How do you go vegan

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My advice as a former vegan is to do it slowly so that you get used to it. Check out compassionatecooks.com for lots of great info [ Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/how-do-you-go-vegan ]
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・ 1 Start reading labels. Get a list of all animal ingredients, and look for them on the label when you… ・ 2 Learn to cook. Your ready-made options will be much more limited (at least unless you’re prepared to… ・ 3 Try vegan substitutes…
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Play it safe… I also went from vegetarian to vegan about 6 months ago. I found great snacks at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods to keep in my purse because of course so many places don’t offer vegan snacks. But you can still dine out, just sti…
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There are plenty of reasons to go vegan, as more and more people are finding out. Vegan diets can be extremely healthy, since they contain no cholesterol and usually very few saturated fats. In particular, some people find that it’s easier …
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Vegan question – How do I kiss my girlfriend without absorbing animal byproducts?
Q: Should I put a condom over her face? Would that make an effective barrier?
A: Here’s an idea…GO F*CK YOURSELF!
Where does one go to school to become a Vegan Chef?
Q: I have been a foodie all my life and I am also a strict vegetarian aka dietary vegan. I love to cook at home and I think that it would be amazing if one day I could run and own a bed and breakfast where I could offer a Vegan menu. I figure to do this properly, I ought to earn a degree as a Vegan Chef first but I have no idea where I would go to school for this. (Btw, I do not and will not work with meat, dairy, or eggs so traditional culinary school is out of the question) I have looked online and I’ve had no luck in my area…I live near Trenton, NJ.
A: I very seriously doubt that you are going to find a traditional school that will accommodate a vegan lifestyle. Or will you ever. You might try looking into apprenticeships or just looking at the “famous” vegan places and working out something where you can work and learn from them. There is also the non traditional route which many take. Which is to make a name for themselves preparing vegan for those who like the lifestyle and promoting yourself along that route. Not all “chefs” are school taught.
How can I convince parents and go vegan?
Q: I’ve been a vegetarian for a little over a year. I’m almost 15 now. My parents let me go vegetarian pretty willingly, they wanted me to eat seafood, but I kept saying no. But now I realize that if I really do care about animal rights and don’t want them tortured, I need to become a vegan. I know that they wouldn’t let me go vegan because it’s hard to get all your nutrients and find food. But I really want to. Any advice that you could give me would be appreciated! Also any links to websites would be great! Thanks!Also, I LOVE cheese. It’s like my favorite food. Any advice on giving cheese up?
A: You should be proud to make this choice so young. You should also be proud of your parents for supporting you so far. Your parents are likely to be very resistant to this next big decision. It is not hard to get all of the needed nutrient on a vegan diet if your parents are willing to learn with you and provide you with everything that you need. There are many cheese alternatives, my favorites are the singles by Toffutti. There are also many recipes for cheese alternatives to try if you have the right ingredients available in your area.There have been vegan Olympic gold medalists and a vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don’t let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Lewishttp://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_933_ENU_HTML_(Draft).htmHere are some more veg people:http://www.mikemahler.com/index.htmlhttp://www.vegetarianbodybuilder.com/index2.htmlhttp://www.veganbodybuilding.com/?page=bioshttp://www.andreascahling.com/andreas-abouthttp://www.billpearl.com/career.asphttp://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-23-27/Salim-Stoudamire-Runs-on-Broccoli.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Danzighttp://www.scottjurek.com/career.phphttp://www.nfl.com/players/rickywilliams/profile?id=WIL271115http://www.brendanbrazier.com/raceresults/index.html————————————————————————That is great that you want to become vegan. My biggest word of advice is to study a balanced vegan diet and learn how to cook/prepare everything that you will need to keep yourself satisfied BEFORE you start to label yourself as vegan. This is important in keeping yourself healthy and working towards a fit body that can redefine vegan stereotypes.Your journey as vegetarian was just the beginning of a longer one to a plant-based diet with no animal products. This should be due to the reality of factory farming in which animals that are kept alive to produce milk, eggs, etc suffer much more and longer than animals that are raised to a certain weight and then slaughtered.http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/http://meat.orgSome people use the word “vegan” in reference to this idea, but be aware that applying that label to yourself should always come with the inclusion of wise activism and advocacy.http://www.veganoutreach.org/advocacy/index.htmlTwo extremely important examples of this are that you should never speak to someone about vegetarianism/veganism without their consent and genuine interest or as a comment on what they are eating AND your dietary beliefs should never be used as an introduction or explanation of who you are as a person. Veg*ism should be something that comes up AFTER people get to know you and they offer you a situation