Veganism

I know several people that eat nothing but veggies and to me I just dont know how anyone servives on just veggies I like them as a side dish with my meat . But good luck with it !

It's my belief that vegan is all raw food. If that's the case...you're in luck - no cooking! Absolutely none. There is no processed or cooked food.

As other respondents have mentioned you can find thousands of vegetarian and vegan reipes on the net. As far as cooking is concerned, do not depair, if you can read you can cook. I am enclosing a recipe for lentil soup which is always a success with my friends, even meat eaters. Lentil soup with Spinach 1 ¼ cup of orange or red lentils 8 cups of water salt and pepper ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves (substitute parsley if no cilantro is available) 2 onions finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, crushed ¼ cup olive oil 2 cups (packed) shredded spinach - can also use swiss chard ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed · Place lentils, water, salt and pepper to taste and cook over slow heat until lentils are tender but not mushy. About 20-30 minutes. Check a few times. · Meanwhile fry the cilantro leaves, onions and garlic in the oil, stirring until the onions are golden brown. Add this mixture including the oil to the lentils. · Add Spinach and lemon juice. · Simmer until spinach is wilted but still green. You can turn the soup off at this point. The spinach will wilt. · Serve with extra lemon juice or lemon wedges Note: Orange lentils are usually available in the grocery store. They can be found by the dried beans and peas. Note: If you are not sure about how much salt and pepper, use two vegetarian boullion cubes when you put the lentils on. Then taste the soup later and put a little pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Note: If the soup is too thick, add a little veg broth or water. Note: If the lentils go mushy, don't worry, the soup tastes just as good.

Coincidentally, someone sent me this link today. http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=92#foodsources As my 14 year old daughter is a vegan, I was looking for more information about getting protein from vegan foods. It appears to be a very good site.

Hmm... vegan lifestyle is for you eh? I do go for vegetarian dishes some times. It is just to get away from so much meat that we are eating! Well, I do have a few vegetarian dishes up my sleeves that I can share. They are mainly my grandma's hand-me-down recipes. Mostly asian cuisine and easy to prepare. Message me if you are interested. What is the difference between vegetarian and veganism?

I'm vegan. I just signed up to mylot. Don't freak out, it's way way easier than it seems at first. There are a lot of sources for vegan recipes, the best ones I have found are threads in vegan forums. (www.veganforum.com is a good one, and there is another one www.veganfreak.net) Some of the best recipes are the ones that are just regular omni dishes that are altered to make em vegan. Try making some vegan pizza, it's soo soo awesome, and it doesn't take long to cook. They have premade crusts, but I like the Pilsbury ones that come in the little tubes just like biscuits do. Then just get pizza sauce and any kind of vegetable that sounds good. And, especially on a vegan pizza, you can't tell the difference between shredded soy cheese, and dairy mozzarella. The directions are ridiculously simple and are on the back of the pizza sauce and the pizza crust. Vegan chili is really easy, too and very good for you.

Hi wooitsmolly - you are in my buddy list so why cannot help you? There are huge healthier food for vegans. In India and Bangladesh there are huge vegans. As food item is huge so I am sending your one american recipes to make Chili Spaghetti In Cincinnati, chili spaghetti is a staple and everyone has their own chili recipe. Here's my vegetarian take on chili spaghetti. Ingredients (use vegan versions): 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small or medium onion, diced 1/2 bag of vegan burger-style crumbles 1 can kidney beans, drained 2 cans black beans, drained 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 1 can tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon sugar pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, spices to taste spaghetti vegan shredded cheddar-style cheese (optional) How to make? Fry diced onion in vegetable oil for about 3 minute. Stir in soy crumbles and continue to stir onion and crumbles together for about 3 more minutes. Pour onion mixture, beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce into large saucepan. Season with salt, pepper, sugar. The seasoning is really up to personal taste. Personally, I use a Gold Star Chili seasoning mix that my mom sends down from Cincinnati and add just a bit of sugar and pepper. Sugar may sound weird in chili, but Cincinnati chili often uses chocolate and cinnamon too. Cook chili on high until a light boil forms, stirring occasionally. Once chili boils, turn to low-medium heat and let cook for another 30 minutes or until the chili reaches a good consistency for your taste. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Once chili and spaghetti are done, serve on plates with chili on top. Chili spaghetti is traditionally served with a pile of cheddar cheese and diced onion on top. This is of course, entirely up to you. Preparation time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 You can also be a Member of vegan food recipes site free and can get their newsletter and can make vegan friends there and can exchange cooking idea and many things as you like. Here is some site address for you: www.vegweb.com www.vegkitchen.com www.veg.org/veg Thanks alot and Merry Christmas to you.

well done to your for becoming a vegan. I have been veggie for 15+ years now and at some stage I will make the same transition. One thing that strikes me about vegans is that they are ususally health conscious and healthy as well as looking younger than their years. I can think of no good websites especially for vegans but one MyLot member that I am friends with is very helpful in this regard. here she is! http://www.mylot.com/michelledarcy and here is her website http://www.recipesforvegans.co.uk Again, good on you for becoming vegan. I think you are great and I hope to join you soon.

