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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Original Technorati articles tagged “vegan”

• in Lifestyle
  Does Vegan Living = Weight Loss?
  A look at the benefits of a vegan diet for weight loss, health, and family wellness
  by simplygreento / on Jun 5, 2012
• in Lifestyle
  Should I Go Vegetarian?
  A recent study explores how consuming non-vegetarian and vegetarian food affects the functioning of our chakras
  by SpiritualityBlog / on Apr 11, 2012
• in Lifestyle
  Spice It Up with The Inspired Vegan, Bryant Terry
  Bryant Terry is an award-winning chef and food justice activist; THE INSPIRED VEGAN is his latest book.
  by missbobetier / on Mar 7, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “vegan”

 

• Vegans can have great breakfasts too! (including a scrambled tofu recipe)

  
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  I am so, so full! – me I love a challenge, especially a foodie one, so when McCain emailed me and asked me if I’d like to write about my dream breakfast, I was happy to oblige – even more so when I read further and learned the plan was to challenge my family to make it for me. WIN! So, by supermarket delivery ...
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• Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

  
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  Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches- ice cream sandwiches youll want to have an affair with!
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• Homemade Nutella

  
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  Homemade Nutella - Better than the store bought stuff and healthier too! Gluten-free/Paleo/Vegan/Refined Sugar-Free
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• Syrian Lentils

  
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  Syrian Lentils: lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, swiss chard & an entire head of garlic (vegan).
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• Butternut Squash Soup

  
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  Butternut Squash Soup with curried pepitas
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• Guilt Free Red Velvet Smoothie

  
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  Red Velvet Smoothie -- youd never know this is healthy!!
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• Lentil Flour Brownies

  
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  Ingredients: 1.5 cups moong dal (green gram lentil) flour 2 tablespoons cacao (raw chocolate) powder 6 tablespoons raw muscavado sugar 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup unsweetened soy milk 2.5 tablespoons raw agave nectar 1/4 cup coconut butter 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped 1/3 cup ...
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• Meal Planning Monday (Week beginning 20 May 2013)

  
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  Here is my quickly put together meal plan for National Vegetarian Week. I would have liked to have made a more exciting plan, but sometimes life is just too busy. This had to be an easy plan for a week where I work four days and two late nights. A week where Cooper has two martial arts classes. A week where ...
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• Borscht

  
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  The secret to learning to like beets.
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• Raw Mango Rice

  
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  Rice with raw mangoes, its a filling lunch dish as well and vegan friendly.
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• Are You Hungry For Lab-Grown Meat?

  
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  In the 1986 remake of the science fiction classic The Fly, an early scene shows the scientist, Seth Brundle, tinkering with his teleportation machine and using a cut of steak as the subject of his experiment. He teleports the steak from one pod to another, fries it up and serves it to his girlfriend and [...]
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• Movie Theater Popcorn

  
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  How To Make Vegan Butter for Perfect Buttery Popcorn!...fast and easy recipe with NO weird ingredients....
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• 10 Health Benefits of Strawberries

  
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  Today is National Pick Strawberries Day! These juicy red berries are not only delicious, but have a ton of nutrients and antioxidants – so it’s no wonder they have a day all their own. In celebration of this holiday, here are 10 health benefits of one of our favorite summer [...]
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• Healthy Banana Berry Smoothie

  
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  Smoothies and I go way back.   There used to be this kiosk in a local mall that made smoothies.   I don’t remember the name of the place or what made eight or nine year old me beg Mom and Dad or my baby-sitter to stop that first time.   However, one time was all it took for me to be hooked.   I think I ...
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• Menu Plan Monday – #ExtremeVeganYumminess

  
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  It’s getting really warm here in central Florida. Warm enough, in fact, that I’m starting to think of all those wonderful cool main dish salad recipes that I have stashed. Even with the A/C running, I’m not much for heavy meals during the summer months. It’s salad and sammies most nights for us…how about ...
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• Guinness Sloppy Joes

  
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  Want something hearty and zesty to start your week off right? How about a vegetarian version of the classic Sloppy Joe sandwich with a special twist? I use Guinness in here to add an extra punch of flavor. This stout gives it a spicy edge that I really enjoyed. Not spicy as in heat, just ... Continue reading ...
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• Recipe: Roasted Tomato and Árbol Chile Salsa

  
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  My husband and girls adore  a good bowl of salsa. We buy Mi Cocina ‘s stuff in quart-size containers, and it disappears speedily. So yesterday, I tried a new recipe for a homemade version. Twas mighty tasty, so I thought I’d share with y’all… Roasted Tomato and Árbol Chile Salsa Adapted from Food ...
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• National Vegetarian Week, Seasonal Favourites, 5:2 Recipes and my Weekly Meal Plan

  
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  Curried Vegetable Pasty National Vegetarian Week, Seasonal Favourites, 5:2 Recipes and my Weekly Meal Plan   This week is National Vegetarian Week , and I was set a challenge by Asda supermarket  to eat vegetarian all week!  I was happy to accept, and felt a little bit of a fraud, as to eat vegetarian ...
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• Recipe: The Vegan Italian Hoagie!

  
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  Growing up in Philly, I ate plenty of hoagies in my pre-vegan days. Italian hoagies were my jam especially so when I saw that Diaya was coming out with provolone slices, I was like, “this is it! It’s hoagie time!” And god bless me, my vegan hoagie turned out out of control delicious! You too can make your own ...
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• 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Frosting

  
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  This frosting is quite possibly one of the best to come out of my kitchen. It’s dangerous in the best way possible – creamy and rich without being overly sweet. I really don’t know how I was able to save enough for the chocolate cupcakes . Best of all, it’s just two simple ingredients: Full-fat coconut milk ...
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