So you know what Vegans eat?

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“When you have mastered the numbers you will in fact no longer be reading numbers, any more than you read words when reading books. You will be reading meanings.” – Harold Greene

Its not really about the "kinds of food" we eat, but about the nutrients our body need, when we do the right research we are able to reach our own conclusions about what is good or not for us, I grew in Argentina where beef is amazing! and I ate meat for a long time, when I became a vegan I really started to eat a lot of different foods, before it was filet, steak, or chicken alla something, but in the end is always the same thing, cooking only with vegetables and minerals opens your mind more creatively, colorful, and trust me: Tasty.

Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that totally eliminates meat (including fish), eggs and milk products. This kind of diet also avoid the use of other animal-derived ingredients, such as albumin, lard, gelatin, whey and honey.

If you are planning to become a vegan, or already have are vegan, here is a list of foods you can eat according to meal type:

Entrees (American)

Baked Beans (good source of protein, you wouldn't believe how much we over-eat protein)

Meatless Chili (cooked tomato is one of the few veggies that increases its nutritive value when cooked)
Veggie Burgers (you should try them, nowadays the quality and flavor are pretty good)
Veggie Hotdogs (no my favorites, but with enough mustard ;)
Casserole Loaves
Meatless Sloppy Joes
Veggie Sandwiches (try eggplants with tomato sauce in top and oregano, yummy!)


Entrees (Asian)

Chop Suey
Chow Mein
Vegetable Dim Sum (great stuff, well stuffed stuff)
Pad Thai (it has to be vegetarian Pad Thai)

Stir-Fried Vegetables (you can easy stir fry veggies at home, try to use olive oil and balsamic vinegar, to vary)
Fish-less Sushi (avocado, carrots, cucumber, and other veggies taste really good dipped in soy sauce)
Sweet and Sour Vegetables
Veggie Won Ton Soup (be careful in some restaurants the liquid is chicken broth)


Entrees (Indian)

Indian is mostly a culture of vegetarians, most of their recipes are vegetarian, they also use lots of healthy spices.

Aloo Gobhi
Bombay Pav Bhaji

Chana Masala
Curried Vegetables
Gobhi Muslam
Tandoori Casserole

Entrees (Italian)

Its a good practice to switch completely to whole wheat pasta that has all the nutrients with the calories on it, regular pasta is done with flour that has been processed and removed of all the nutrients, whole wheat is your body really needs, I like to eat what has the most nutrients per calorie, I even put a lot of vegetables and fruits in a blender every morning so my first meal has the most nutritional value possible, and the next ones by momentum will follow.

Pasta
Garden Pizza
Vegetable Lasagna
Manicotti
Mushroom Ravioli

Stuffed Bell Peppers


Entrees (Mexican)

Bean Burritos
Chapatis & Beans
Mushroom or Spinach Enchiladas with Soy Cheese
Seitan Fajitas
Tacos
Tamales
Tamale Pie


Dairy Substitute

Almond, Soy, Rice Milk
Soy Yogurt
Almond, Soy, Rice Cheese

Sandwich Filling

Fruit Jams (Apple, Strawberry, Grape, Pineapple)
Marmalades
Apple Butter
Peanut Butter
Almond Butter

Tofu ‘Egg’ Salad
Veggie Burger Patties
Veggie Frankfurters
Guacamole
Hummus


Vegan Essentials

Vegans need a different set of cooking essentials than other people. It is not really that difficult to find vegan ingredients, but if you are new to this kind of lifestyle, it is important to know the things that are essential to vegan cooking. To give you some idea, here is a list of items most vegans have in their cupboards and refrigerators:


Meat Substitutes

tofu (extra-firm, silkened)
tempeh
seitan
beans
TVP or texturized vegetable protein (did you know that this kind of protein came to life when Henry Ford was researching for a material for his cars? and he was a vegetarian too ;)
veggie burgers
veggie hotdogs


Spreads and Dressings

vegan mayonnaise
vegan cream cheese
olive-oil based ‘butter’
soy-oil-based ‘butter’
vegan cheese
olive oil
soy sauce
Dijon mustard
red wine vinegar
apple cider vinegar

salsa
soy yogurt
almond butter
peanut butter
sunflower seed butter


Snacks

The best snacks: nuts and fruits, delicious and healthy

cashew nuts
walnuts
sunflower seeds
pine nuts
vegan pretzels
rice crackers
soy crisps
veggie crisps
dried peas
raisins
dried blueberries
candied fruits


Dessert

vegan ice cream
frozen soy yogurt

Grains and Flour

brown rice
oats
quinoa
vegan (egg-less) pasta
corn meal
couscous
bean flour
agar-agar
flax-seed meal

Aside from the ones listed above, you should also consider stocking up your pantry with spices and seasonings, to make your meals more appetizing. Spices such as black pepper, cayenne, paprika, sea salt and red pepper flakes will add flavor to your dishes. In addition, herbs like thyme, rosemary, basil, and dill are also a welcome addition to your spice rack. You should also stock up on onion and garlic, as well as fresh bell peppers, olives, capers, and tomatoes; they will liven up your meal.

Of course you will need a large amount of grains like brown rice and oats; and keep a steady supply of flour, which you can do to make breads, vegan muffins and pancakes. For sweeteners, most vegans do not use refined sugar, since it is processed using animal by-products. You can use maple syrup instead; and there is also agave syrup, vegan organic sugar and brown rice syrup. Canned items, such as tomatoes, vegetable broth, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and different vegan sauces will also help you decide what’s next on your menu.

More information can be found online at http://www.vegantattooartist.com

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