Vegan

The strict vegan diet and lifestyle excludes use of anything of animal origin, from food to leather clothing and other items such as glue or gelatin capsules; vegan is sometimes called eating lower on the food chain.

Vegan dietary practices and lifestyle are rooted in religious beliefs, respect for the environment, ethical and moral values concerning animal rights, and health practices thought to reduce the potential for disease. Vegans are cautioned, however, to obtain adequate nutrition.  The PETA organization has popularized veganism in regards to prevention of cruelty to animals as does John Robbins’ Diet for a New America.  There is also a concern that animal factory farming is a large contributor to the greenhouse effect, which is a key eco-motive towards vegan choices.

The growing popularity of veganism has produced a weath of fine recipes.

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  Bloggers weigh in on how to get through the meal, entertain guests and not forget your diet
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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Vegan”

• Fine Hair and Protein Myths

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 510
  A lot of people think that you can increase your hair?s vitality by what you eat ? and they are correct. However, a lot of people are wrong to assume that you need to consume a lot of protein, and specifically animal protein, to have healthy hair. For example, some people recommend those with fine [...]
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• Tong Yuen (Chinese Stuffed Dumpling)

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 174
  Vegan and gluten-free Chinese warm dessert: Tong yuen (Chinese stuffed dumplings)
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• Carob Halvah Pudding

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 174
  What the heck kind of sweets CAN you eat when youre a gluten-free vegan on a candida cleanse? This raw carob-halvah pudding, of course!
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• Veggie Protein Thanksgiving

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 174
  Tired of Tofurky? Here are 15 ideas for a Turkey-Free "main dish protein" this Thanksgiving.
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• EVERYBODYS SCENE: the story of connecticuts anthrax club BOOK BY CHRIS DAILY

  
  O'GRADY — Authority: 104
  OGradys Note: My brother Chris Daily just put out Everybodys Scene: The Story of Connecticuts Anthrax Club , foreword by Moby . Everybodys Scene - The Story of Connecticuts Anthrax Club from kencredible on Vimeo . anthraxclubbook.com COME GET THE BOOK BEFORE ANYONE ELSE! EVERYBODYS ...
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• Che Alexs Magic Bread

  
  Happy Cup — Authority: 415
  I had such a tiring day at ICA on last Tuesday. I was there since 10am, and didnt get the papers done until past 6. A torturously long 8+ hours! Well, just a day before I am due to leave for another work trip, I discovered to my horrors that my passport is just 1 week shy of the required 6 months validity. After ...
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• Horizons Cookbook: Elegant Yet Easy

  
  Vegan Soapbox — Authority: 484
  When I first thumbed through Horizons: New Vegan Cuisine, the new cookbook by the creators of Philadelphia’s premiere vegan restaurant, I had a sense of uncompromising cooking. The introductory section on vegan cooking includes admonitions like this one: To get the perfect end result, follow the cookbook’s ...
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• Thanksgiving Dinner (A Little Early)

  
  Vegan Appetite — Authority: 487
  On Thanksgiving Day, if we get-together with the family, we usually bring a nontraditional dish like burritos or a pasta bake. But before the actual day, we enjoy several Thanksgiving themed meals. Vegan.com always posts an amazing looking spread from Robin Robertson . Heres what we had last night. Seitan ...
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• Flaky Mooncake

  
  Happy Cup — Authority: 415
  I made these teochew flaky mooncake when clearing the fridge - badly needed more storage space in preparation for Sheen birthday party! I used the recipe from Anncoo - do see her blog for the photo illustration to get the layering. Actually the colour wont show up if you are deep-frying them. But its a lot ...
  11 hours ago

• It Just Isnt Natural. Literally.

