Becoming Vegan
MondayJune22nd2015
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I'd like to become a Vegan, 1st for my own health, 2nd for the environment & 3rd for animals. Since I am on a budget & have to like the taste of what I consume, my goal is to try something vegan every week; until I have tried & liked enough main dishes, sides & desserts, to be able to be a Vegan comfortably; by having at least a month's worth of variety. I also tried to find Vegan restaurants, in my area (a reasonable walking/bus distance, since I don't drive) but I don't like my vegetables raw & that was the only type/1, that I found. My 1st priority is taste (only my tongue, can figure this), my 2nd is satiety (what keeps you satiated, especially produce wise?) & my 3rd is animal substitutions (what have you substituted dairy, meat & poultry with?).
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Beans. Would you eat them?
Green salads?
Why not turn vegan slowly? Give up red meat first for a month? Keep fish on your list for the omega 3's?0 -
There's a book called the $4 dollar vegan check it out and there are vegan on a budget books and sites. I am newly vegan. You are welcome to look at my diary and add me! Any questions I'll try to help! Good luck♥️0
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https://www.vegansociety.com/resources
http://theveganronin.com/ for recipes
http://www.veganhealth.org/ for nutrition information
http://vegweb.com/ for recipes
http://www.theppk.com/ for recipes
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JanetYellen wrote: »Beans. Would you eat them?
Green salads?
Why not turn vegan slowly? Give up red meat first for a month? Keep fish on your list for the omega 3's?
Yes I like beans & salad.
That's what I am going to do. I actually don't consume much meat currently, it's more like a side; rather than a main dish or it's mixed into a main dish. I believe that my main challenge, will be with substituting cheese.0 -
angelexperiment wrote: »There's a book called the $4 dollar vegan check it out and there are vegan on a budget books and sites. I am newly vegan. You are welcome to look at my diary and add me! Any questions I'll try to help! Good luck♥️
I'll definitely look for that book, thank you very much; I'll send a friend request!
ETA: While looking into this book, I also found others; hopefully my library has them.0 -
BecomingBane wrote: »https://www.vegansociety.com/resources
http://theveganronin.com/ for recipes
http://www.veganhealth.org/ for nutrition information
http://vegweb.com/ for recipes
http://www.theppk.com/ for recipes
My gosh, thank you very much; for all of these links!0 -
Search for The Vegan Corner on YouTube, they have some great recipes!0
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Daiya is a vegan cheese. It could probably help with the cravings until you don't crave it anymore. If cheese is the only thing holding you back, then you should be fine. I found it extremely hard to eat on the go when I was on a plant-based diet. I went on vacation with flesh eaters and couldn't find much to eat that was vegan. Where you live and availability plays a role as well.
Vegetarianism is for the weak... I'm weak. Good luck with your transition!0 -
I am not a vegan but do cook like one a lot and find that there are lots of vegan cheeses and dairy like products (milk, yogurt and ice creams). I have found I like most of the milks and yogurts, but the cheese is the hard one for me to get use to. You have to just start trying them until you find the ones you like. I find it may take some time but you will find viable substitutions. Asking true vegans will get you the best results on which ones they prefer.chastity0921 wrote: »I found it extremely hard to eat on the go when I was on a plant-based diet. I went on vacation with flesh eaters and couldn't find much to eat that was vegan. Where you live and availability plays a role as well.
Vegetarianism is for the weak... I'm weak. Good luck with your transition!
I do agree with it is hard to eat out, but I have tried to implement vegan recipes in every kitchen I have worked in and have started seeing it happen in more places cause the old guard as to not see it as a fad but a way of the new world.
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chastity0921 wrote: »Daiya is a vegan cheese. It could probably help with the cravings until you don't crave it anymore. If cheese is the only thing holding you back, then you should be fine. I found it extremely hard to eat on the go when I was on a plant-based diet. I went on vacation with flesh eaters and couldn't find much to eat that was vegan. Where you live and availability plays a role as well.
Vegetarianism is for the weak... I'm weak. Good luck with your transition!
@chastity0921 I believe that the most important thing to do, is what's within reason; for ourselves because we all have limitations & we're also animals. If we stress ourselves concerning our limitations, then we're still harming animals; which is ourselves. I don't believe that you're weak, I believe that you're doing; the best that you reasonably're able to. I am hypoglycemic, to live sometimes I don't get to choose when I eat; let alone what. For instance medications're tested on animals, I wouldn't fault a Vegan for taking a necessary medication for their survival; as being any less of a Vegan.0 -
I am not a vegan but do cook like one a lot and find that there are lots of vegan cheeses and dairy like products (milk, yogurt and ice creams). I have found I like most of the milks and yogurts, but the cheese is the hard one for me to get use to. You have to just start trying them until you find the ones you like. I find it may take some time but you will find viable substitutions. Asking true vegans will get you the best results on which ones they prefer.
