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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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “vegan”

• Almond Milk

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 478
  Homemade Almond Milk [IMG: http://photo.foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/224027.jpeg]
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• Roast Pear & Banana Puree

  
  Weelicious - Fast, Easy & Fresh Homemade Home Made Baby Food Babyfood Recipes, Toddler Food and recipes for the entire family! — Authority: 123
  Recently, I made Baked Maple Bananas for Kenya. Everyone who tried them couldn’t get over how delicious they turned out. They’re intensely sweet, creamy and have a delicious caramel note to them. I felt like there were more recipes to be mined from that one. Pears are in season and abundance at our farmer’s ...
  9 hours ago

• Eat from the Pantry: Tex-Mex Bi Bim Bop Casserole

  
  Green Me — Authority: 115
  How much do you think your family spends on food each year? Family Green Me spent 2009 tracking our spending in Mint and we were shocked by the reality of our food spending.  I knew that we spent a decent amount on food and my estimate was pretty accurate for our dining out expenses, but [...]
  9 hours ago

• The Optimal Vegan & Raw Vegan Nutrient Ratio

  
  Vegan Conspiracy — Authority: 116
  The proper balance of Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates for optimal ass kicking. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the single most important source of energy for your body, in fact your brain can only use carbohydrates for energy. Depending on the size of the carbohydrate molecule, carbohydrates can be “simple” ...
  10 hours ago

• Come Party With Me: Vegan Dinner - Drinks

  
  YumSugar — Authority: 637
  It seems like everyone I know is detoxing this week. People are working out, staying in, and eating healthy. To support my sister and friends, who are on a 10-day vegan cleanse, Im making a figure-friendly meal full of vegetables. Since theyve also given up drinking, Ill have to serve a nonalcoholic beverage. ...
  15 hours ago

• Black Bean Burgers

  
  Caf VegNews — Authority: 120
  The Chef : Abby The Menu : Maybe Abby served up homemade black-bean burgers, which she covered in melted Daiya . Maybe she also made her signature delicious biscuits, and just maybe those were also covered in magical melted Daiya. Yes, it was a good lunch day here at the VNHQ. As if the cheddary goodness wasnt ...
  15 hours ago

• The Final, Most Important Toolbox for Great Health and …

  
  Health & Fitness — Authority: 146
  http://www.therenegadehealthshow.com – We all want results in our health, fitness, diet or wellness programs…And likely, if you’ve been watching the show the last 3 weeks, you’ve been putting together your nutrition and fitness toolboxes.These are great when you’re in a bind for a quick workout or a raw ...
  16 hours ago

• Deva Vegan Vitamins Dha, Algae, 200 mg

  
  Cholesterol Facts — Authority: 153
  Vegan Certified100% Vegetarian|Gluten FreeDerived From AlgaeProduct DescriptionAs an alternative to fish oil DEVA Omega-3 DHA is appreciated by vegans, vegetarians and anyone who would like to benefit from DHA, primary building block of the human brain tissue and eye. Supplement Facts: 90 Vcaps/bottle 1 Vcap provides: ...
  19 hours ago

• SNEAK PEEK: Vaute Couture Menswear

  
  The Discerning Brute — Authority: 121
  Something I hear time and time again is that you guys have a lot of trouble finding a truly warm winter coat that does not compromise on style. That’s why I am leaking some very top-secret images from the unreleased menswear collection from the exalted Vaute Couture ! I had the honor of being the fit model for ...
  19 hours ago

• Obama reverses pledge to stop funding factory farming

  
  vegansaurus! — Authority: 447
  Obama reverses pledge to stop funding factory farming : In an article in  SF Gate is to be believed (and we’re currently looking for more backup on this), Obama’s campaign platform vowed to “close the loopholes that allow mega farms to get around (payment limits) by subdividing their operations into multiple ...
  20 hours ago

• The elusive cheddar Daiya is currently available Rainbow. Run,...

  
  vegansaurus! — Authority: 447
  The elusive cheddar Daiya is currently available Rainbow . Run, don’t walk. I was there yesterday and there were only three containers left! And that’s before I bought them! JOKE! Actually, totally not a joke so let’s hope they restock soon. Sorry, I’m a total asshole, but it was coupon day and it’s kill ...
  20 hours ago

• Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies

  
  Karina's Kitchen: — Authority: 470
  Dunk worthy gluten-free peanut butter cookies, made with quinoa flakes.We are one week into the New Year and I have changed my blog design twice. That shows you how restless a spirit I am. I am always tweaking, trying some new twist or changing up something. Whether it is an ingredient in a peanut butter cookie recipe ...
  21 hours ago

• Kitchen Scale Review, and Two New Projects for Me

  
  Elle's New England Kitchen — Authority: 112
  Well, the holidays are over--again!  There’s so much excitement leading up to them, and then they fly by so quickly.  It’s kind of a bummer--I love the holidays.   But onward and forward, there’s a whole new year ahead of us, so let’s make it a great one! I was contacted right before the holidays by Bill ...
  21 hours ago

• Kuchen in kitchen with Figs - Oh well! Its a Vegan Fig Kuchen

  
  TONGUE TICKLERS...... — Authority: 118
  Vegan Fig Kuchen OR CrumbleThis Season there is an abundance of figs in Thane market. I used to eye the fresh piles longingly on my way to office but they would get over by the time I returned in... Thanks for adding Tongue Ticklers to your feed. Please visit the site for complete article.Thanks,Sunshinemom
  21 hours ago

• New baking blog

  
  The Fresh Loaf — Authority: 159
  Come visit my new baking blog at http://veggieinmilwaukee.wordpress.com . 
  22 hours ago

• Are You a Vegan?

  
  YumSugar — Authority: 637
  Are You a Vegan? Yes No
  23 hours ago

• Have You Ever Tried to Go Vegan?

  
  FitSugar — Authority: 644
  With people giving up all kinds of things for their New Years resolutions - smoking, sugar, refined carbs, driving - the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart , which began on Jan. 1, got me wondering if any of you are giving up all animal products in 2010? Kickstart has the support of veteran vegan Alicia Silverstone , author ...
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• Hash Brown Potatoes

  
  Weelicious - Fast, Easy & Fresh Homemade Home Made Baby Food Babyfood Recipes, Toddler Food and recipes for the entire family! — Authority: 123
  There’s nothing better than making Sunday morning brunch for your family and what better thing to serve your troops (along with all the other goodies you’re going to prepare) than hash brown potatoes. They’re inexpensive, easy to prepare (especially for a crowd) and, let’s face it, who doesn’t like a crispy ...
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• 3 Great Reasons to Switch to a Raw Food Vegan Diet

  
  Fitness Equipment Solutions — Authority: 140
  A raw food diet is one in which at least 75% of food consumed is not cooked (above a temperature of 115F). The consumption of "living" or raw food has myriad benefits. Here are three.
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• Almost 100% Cruel

  
  Vegan Soapbox — Authority: 442
  “Wool may be natural. It’s also almost 100% Cruel.” That’s how an article at Elephant Journal about wool begins. Further in, the article continues: Wool is a multi-billion dollar a year industry. Like most animal agriculture enterprises, the welfare of animals is barely part of the picture. Sheep are ...
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