Hi it is good that you are a vegan and I have had a look for some sites with recipe's for you. I hope this helps. http://www.veganmeat.com/recipie.html http://vegweb.com/ http://www.fatfreevegan.com/ http://www.vegan.org/ http://www.veganoutreach.org/starterpack/qa.html http://getvegan.com/blog/blogger.php I also found a site where you can request a free pack. http://www.afa-online.org/starterpack.html http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/ http://living-vegan.blogspot.com/2007/10/free-vegan-magazines-and-newsletters.html I am sure you will find something from this list that will help. All the best to you and have a lovely turkey free Christmas. With Christmas in mind I also found you this. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/vegetarian_and_vegan/veganchristmasmenus.shtml

nope i dont but if you are really interested in cooking..in time you will learn how to cook it..just make your mind focus on what your doing and you will succeed..

hi there!!! am not a vegan nor a vegetarian but i would like to, somehow, change my diet or way of eating. I envy you because you are able to do this kind of thing. Goodluck i your diet and do share some easy to prepare recipes. Cheers!!!

hi there!!! am not a vegan nor a vegetarian but i would like to, somehow, change my diet or way of eating. I envy you because you are able to do this kind of thing. Goodluck i your diet and do share some easy to prepare recipes. Cheers!!!

I think that any diet gets easier over time. We are trying to make one healthy life change each month so that we dont get overwhelmed by it all. I am a huge fan of TVP. I know a lot of people dont like it. I struggle to get all the protein in I need to stay healthy so Tvp is a good source. It is sometimes hard to find. I have to make a bit of a drive to get it but the shelf life is great. It is also a different texture that I enjoy. Some people hate it. Try a bit and you might like it too.

Cooking gets easier with experience. Start with the simplest styles/methods/dishes/cuisines first and work your way up to more difficult ones as you gain confidence. Though not all of them strictly vegan, I've gradually increased my repertoire (over the space of about 25 years) to include various curries, pasta, pizza, lasagna, couscous, soups, salads, ratatouille, desserts, breads, cakes, risotto, tacos, nachos, stir-fries, etc. There are still some things I will not even attempt because I doubt my ability with them. That, and having friends who can cook them competently, so I just supply the ingredients and let them do the rest. By far the easiest to make is couscous. If you follow the instructions on the packet, it would be very hard (almost impossible) to go wrong.

I think vegetarian food is good for heath than non veg.It is better to eat vegetables with more fiber contents.But,only problem is getting fresh vegetables,with out any pesticide sprayed on it.

I do not know of any sites right off hand but i am sure there are a few on the net.I could be a very good vegetarian,because i do love veggies.I am not one but i am also not a big meat eater either.I mostly eat chicken,and rarely eat red meat at all.i do think that anyone can cook if they really try,just keep trying and soon you will be a great cook...One thing you should learn to do while you are trying to cook is to taste your food,that way you will know what you have left out or what you need to add.That came from my hubby;s grandmother which was a great cook.

I became a vegetarian when I was four years old. Over the years I gradually became a vegan. I like to eat pasta, rice, salad, other vegetables, nuts and fruit. I drink Soya milk. I don't do complicated cooking. I sometimes look up vegan recipes on the Internet. The one that I like best is one for making a carrot sauce that it is delicious on pasta. I tend to make and eat my meals quite quickly. Every year a city that is half an hour away from me has a fantastic vegan festival. The vegan diet is very healthy. However making sure you get enough Vitamin B12 and Iron is important. Good luck in becoming vegan or enjoy staying vegetarian if you like because that is also a great diet.

Hi Molly! Veganism is something I've been thinking about for a long time. I'm a working man who burns up lots of caleries in a day. My problem with Vegetarianism is finding the protein I need in my diet. I like meat, but upon looking inside, I feel that too much red meat is not good. Chicken and fish are ok, pork too, but I prefer Beef. On the other side of the story, I love nuts, but I can't see nuts taking the place of a hot, juicy, sizzling, T-bone. Seems to me, if I had a desk Job, I could be a Happy Vegetarian!

hey wooitsmolly;)a transition?wow,that's good.I'm thinking of becoming a vegan too but I tried once and I got really sick.But I wish you luck in your vegan lifestyle!Happy New Year and Merry Xmas!

Hey thats awesome I am a vegetarian also me and my girlfriend. The best way to learn to cook is just to keep trying until you get it right. I find all my recipes on line yahoo.com just type in vegan or veggie recipes and it comes up with some great sites. Good luck and enjoy some tasty foods and treats =)