It is essential that whatever your food choices that you get all the nutrition that your body needs. It is great that opportunities for eating meat and dairy free are on the increase! I think many families are realising both the health and financial benefit of eating less animal products. I know that our veggie meals are often more nutritious because they are jam-packed with vegetables! 

I would say that they require a little more forward planning but actually you can be very flexible with what you choose to add. I also highly recommend making big batches of all the dishes as then you can have it again for lunch or dinner the next day. All of these dishes also freeze really well so could rescue you on an evening when you really cannot be bothered to cook (and feel like ordering pizza!)

I love food that is full of flavour which is why I have a vegan bolognese recipe and both a thai and indian curry! They are mild but you can add spice by throwing a chopped up chilli when you fry the onions 🙂 Alternatively, if your family have mixed spice preferences then you can just put some chilli flakes on the table so everyone can add their own heat! Try to avoid calorie-laden additions like naan bread. If you love having bread with it then opt for a wholemeal wrap or pitta bread instead.