  
  EtsyVeg — Authority: 126
  Have you ever given any thought to what humans are really supposed to eat? I mean, biologically. Because its definitely not hamburgers and twinkies. Before humans learned to make fire, we were gatherers and foragers. We. Ate. Plants. And according to our bodies, we are still supposed to be eating plants. Anatomically ...
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• Hand Off Your Pain to Death Bear

  
  The Yum Diary — Authority: 113
  This has absolutely nothing to do with food, unless you live in Brooklyn and need to get rid of your exs stockpot*. DEATH BEAR "We all have someone or something we would rather just forget. Things fall apart. Love hurts. Dreams die. But when you summon Death Bear to your door, you can rest assured that ...
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• Delicious Recipes for Holiday Gatherings: Vegan Soul Kitchen

  
  Pixiepine — Authority: 125
  As is obvious from previous posts, I have a giant cookbook crush on Vegan Soul Kitchen by Bryant Terry. Please run fast to your nearest store or library and get this book! I bought these Choplets and decided to give them a go with some yummy vegan soul sides. Verdict on the choplets: meh. They were really dense, but ...
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• Extreme Torture of Animals — and Humans: A Thanksgiving Prayer for Mercy

  
  Our Beloved Earth — Authority: 138
  Extreme Torture of Animals — and Humans:A Thanksgiving Prayer for Mercyby Suki Falconberg Ph.D.November 18, 2007 Link to full article belowI have seen it all before but it still shocks me. The Humane Farming Association recently shot undercover video at an Ohio pig farm which shows animals living and dying in ...
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• Eat To Live: Gobbling good turkey

  
  Our Beloved Earth — Authority: 138
  Eat To Live: Gobbling good turkeyBy JULIA WATSONUPI Food Writer Link to full article belowWhile you are going about your daily business, mass-market producers will be readying their turkeys for the Thanksgiving feast.Once killed, most likely with a cut across the throat, the birds will be plunged into a tank of ...
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• Explaining Txgvng Fast

  
  Our Beloved Earth — Authority: 138
  Explaining Txgvng FastFasting achieves numerous benefits. It is a wonderful way to cleanout the body as far as health is concerned.Spiritually, it also cleanses the soul.For both, I am not discussing one (1) day fasts. My fasts run from4-6 days.Originally, fasting was used to get closer to the higher being.It was also ...
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• How to Start a Vegetarian Diet

  
  EduBook — Authority: 157
  Since the 2000s began, the vegetarian diet has become increasingly popular. On the internet, “veggie” nutritional guides, animal rights leaflets, and health studies proliferate. However, few documents focus on a program that helps keep prospective vegetarians committed. This guide outlines the more practical ...
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• Carrot Salad and Pate

  
  Green Gourmet Giraffe — Authority: 511
  I recently found a superb carrot, walnut and cranberry salad in the Vegetarian Times among Thanksgiving recipes. I find it surprising to find a salad in a Thanksgiving menu. It seems more suited to an Aussie summer (or an Aussie spring pretending to be an Aussie summer). I didn’t have walnut oil or silken ...
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• 3 Ways to Have Hot Raw Vegan Meals

  
  Fitness Equipment Solutions — Authority: 139
  Hot raw food, although it might sound like an oxymoron there are in fact a few ways to prepare a raw meal such that it is hot, or at least warm. Hot food can still be considered raw due to the fact that the enzymes in food dont break down until food is heated beyond 115F. So if you are getting tired of raw smoothies ...
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• Organic, Eco-Friendly Lip Color, Gloss and Tint from Lip-Ink

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 139
  Achieve a natural beauty regime and an organic lifestyle with Lip Ink® eco-friendly semi-permanent liquid lip color®. Get all day lip color, along with organic and natural enhancements, with lip tint, lip gloss, and lip shimmer. Lip-Ink has some exciting offers that are sure to make great gift ideas! Lip-Ink ...
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• Wrap-It-Up Wraps

  
  Caf VegNews — Authority: 420
  The Chef : Colleen The Menu : Some hearty, delicious wraps that may have been inspired by what we had in the kitchen. What we had, it turns out, were whole-wheat wraps, pinto beans, greens, mushrooms, carrots, and potatoes. Colleen roasted the spuds, sautéed the beans, shrooms, and carrots, and wrapped everything ...
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