously plant-based.

And for her go-to ingredient, Nina swears by nutritional yeast flakes, fondly known as “nooch.” This little flavor powerhouse adds a cheesy twist to her cashew cream sauces and is a family favorite sprinkled over popcorn.

Nina's son is pictured above enjoying some delicious nutrition!

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At Sweet Pea, we’re honored to support families like Nina’s with wholesome, plant-based meals crafted to make everyday life simpler and more delicious. Whether you're a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about trying plant-based options, Sweet Pea has a variety of meals to fit your lifestyle and nourish your journey.

Explore our full menu and make every day plant-based! Visit Sweet Pea’s website here to see our weekly offerings and place your order.