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The Ultimate Vegan Protein Thread
I've noticed some threads lately about vegan protein sources - I give you the Vegan Protein Bible. Don't assume that this list is just for vegans - they are great for "Meatless Monday" menus, or just for anyone looking to add a little variety to their diet! 1. Seitan: If you're not gluten-intolerant, seitan is da bomb dot…
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Vegan Honeymoons?
Fiance and I are getting married in July 2015, and would love to take our honeymoon in late July or early August (before I start my master's program). I wanted to get a little input on where you guys went on your honeymoons and any advice you might have to give! Curt and I are both vegans, and very interested in a super…
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Homemade Vegan Mayo!
I just made this mayo recipe from Vegan Dad, and OMG. My days of dropping six bucks on Vegenaise at the health food store are OVER! Potato salad is back on the menu!! http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2008/08/homemade-vegan-mayo.html I have to share this recipe with all of you. It's delicious and too easy - you probably have…
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Vegan Wedding
Hi All! My wonderful boyfriend and I got engaged on New Year's Eve, and we are looking forward to planning our wedding, which will be 100% plant-based (like us!). I'm on the hunt for vegan menu inspiration! Did any of you have a vegan wedding? What did you serve? How did your guests react? Thanks in advance!
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American Thanksgiving Recipes
It's getting to be that time of year again - what will you be making for your Thanksgiving entree this year? We are considering a lentil loaf with Daiya cheddar and dried cranberries throughout, but a tofu loaf is also an option! Let's hear your holiday recipe ideas.
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The importance of remembering where you started
I had been "big" for my whole life. It wasn't that I made poor nutrition choices, I just liked to eat. A lot. I mistakenly equaled "nutritious" with "low-calorie". I never really ate typical "junk food", I just ate way too much. I liked to cook, and eating made me feel good - whether I was hungry, depressed or just plain…
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What do your meatless meals look like? (Photo thread!)
Inspired by the ever-expanding photo meal thread, show us some vegan/vegetarian food porn! No picture quoting, please :) The General's Tofu - 282 cals per serving! Quinoa Stuffed Peppers - 297 cals per serving!
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Color Run Philadelphia - 07/14/13
Anyone else doing the Color Run in the City of Brotherly Love this July?
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Sexist Airline Policies
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-08-14/travel/travel_unaccompanied-children-flights_1_minors-trade-seats-flight-attendant Here's the scoop: An Australian airline has made it so that male passengers are not allowed to sit next to unaccompanied minors on flights. This is done in an attempt to "prevent the victimization of…
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CNN Article Argues "You Can Be Fat and Fit"
Here is the article: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/03/opinion/wann-fat-and-fit-study/index.html?hpt=hp_c3 Discuss.
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A Very Vegan Thanksgiving
So it's only October, but what are you guys going to make for Thanksgiving?
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Using Number Tattoos to Remember Holocaust Survivors
In a New York Times article, I read that a number of young Jews are getting number tattoos on their arms (usually the same as their grandparents'/great-grandparents. They do so out of honor of concentration camp survivors, and in recognition that these survivors are fewer and fewer in the year 2012. You can read the…
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Accelerated Nursing Programs
Hello MFP Nurses! I am taking prerequisites at my local community college with hopes to enter an Accelerated BSN program (looking in NJ, NY, PA and MD). Has anyone here had experience with an ABSN program? What programs would you recommend? What tips do you have for someone looking to enter that program? Looking forward to…
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Wasted Votes
This coming November, I'll be voting for Libertarian Candidate Gary Johnson. I was recently told that my vote would be "wasted" because it was for a third-party candidate. This is also my father's opinion, that those who don't vote Democrat or Republican are simply wasting their votes. I, on the other hand, find it less…
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Gender Roles
At least in the United States, gender roles and separation are defined from birth - pink for girls, blue for boys. As they get older, boys are encouraged to play in the dirt and with trucks while girls are encouraged to play with dolls or play-kitchens. As you know, society's views are strong even as we get older - a…
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Walk for Farm Animals 2012
I just got an email today that the registration is open for the 2012 Walk for Farm Animals! Anyone on Team Vegan planning on attending a walk this fall? www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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Vegan's Daily Companion
I just received Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's latest book, Vegan's Daily Companion, as a gift - and I honestly have to recommend it to everyone in this group. I've been a vegan for a little over two years now, vegetarian for eight, but there is always so much to learn! I'd have to describe the book like a giant magazine -…
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Parents Foot the Bill to Freeze Daughters' Eggs
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/us/eager-for-grandchildren-and-putting-daughters-eggs-in-freezer.html?_r=1&smid=FB-nytimes&WT.mc_id=US-E-FB-SM-LIN-SEG-051412-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click Honestly, this is just creepy to me. Since when is my decision to reproduce or not a "family decision"? If my parents want another baby…
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Give me your best sad songs.
I love sad music. These two songs are tied for my favorite: 1. What Hurts the Most, covered by Aaron Lewis of Staind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KItw0KA_Rkg (I think the steel guitar in this one does it for me) 2. I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You by Colin Hay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u-8bGtAVpA
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New York Times Contest Asks: "Is Eating Meat Ethical?"
The New York Times recently put out a contest that might appeal to America's meat eaters - write a 600-word essay on why it is, in fact, ethical to eat meat. The Times notes that the essays are not to be about why you like meat, or why humans are supposed to eat meat, but the simple fact that it is ethical. Read more at…
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Animal-Friendly Easter Ideas!
How's it going all! Easter is right around the corner, and this year I wanted to offer some animal-friendly options to incorporate into your holiday! Who knows - maybe you'll start some new family traditions :) - Get wood, clay or plastic eggs from your local craft store and dye, paint and/or decorate them (even better if…
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Bullying Consequences
Recently Dharun Ravi, former roommate of Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi, has been making headlines as his case progresses. As most of you know, Ravi and a classmate set up a webcam in Clementi's dorm room in attempt to view Clementi's sexual encounters. Following this, Clementi jumped to his death from the George…
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Blended Coffee Drinks?
I love those Starbucks-esque girly blended Frappachino things, but they're super expensive at the store so I do my best to make them at home. But no matter what recipe or technique I try, I always wind up with drinks that separate, kind of like a snow-cone would. The coffee sinks to the bottom, and there's a big tasteless…
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I have a confession to make.
I am a dumpster diver. The law firm that I work at is upstairs from a popular restaurant chain. My building shares a full-size dumpster with them, and every day they throw out tons of food - breads, vegetables, fruits, you name it. It's all perfectly good - no mold, nothing, but it all goes to waste. In fact, nearly half…
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Taxing "Unhealthy" Foods
In October, Denmark became the first country to tax any food containing more than 2.3% saturated fat. (Read more here: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2096185,00.html). In the US, there is a push to tax "junk-type" foods such as soda, candy and processed foods. What are your thoughts on this? Should the…
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Shameless Blog Promotion
So I started a vegan food blog and published my first post tonight! Check it out and let me know what you think! www.thevegankitchen.net
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Shameless Self-Promotion
I started a food blog and just put up my first post! Let me know what you think! www.thevegankitchen.net
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Life is like a box of chocolates.
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What did you get your SO for the holidays?
I'm coming back to the States after a 6-month internship in China (only two weeks left!), so mostly, our present to each other will be being on the same side of the world for a change. :laugh: However, Curtis loves craft beers, so I snagged a Living Social deal for a 2-year subscription to The Beer Connoisseur magazine to…
