If you’ve recently decided to exclusively go the veggie or vegan route, learning how to make all your favorite dishes without animal products can be a culinary speed bump. But making the change to a plant-based lifestyle can be fun and easy with a little meal planning.


Here to help us learn about simple recipes that anyone can whip up are Alexis Fox and Micah Risk, co-founders of Lighter. Lighter is a new site that helps you maintain a healthy diet by providing you with useful grocery lists and recipes that you can use to make a variety of vegan meals. Whether you’re just looking to eat healthier or are taking a stance for sustainability, Alexis and Micah can offer advice on easy ways to plan your meals. They’ll be here for the next hour, so leave a question below!

Update: This Q&A is now over—thank you for your questions!