Milk was an easy 1, for me because unless it was vanilla, cookies & cream flavored or mixed in sugary cereal, I didn't like it. I haven't tried cashew milk yet but love soy & almond. Coconut milk, is sort of watery though; otherwise I love coconut. This sort of makes me wish that I lived, in a city because living in the suburbs, makes finding things vegan; beyond produce & milk difficult.0 -
I too live in a suburb, but found that the markets are starting to carry more vegan friendly items and also found an Asian specialty market and they carry much more and are will to get things if asked.MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »Milk was an easy 1, for me because unless it was vanilla, cookies & cream flavored or mixed in sugary cereal, I didn't like it. I haven't tried cashew milk yet but love soy & almond. Coconut milk, is sort of watery though; otherwise I love coconut. This sort of makes me wish that I lived, in a city because living in the suburbs, makes finding things vegan; beyond produce & milk difficult.
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I to live in a suburb, but found that the markets are starting to carry more vegan friendly items and also found an Asian specialty market and they carry much more and are will to get things if asked.MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »Milk was an easy 1, for me because unless it was vanilla, cookies & cream flavored or mixed in sugary cereal, I didn't like it. I haven't tried cashew milk yet but love soy & almond. Coconut milk, is sort of watery though; otherwise I love coconut. This sort of makes me wish that I lived, in a city because living in the suburbs, makes finding things vegan; beyond produce & milk difficult.
That's great, we also have veggie burgers, I haven't tried them because I'd like to make my own, if I am able to. Since I'm trying to be healthier, I'd like to avoid anything already made because I'd like to control the ingredients. Which is why I'll try to make my own milk also. Whereas before I just bought that milk as a tasteful alternative, to cow's milk; not for vegan reasons.0 -
BecomingBane wrote: »https://www.vegansociety.com/resources
http://theveganronin.com/ for recipes
http://www.veganhealth.org/ for nutrition information
http://vegweb.com/ for recipes
http://www.theppk.com/ for recipes
I also really like:
ohsheglows.com/
thugkitchen.com/
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JanetYellen wrote: »Beans. Would you eat them?
Green salads?
Why not turn vegan slowly? Give up red meat first for a month? Keep fish on your list for the omega 3's?
Vegans can easily supplement Omega-3. Eating fish isn't necessary.0 -
Spent the last year moving from omnivore to vegatarian due to personal preference. Gained a ton of weight until researching low fat-high protein plant sources. Traded the fried potatoes, rice, & pasta for lentils, beans & quinoa/seeds. Completely satisfies protein cravings! Recently started completely vegan clean diet. Tip: ferment your veg, legumes, beans and sprout seeds to reduce phytic acids. Pressure cooking (non aluminum pots only) improves digestion as well.0
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pomegranatecloud wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »https://www.vegansociety.com/resources
http://theveganronin.com/ for recipes
http://www.veganhealth.org/ for nutrition information
http://vegweb.com/ for recipes
http://www.theppk.com/ for recipes
I also really like:
ohsheglows.com/
thugkitchen.com/
Thank you very much!0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »JanetYellen wrote: »Beans. Would you eat them?
Green salads?
Why not turn vegan slowly? Give up red meat first for a month? Keep fish on your list for the omega 3's?
Vegans can easily supplement Omega-3. Eating fish isn't necessary.
I am sure that as a beginner, I'll be lacking some nutrients but I'll supplement them, as I do currently; with protein.0 -
rosecropper wrote: »Spent the last year moving from omnivore to vegatarian due to personal preference. Gained a ton of weight until researching low fat-high protein plant sources. Traded the fried potatoes, rice, & pasta for lentils, beans & quinoa/seeds. Completely satisfies protein cravings! Recently started completely vegan clean diet. Tip: ferment your veg, legumes, beans and sprout seeds to reduce phytic acids. Pressure cooking (non aluminum pots only) improves digestion as well.
Even before my desire, to become a Vegan, I drastically reduced meat & ate healthier versions of it. So eliminating it, won't be as tough. As for vegan foods that're calorie/glycemic dense, I greatly reduced them also. I consume a lot of spinach & broccoli instead.0 -
OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.0
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BecomingBane wrote: »OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.
Thank you very much. I'll admit that my 1st interest, was making a list of foods; that I currently consume & then seeking vegan alternatives (if they weren't already vegan). However my 1st priority should instead & thanks to you, currently is; making a list of nutrients/necessary levels & then seeking vegan foods, that're excellent sources; of them.0 -
MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.
