Any Vegans in the house?

Check out the recipes on oh she glows

She has great vegan recipes

Full disclosure : I am an omnivore - her food is just really tasty and happens to be vegan

soya milk is brilliant as well as its full of protein which fills you up nicely.. porridge with soya milk is nice for breakfast

I am not Vegan but I went to an art school which means I had to be very sensitive to it at all times! haha! I HATE vegan american food so I'd always make Indian food for them. A lot of Hindus are vegetarian or vegan so many recipes are absolutely delicious and totally vegan. I'd recommend you checking out vegetarian Indian food recipes. Most of them are already vegan, just be sure to avoid anything with paneer. I usually make Saag Paneer but I'd replace the paneer with bits of tofu. and don't use ghee!

I think soya isn't very good. eat other stuff like beans. look for india food - vageterian, tasty and not fat
http://www.indianfoodforever.com/

"New studies suggest that eating large amounts of soys estrogen-mimicking compounds might reduce fertility in women,

New birth control? And all you have to do is eat soy? I'm in!

Soy is safe to eat, although we certainly shouldn't rely entirely upon one plant-based protein source to meet all of our nutritional needs.

This article, co-written by Ginny Messina (@TheVeganRD) about soy foods and nutrition: http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/soymessina

Her blog, The Vegan RD, is also a great source of vegan nutrition information: http://www.theveganrd.com

VegWeb is a great source and I recommend checking out the Blogroll from Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food): http://www.veganmofo.com/blogroll/

Bloggers from all over the world writing about food, a lot, for a month each year. Lots of great recipes, travel tips, etc.

Soy shouldn't be an issue unless you have a thyroid problem, so no worries there.

Don't limit yourself to "rabbit food" - vegan food is so delicious, nutritious, and satisfying! I eat plenty of tofu, tempeh, seitan, and legumes for protein. Go to the farmer's market (or supermarket!) and explore all the colorful veggies and fruits. Look online for recipes (I like VeganYumYum and Oh She Glows) and serve them over couscous, brown rice or quinoa.

The world is your (vegan) oyster!

Yes, be careful with the soy. I am a woman and had many problems when eating tofu. I had read of some have issues eating processed tofu. I stopped eating it and the issues went away.

I heard you generally people could eat soy beans as the issues with soy come from the processing of soy. For me, that is not true. I cannot eat it, period.

Just do your research and be knowledgeable. Everyone is on the soy bandwagon and it is being touted as a wonderfood. Maybe it is not.

Agreed. I became vegetarian about a year ago and relied heavily on soy based foods. Within 6 months I actually thought I was hitting early menopause, my cycle was so mucked up. Cut out the soy and 2 months later it's all back to normal. Scary stuff!

I'm a vegan! Go vegetables!

Here!

Friend me and you can see my diary to see what I eat if you'd like to!

On a good-girl day, my menu looks something like this:

breakfast- oatmeal made with non-dairy milk and some nut butter

snack- fruit (usually a banana and maybe some applesauce)

lunch- whole grains mixed with beans and veggies with EVOO

snack- something crunchy like crackers or veggies

dinner- same as lunch, but with different beans and veggies usually

snack- varies daily

I didn't read any of the other posts above so I don't know if others mentioned this, but I am vegan, have been for about... two months? If you're looking to begin, there is a 21 Day Vegan Kickstart India (Indian Food) by PCRM (Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine) that starts the 7th next week. I did a regular one last month and it was really helpful for finding new recipes right off the bat!

http://support.pcrm.org/site/PageServer?pagename=21day_vegan_kickstart_india

^I'm doing this one too because I lOVE Indian food ). You can look at Vegans' Food Diary for inspiration too, I know I have many Vegan Friends on here and let me tell you: it is helpful!!!

I was just going to suggest the 21-day-vegan-kick start. You can find them on Facebook.

I followed the recipes from Dr. Neil Barnard's cookbook "Go Healthy, Go Vegan" and like most of them.

This made it easier for me to get started.

I am currently back to vegetarian but hope to start eating Vegan only again soon.

I am vegetarian but almost vegan as I do not drink milk or eat yoghurt and only very rarely have cheese. Using this website it has helped me get a good balance in my diet - please feel free to browse my food diary - i am really pleased I now have good protein intake, but reasonably low carb diet. I cant believe how easily the weight has come off but I feel so satisfied when I eat. I do not personally believe dairy products are necessary as part of a good diet.

Yes i have heard too that too much soy is not good which is why I do not drink soya milk, I try to ensure I get a good variety of other proteins and milks instead. For instance wheat protein is good, and beans/lentils are very rich in protein too. I drink coconut milk or oat milk with breakfast. It helps if you have a nice health food shop nearby which luckily I do.

There is lots of advice out there, i am a member of the Vegan Society in the UK - not sure where you are from but I would recommend joining something similar if possible.

My husband and I (and our girls) have been vegan since June after watching the health documentary "Forks Over Knives". If you are looking for good health, it's not enough to just be vegan. It is possible to be a fat unhealthy junk food vegan, which really defeats the whole purpose.

We eat lots of whole foods and whole grains. These include fruit, veggies, legumes, brown rice, whole grain pasta, corn tortillas, almond milk, potatoes (lots of potatoes), nuts and seeds (minimal) and some soy products, the less processed, the better. Initially, we were using a lot of animal product substitutes like soy cheese, TVP (textured vegetable protein), and fake meat and butter products. While those items might help with a transition to a plant-based diet, they aren't good for you either. Keeping them to two or three servings a week or less is best. Buy simpler (and cheaper) foods. Spend more time in the produce section. Learn how to make healthy fat free salad dressings, sauces, dips and gravies.

In time you will develop your favorite meals. I like oatmeal for breakfast every day. Sometimes I use steel-cut oats and sometimes old fashioned. Most day when I come home for lunch, I will eat left-overs. If I don't have any, I will take a couple of small red potatoes, microwave them, cover them with some canned beans, corn, raw onions, salsa and whatever I have in the house. It is delicious and filling and relatively low-calorie. That really leaves me with only one meal to plan for every day, dinner. I try to provide variety for my whole family and it is my chance to try out new recipes. Not all of them are hits, but it's definitely worth the effort, especially when I come up with a winner like Mexican Pumpkin Soup or Spicy Thai Noodles. These are dishes that I never would have attempted in my omnivore and vegetarian days.

Best wishes for you in your new eating adventure. It may seem daunting at first, but it does become routine eventually and your taste buds will thank you for all the effort.

Soy has phytoestrogens (mimics estrogen in your body) and there is some evidence that it screws with your thyroid but other studies show it reduces your risk for cancer so I would say eat it in moderation. If you want to be uber pure you can get your protein from beans but it'll take A LOT of beans to get enough protein. I just stick to a little organic tofu and supplement that with beans and nuts if it doesn't add up to enough protein.