Title:Abaut Vegetarian,Vegan and cruelty-free living

Fleissiglog 22.april 2009.

Om vegetarian, vegan og cruelty-free

Health & Living Tips Explained Quickly & Easily

If You are interested in Vegetarian, Vegan or Cruelty-Free Living; Or maybe you're new to Vegetarianism and looking for ideas or recipes on such things . . . Then you've come to the right place to find out more with our Insider Vegetarian Secrets Finally Revealed.

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The Top 9 Easy Steps to Take When Starting A Vegetarian Diet 

Here's How To Get Started On The Way Towards Better Health and Vegetarianism . . .

Vegetarian Tip 1. Start your transition by dropping junk foods, white sugar, and all meats, including fish and poultry.

Vegetarian Tip 2. Find others who are already vegetarian who can guide and support you during your shift e.g. veg forums, meet-ups and societies in your area.

Vegetarian Tip 3. Read books on vegetarianism and veganism. Or contact your state's Vegan and Vegetarian Society who would be happy to send you a Veg Starter pack.

Vegetarian Tip 4. Try out recipes that substitute plant-based alternatives into your old favorite dishes. (e.g. veggie burgers, veggie sausages, veggie fish cakes, tofu or veggie pies and soy products). Hint: Convenience foods cut out cooking time. Natural food stores stock many such things for you to choose from.

Vegetarian Tip 5. Eat less and less meat and dairy (if you couldn't give-up all meats at once, gradually delete them from your diet over a week or so), and eat more and more fresh, raw fruits and vegetables. Eat large salad every day (hint: make your salads as colorful as a rainbow for maximum nutrient content, with plenty of dark leafy greens).

Vegetarian Tip 6. Replace meat and dairy with a wide variety of organically grown whole grains like breads, beans, rice, nuts, pasta and cereals.

Vegetarian Tip 7. Don't worry about protein. There is protein in all whole foods. Humans need only 8% dietary protein - that percent amount is found in an orange!

Vegetarian Tip 8. Get regular exercise, fresh air, and plenty of clean filtered water. Enjoy your journey, soon you will have more energy, a cleaner body, better skin, plus you'll feel much healthier and lighter, too!

Vegetarian Tip 9. Join the veg community, and educate yourself more about animal and cruelty free living. Here's a good place to start Vegan and Vegetarian Secrets now.

Vegan Carob-Mint-Nut Balls Recipe 

This is a very quick and easy little recipe I've been experimenting with lately (it's one of my favorites).

(Give yourself a burst of flavor and energy with these power packed little treats)

You will need:

1 cup raw cashews - (crushed or ground finely)
6 medjool dates (mashed up)
3 Tbs rice malt syrup
3 Tbs carob powder (or cocoa if desired)
3 drops peppermint oil
Desicated coconut to roll in

Method:

- Remove pits from fresh dates and mash in a bowl.

- Add rice syrup and peppermint oil and mix well.

- Next put in the crushed/ground cashews into the mixture and mix in very well.

- Now add the carob powder.

- Roll into balls then roll in the coconut.

- Refrigerate before serving.

*You can use any kind of raw nuts you wish, we've found these to be delish with cashews, almonds even macadamias.

Find Vegan Recipes and Acceptable Alternatives 

The decision to switch to a vegan diet can be one of the most difficult and life-changing ones you will ever make - if you don't know how to be vegan 'the easy way' that is. Some people make the decision for health reasons, and others do so for moral reasons. Whatever your motive might be for giving up animal products, it is important that you find acceptable alternatives to the meat you once enjoyed. Trying out different vegan recipes will allow you to find the ones that you like best!

Food For Thought

There are many foods that are accepted as part of a vegan diet, and they do not require a recipe at all! People who follow a vegan diet are allowed to eat fruits, vegetables, tofu, and nuts. These foods can be eaten alone, but they often serve as a base for a vegan recipe.

Additionally, modern grocery stores and supermarkets do an exceptional job of providing alternatives to foods that do not comply with a vegan diet. Items such as soy-cheese, non-dairy bread, and tofu ice cream make following a vegan diet and serving vegan recipes much easier. Vegans should check at their local grocery stores to see what products are available.

Gourmet Goodies

Like all other people, people following a vegan diet enjoy foods beyond the basic fruits and vegetables. It is nice to be able to prepare a recipe-or in this case, a vegan recipe-for dinners and special occasions. Being a vegan makes preparing recipes more difficult, because many of the ingredients found in standard recipes do not comply with the vegan lifestyle.

However, this does not mean that vegan food junkies should give up hope. There are many places where vegan recipes are readily available. The Internet is an amazing resource, and many websites contain a large database of animal-free recipes. Additionally, it might be a good idea to check your local library or book store for vegan cookbooks.

"Meat" Loaf and More

Vegan recipes have become very innovative in that they have found many acceptable meat alternatives. It is even possible to find recipes for "meat" loaf, "chicken" strips, and "turkey" roast. The ability to find vegan substitutes for these standard meals demonstrates the adaptability of a vegan's lifestyle.

To make "Meat" Loaf, vegan style, begin by assembling the ingredients you will need. These include: 2 cups of prepared vegetable broth, ½ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons tamari (soy sauce may be substituted), 2 cups of TVP granules, 1 cup of quick oats or bread crumbs, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast, 1 tsp each garlic granules, onion powder, oregano, and basil.

After preheating the oven to 375 degrees, start by mixing the prepared vegetable broth, TVP, tamari, and ketchup in a medium bowl. Let the mixture stand until the liquid is absorbed, or for about 10 minutes. Stir in all of the left over ingredients and mix well.

In a 9￵ loaf pan or glass casserole dish, tightly pack the mixture and put it in the oven for 40-45 minutes. Serve with mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes to complete the vegan recipe.

Children Choose "Chicken"

For a kid-friendly meal, "chicken" strips are a great choice. How can you cook chicken strips without the main ingredient-chicken? As usual, vegans have found a way to make their own version of this popular dinner.

The ingredients needed for this recipe are: oakra from one batch of soy milk, one 6 oz can of tomato paste, spices of your choice ( suggestions include salt, garlic powder, sage, cayenne, and black pepper), and 3 cups quick oats.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and mix the okara, spices, and tomato paste in a large bowl. Gradually, one cup at a time, add the oatmeal to the mixture. Mix well (you might need to use your hands), and then shape them into thin strips. For a creative twist, let your kids mold the dough into shapes of their choice. Finally, bake them for 30-45 minutes and enjoy!

The Versatile Vegan

Though society is beginning to gear more foods and meals towards vegan eaters, it can still be more difficult to prepare vegan foods and recipes - but only if you don't know how to do so. So if you want to cut out all the pain and frustration of preparing or even looking for suitable and wonderfully tasting vegan foods, check out the below link today.

The mark of a true vegan is that they are resourceful and able to adapt many meat-based recipes to their own lifestyles.

Click Here To Find Hundreds of Vegan Recipes

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