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Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. Dietary vegans (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term ethical vegan (also known as moral vegetarians) is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is environmental veganism, which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable.Well-planned vegan diets are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life, including during infancy and pregnancy, by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, New Zealand Ministry of Health, Harvard Medical School, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children or adolescents, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In preliminary clinical research, vegan diets lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and ischemic heart disease. Vegan diets tend to be higher in dietary fiber, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and phytochemicals; and lower in dietary energy, saturated fat, cholesterol, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12. As with any poorly-planned diet, unbalanced vegan diets may lead to nutritional deficiencies that nullify any beneficial effects and may cause serious health issues. Some of these deficiencies can only be prevented through the choice of fortified foods or the regular intake of dietary supplements. Vitamin B12 supplementation is especially important because its deficiency causes blood disorders and potentially irreversible neurological damage.Donald Watson coined the term vegan in 1944 when he co-founded the Vegan Society in England. At first he used it to mean "non-dairy vegetarian", and by May 1945 vegans explicitly abstained from "eggs, honey; and animals' milk, butter and cheese". From 1951 the Society defined it as "the doctrine that man should live without exploiting animals". Interest in veganism increased in the 2010s, especially in the latter half. More vegan stores opened and vegan options became increasingly available in supermarkets and restaurants in many countries.

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  1. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Chocolate Avocado Cake

    So I found a recipe that used an avocado in a cake and was curious. I was quite surprised in a pleasant way. It's definitely an adult's cake because it doesn't have much sugar in it at, so it's very chocolatey and not particularly sweet. It's surprisingly moist and almost like a brownie. In...
  2. medtran49

    Recipe Green-spring garlic potato soup

    4-6 servings Soup can be served hot, warm, room temperature, or cool. Soup can be made vegan by using a butter substitute, vegetable stock, and omitting or substituting cream. If omitting cream, I would use just a little cornstarch or a similar thickening agent dissolved in additional stock...
  3. TastyReuben

    Recipe Ginger-Honey Vinaigrette

    Ginger-Honey Vinaigrette Makes about 3/4 cup of dressing Ingredients 1 ½ TB grated ginger, peeled and minced fine 2 TB white wine vinegar 1 TB Dijon mustard 1 TB honey (or maple syrup for vegan option) ½ cup peanut oil ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp kosher salt Directions Place all ingredients in...
  4. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Garlic Mayonnaise Croutons

    Yep, I did. And in the airfryer. So they're aren't really any real quantities with this. It is going to depend on how garlicky, crisp and how many croutons you want to make. We like garlic, so we used about 1tbsp of freshly mixed garlic with 2 heaped tbsp of homemade mayo (mustard version). I...
  5. medtran49

    Recipe "Fluffy" fried rice

    This is based on a recipe from Chef Jet Li on Food Network. Fluffy is his description, though I will admit that his technique results in a seemingly lighter fried rice dish. I've added an ingredient that is a favorite of mine, as well as made a small change in technique to make cooking easier...
  6. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Smoky Lentil Dip

    Ingredients: 100 gms brown lentils (but you could probably use any) 1 small onion, diced 1 small carrot, diced 1 stick celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsps soy sauce 2 tsps smoked paprika 1/2 tsp hot pepper or hot pepper sauce 1 tbsp liquid smoke S & P to taste...
  7. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Aubergine Chips

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  8. medtran49

    Recipe Roasted eggplant and dandelion salad

    I'm not going to get this made before challenge ends because we have to make a trip to the farmer's market for dandelion greens and that won't happen until Friday probably. So, no picture. INGREDIENTS 1 smallish young eggplant, slender, not bulbous bottom preferably Large bunch of dandelion...
  9. medtran49

    Recipe Caponatina (Caponata)

    You could make this vegetarian/vegan by substituting olives, a mix of black and green, for the anchovies. Finely chop them and just warm in the oil at the stage you would cook in the anchovies, then proceed with remainder of recipe. The vegetables are cooked separately so the individual...
  10. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Caponata Siciliana

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  11. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Risi e Bisi (Pea & Rice)

    This recipe has a simplicity to it that is often lacking in many recipes I make. But that doesn't mean it lacks flavour. It isn't a pilaf or a risotto, just a simple dish that tastes great. If you're not vegan or dairy free, the original recipe uses 2oz of butter. The recipe comes from a book...
  12. medtran49

    Recipe My special fried rice

    AKA Royal special fried rice as named by another person. I have never liked fried rice, whether restaurant/takeout or homemade, but DH loves it. So, I was looking at recipes to see if I could find one I might like when I came across one that was rated as 4.9 out of 5 stars. Checked out the...
  13. medtran49

    Recipe Blood orange and beet salad

    2 servings Salad greens for 2, about 5 ounces 1 or 2 blood oranges depending on size 1 medium yellow beet, roasted 1/4 cut sliced almonds, toasted 1/4 to 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (Omit cheese or substitute a vegan cheese for vegan option) Vinaigrette 1/2 tsp blood orange zest 1/2 cup...
  14. Herbaceous

    Recipe Winter grain salad

    This salad is healthy, yummy, and super easy to pack to take to work. It’s more substantial than your typical green salad and good for lunch or a side dish. Recipe adapted from Yum and Yummer by Greta Podleski. Ingredients: 4 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash (use sweet potatoes if you...
  15. medtran49

    Recipe Stuffed poblano peppers with beer, cashew and chipotle sauce

    4 to 6 servings Beer, cashew, chipotle sauce 4 Tblsp olive oil, divided 1 cup cashews 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 cup beer (not dark) or homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable (for vegetarian or vegan option) or chicken stock 3 whole chipotles...
  16. Morning Glory

    Blistered Padrón peppers with green herb dip

    This dip is somewhat inspired by American ranch dressing but there is no buttermilk or mayo here. Padron peppers are a common ingredient for tapas in Spain. They are usually very mild except that occasionally you can come across a hot one. So you can play a sort of chilli roulette with this...
  17. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe New England Vegetable Chowder

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  18. TastyReuben

    Recipe Egyptian Red Lentil Soup (Shorbet Ads)

    Egyptian Red Lentil Soup (Shorbet Ads) Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 TB unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 3 celery ribs, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder 1 lb tomatoes, seeded...
  19. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Veggie Burgers

    Veggie burgers which can be adapted to Vegan if necessary. Ingredients 1 can (around 250 gms drained) chickpeas 150 gms walnuts or hazelnuts 2 large carrots, finely grated 1 small onion 2 tbsps tahini paste 2 tsps smoked paprika 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional) 50 gms smoked cheddar cheese - if not...
  20. ElizabethB

    Recipe Cauliflower Rice with Smoked Almonds

    Cauliflower Rice with Smoked Almonds INGREDIENTS 1/2 Head of Cauliflower - grated 1 Green Bell Pepper or equal portions of assorted colors - cored and diced 6 Scallions, whites and greens - sliced 1 clove Garlic - minced 1/2 Jalapeno - cored and minced Chopped, fresh Parsley 1 TBSP Butter 1...
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