that makes it confusing to withhold the information/discussion. Also, if you are presented something that you choose not to eat or you areordering food/eating together somewhere/picking the best place to eat.A responsible vegan ALWAYS studies the subject of their own health and how to keep their body completely provided for in every sense. http://www.veganhealth.org/shTo neglect their body is to define a plant-based diet as unhealthy and is the opposite of helping the animals. When you you hold off on the subject until it’s necessary and then act like it isn’t a big deal at all, people are usually surprised and WAY more interested and curious than if you were to bring it up when someone’s eating or just using it as a conversation starter.A balanced plant-based diet includes grains(breads, pasta, rice,cereal), legumes(soy, beans, peas, lentils), fruit and vegetables.http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_groups.htmlhttp://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/eating.htmlBeing vegan can be an art, one whose challenge is to take things that involve the suffering of the innocent and change them into something free of cruelty. A vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don’t let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential.Technically the term “vegetarian” does imply that you don’t consume anything that comes from the body of an animal that requires killing it. Many ingredients such as gelatin and glycerin are found in many candies, Fig-Newtons, and many of other foods as well as rennet found in many cheeses.http://www.happycow.net/health-animal-ingredients.htmlThe best thing to remember is to take your time so that for example: when you are comfortable not eating whey and casein you can then give up sodium stearoyl lactylate and L-cysteine when you are sure you can make the commitment permanently.Depending on your age or reliance on parents or regional options, it may not be best to give yourself a label. The important thing is to do your best to make progress and be committed to your compassion towards animals. Never put your focus onto what you or other people use to describe yourself.If you meet someone that talks down to people for eating meat, dairy, etc or to you because they think they are “more veg” than you, laugh in their face and tell them they are a disgrace to the entire philosophy. People like this only hurt the idea of veg*ism AND the animals. The point of all of this is to live compassionately and and as free from cruelty as you can, all the while maintaining your health and a positive attitude. People who don’t maintain either, need not open their mouths and represent our beliefs.If you actually choose to read all of this, I hope it helps. If not, feel free to e-mail me if you have questions.—————————————————————————-I’m vegan and these are some of my favorite things to eat:Breakfast: bananas, cream of wheat with brown sugar and soy butter, cereal, pancakes or french toast with real maple syrup, vegan “sausage” patties, smoothies.Snack: BRUSSEL SPROUTS =) no jokeLunch: vegan “sausage” sandwiches, sandwiches with vegan deli slices(Tofurkey is the only one that’s kinda funky), fruit, dinner leftovers, couscous salad, vegan sushi, potato or pasta salad.Dinner: sloppy joes, “sausage” and gravy with homemade biscuits, Spaghetti and Trader Joe’s “meatballs” or TVP, lasagna, Thai pad see ew, pad khi mao(drunkard’s noodles), pad prig king, tofu+eggplant with basil sauce, yellow thai curry with tofu or vegan chikn and veggies and jasmine rice, Indian dal with homemade roti or dosai, channa masala, aloo gobi, vegetable or minestrone soup, pizza, STEAMED “PORK” BUNS with potstickers or spring rolls, sweet&sour/orange/lemon chikn, vegan pho or wonton soup, baked tofu, BBQ homemade seitan (tastes like BBQ’d ribs), kabobsI use these sites to find recipes:http://www.foodnetwork.comhttp://vegweb.comhttp://www.recipezaar.com————————————————————————–There is a Japanese analogy/proverb that goes like this, “The nail that sticks up is the one that gets hammered down”. People are like this everywhere. When you tell your family that it is your personal belief that animals should not be eaten, they take a look at themselves and it can be subconsciously translated into, “What you do is wrong and I choose to be right.”Your parents have probably been taught a huge amount of misinformation by their parents and their teachers while growing up. You really need to research vegetarian diets and health before you even think about saying the “V-word” in front of your parents or anyone else.When you have gathered enough information and feel confident in a vegetarian diet’s ability to maintain or even improve health, you may mention to them that you have made the decision. They may be shocked, angry, worried, curious or many other things, but you must NEVER react to their behavior and always stay calm. If they are able to speak to you and respect your choice, please tell them everything and answer all questions. If they are rude, inconsiderate, judgmental, violent, or verbally abusive, refuse to continue any conversation until they can speak to you with respect.The best advice is to study everything that you can about a healthy vegetarian diet and keep yourself in good shape (better than most people your age or than your friends/family if possible). If nobody that you know shows a genuine, positive interest in your choice, don’t give them the privilege of the knowledge that you have gathered. Work your way around any attempts they make to trivialize your beliefs and if possible, go shopping with your parents and buy things that aren’t obvious veggie fare. Instead of trying to sneak fake meat into the cart, toss in lentil soup, peanut butter, pasta, fruits & veggies or anything else that you have learned is needed to fill any gaps in your diet.
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