Thank you very much. I'll admit that my 1st interest, was making a list of foods; that I currently consume & then seeking vegan alternatives (if they weren't already vegan). However my 1st priority should instead & thanks to you, currently is; making a list of nutrients/necessary levels & then seeking vegan foods, that're excellent sources; of them.
Awesome. The key, I've found, will be a blend of those two approaches until such a time comes (if it ever comes) that you don't think of substitutions any longer simply because you no longer need to substitute things to get the flavor profile or nutrients that you need/want.0 -
BecomingBane wrote: »MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.
Thank you very much. I'll admit that my 1st interest, was making a list of foods; that I currently consume & then seeking vegan alternatives (if they weren't already vegan). However my 1st priority should instead & thanks to you, currently is; making a list of nutrients/necessary levels & then seeking vegan foods, that're excellent sources; of them.
Awesome. The key, I've found, will be a blend of those two approaches until such a time comes (if it ever comes) that you don't think of substitutions any longer simply because you no longer need to substitute things to get the flavor profile or nutrients that you need/want.
I am certain that it'll be possible, otherwise I wouldn't be transitioning into this lifestyle. Especially since becoming a Vegan (for me), doesn't just involve food consumption because of the health benefits but also the environment & animals. For instance I have to find another type of bubble bath because while the type that I use, states that it isn't tested on animals; it's made from milk. My main inhibitor is my location, so dining out; is problematic. However thanks to internet shopping, it's definitely feasible; to acquire everything else.0 -
MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.
Thank you very much. I'll admit that my 1st interest, was making a list of foods; that I currently consume & then seeking vegan alternatives (if they weren't already vegan). However my 1st priority should instead & thanks to you, currently is; making a list of nutrients/necessary levels & then seeking vegan foods, that're excellent sources; of them.
The website @BecomingBane recommended is really good. I also recommend "Vegan for Life" by Jim Norris and Virginia Messina, it's by two vegan RDs who really know their science.0 -
There is a complete protein counter book it's pretty handy it tells you all the nutrients in thousands of foods. It's pretty interesting.0
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MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.
Thank you very much. I'll admit that my 1st interest, was making a list of foods; that I currently consume & then seeking vegan alternatives (if they weren't already vegan). However my 1st priority should instead & thanks to you, currently is; making a list of nutrients/necessary levels & then seeking vegan foods, that're excellent sources; of them.
I have started making smoothies in the morning with Vega powder. It's vegan and has a bunch of good things in it. Plus, if you use almond milk(like I do) each cup has 50% of your B12 and 45% Vit D needs.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.
Thank you very much. I'll admit that my 1st interest, was making a list of foods; that I currently consume & then seeking vegan alternatives (if they weren't already vegan). However my 1st priority should instead & thanks to you, currently is; making a list of nutrients/necessary levels & then seeking vegan foods, that're excellent sources; of them.
The website @BecomingBane recommended is really good. I also recommend "Vegan for Life" by Jim Norris and Virginia Messina, it's by two vegan RDs who really know their science.
Thank you very much, this is why it's so important for me to ask; instead of just Google because there's a lot junk science floating around. This makes me feel like I am in college but thanks to all of you, I'm not sifting through agendas (colleges); to find what's correct. So all of your help, is making this process to educate myself; twice as fast & easy!0 -
angelexperiment wrote: »There is a complete protein counter book it's pretty handy it tells you all the nutrients in thousands of foods. It's pretty interesting.
Thank you, it's like a dictionary; great resource!0 -
MondayJune22nd2015 wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »OP... as I posted earlier, I strongly suggest you read http://www.veganhealth.org/ and learn about micronutrient and mineral intake issues associated with a vegan diet. I see that you understand that you'll be deficient without proper planning, but the methods that you have posted as your means of coping, won't actually provide you the micronutrients you are looking for in several cases. Just an FYI as new vegan health issues can often take time to manifest, such as B12 issues which can take years. It'll be best for you to learn about them early and plan appropriately.
Thank you very much. I'll admit that my 1st interest, was making a list of foods; that I currently consume & then seeking vegan alternatives (if they weren't already vegan). However my 1st priority should instead & thanks to you, currently is; making a list of nutrients/necessary levels & then seeking vegan foods, that're excellent sources; of them.
I have started making smoothies in the morning with Vega powder. It's vegan and has a bunch of good things in it. Plus, if you use almond milk(like I do) each cup has 50% of your B12 and 45% Vit D needs.
This is great news because after reading about B 12, I was concerned about how I was going to get enough of it; without relying on supplements & I hadn't sought the nutritional information, from my milk substitutions yet because I'd like most of my food intake, to be fresh produce; so I was searching those prior but I love soy & almond milk, coconut milk is watery (to me) & I haven't tried cashew milk yet. Consuming a cup of soy or almond milk a day, is definitely; doable for me!0
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