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Re: What do you stock your kitchen with?
I guess the thing to remember is that you don't need lots of "speciality foods" or ready meals to have a good vegan diet, although they do save time and are good to have on hand. Although preparing stuff from scratch using fresh and natural ingredients takes longer, your body will thank you for it! Making stuff like soups and stews in big batches and freezing them is a great time saver too.
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my stapels change all of the time, basically its whatever is on sale/ cheap/ easily. i used to just have bread & jam for breakfast, pb & flax sandwich and some fruit/ veggies for lunch, and for dinner eiteher a heavy chilli or fried tofu with pasta and a peanut sauce....but i live with my omni family who dont unstand vegan, to stop them from worrying ive started eating ALOT like its christmas every day, but im gonna try and get back to my old staples cause i felt alot healthier then
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Re: What do you stock your kitchen with?
Hi Bonobo ... one of the things I have a stock of in my storecupboard is soy cream .... I often add a tablespoon to soups and bean casseroles to give a nice creamy texture. I buy the boxed longlife variety and once opened seems to last longer than the fresh. I also keep some frozen veggie burgers on hand all the time that I can stick in a roll with some salad if I don't have anything much in the house to make for dinner (usually towards the end of the week). Just keep a wide variety of everything so you can be creative with meals... I also busy some fresh herbs each week, like coriander, mint etc that make salads, stirfries etc. very tasty. Good luck!
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Re: Vegan "essentials" list?
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Vitamin B12 is the only thing I feel a vegan has to actively seek out. I simply take a multi-vitamin daily (with a meal) and don't worry about it, but it can also be found in (some) nutritional yeast and "Grape Nuts" and other fortified cereals.
It can also be found in some brands of soymilk at high levels, as well as energy drinks. My supermarket's brand of soymilk has 50% of one's daily B12 in every serving (1 cup) which I only noticed just yesterday!
I used to drink XS Energy a lot, which if I recall had a ridiculous amount of B12 (4900%!) in it.
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Don't rely on a singular source of protein, spOOki, mix it up a bit! Animal protein is a "complete protein" (it contains all the essential amino acids). Most plant proteins are not, ...
This is not true. All starches and vegetables contain ALL of the essential amino acids in sufficient amounts to meet RDA - they are complete proteins.
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It should also be noted that Essential Fatty Acids (i.e. Omega-3, etc) are synthesized by plants, not animals.
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I put a few days' worth of food into Fitday and find I'm low on vitamin D .. any tips? This is especially important for me as I am at high risk of osteoporosis.
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^ Do you spend any time in the sunlight?
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I don't like the heat so avoid being outside when it's hot but I try to walk every day for 40 mins or so.
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I just read this:
http://www.newstarget.com/003069.html
very interesting; i haven't looked into any of the "points" made, but it's certainly an interesting starting point-- may address some of your vitamin D questions.
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This is not true. All starches and vegetables contain ALL of the essential amino acids in sufficient amounts to meet RDA - they are complete proteins.
My mistake. I was using 1980's prevalent scientific thought.:) Seems things have changed since then. It seems many if not most vegetables proteins are indeed complete protein sources after all. Back then it was thought that soybeans, buckwheat, and a few others were the only complete vegetable proteins. Thanks for the education. Eating a variety of vegetables is still probably a good idea though.
Also, as a trivia question: "What is the one animal protein which is not a complete protein?
Answer: gelatin.
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The studies done for human amino acid requirements were published during the 1950's. The misinformation exists because these greatly important and relevant papers are conveniently ignored by certain organizations that put themselves in-charge of writing dietary guidelines. Not to mention people who are just too lazy to research their topic before publishing their own health guidelines.
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i try to eat whatever i feel like, and then take my supplyments (I use VEG1 from vegan society and eat flaxseed oil in smoothies, and add ground flaxseed to my baking, whenever possible..) - it works well for me, and i've been a vegan for 2 1/2 year now. i think the code really is to eat varied and healthy, and snask on fruits, veggies and nuts. always carry some healthy snacks in the house, so you don't get carried away:)
i enjoy having the "vegan nutrition chart" on my kitchen wall, so i can see what i need to eat, in order to get a bit of all the things i need every day.
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Food List for Beginner Vegans
One thing I've noticed since registering here is that there are a slew of vegan foods mentioned which I have never once even heard of. One of the biggest challenges I'm facing right now is that what I eat is limited because there any many delicious foods out there that I am not aware exist.
For example - hummus. This is something I had never heard of until I came here. I tried it and it is incredible.
So, to help us new vegans out, post some vegan foods which you think most omnivores would have never heard of. I'll edit it into this post with a link to it's description on Wikipedia.
Vegan Food List for Beginners:
Hummus
Quinoa
Tempeh
Falafel
Dal
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Have a look at the What did you eat for the first time today?, http://www.veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4833 and What foods do you love now, but never bought when you were omni?, http://www.veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14478 threads for ideas Achilles. ;)
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flutterby
Thanks : )
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RedWellies
Sounds good, I've never heard of that. Keep them coming. I'll try to keep this updated so there is a regimented list of foods for beginners like me.
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Tempeh, I love tempeh.
But veganism IMO isn't about others prescribing you a list of foods to eat!
There is LOADS of info on this forum (try the threads flutterby suggested), and all the recipe threads, cookbooks and Internet recipe sites like Vegweb and Allrecipes. Or try hunting around your local healthfood store.
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Yes... any list over a restricted amount of meals would maybe just give the impression that vegans suffer from a limited selection of things we can eat, while most vegans seem to eat more, not less varied food as vegans than they did before.
There's an overwhelming 8000+ books popping up at amazon.com when searching for the word vegan (many of them are cookbooks), so I understand that it can be difficult to know where to start.
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But veganism IMO isn't about others prescribing you a list of foods to eat!
Sure, and from what I've seen on this site, there's stuff some vegans eat often that other vegans haven't even tasted - for example, quinoa and tempeh may be essential in some vegans' diet, while others (like me) happen to practically never eat quinoa or tempeh. There are so many vegan options that it may be hard to find a pattern re. what most vegans eats most often... maybe this is a good excuse for creating another poll? :)
Here are some suggestions (in addition to the threads flutterby mentioned):
Favourite vegan sandwich filling/bread spread?
Favorite vegan breakfast?
Favourite vegan food
Vegan dinner ideas
Food you eat really often?
We also have a recipe-area, with special sections for Italian, Indian/Asian, and Mexican food, plus other subforums about soups, sweets and bean/legume based food. Enjoy! :)
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soya yogurt with cranberry wheats
raspberries
soya choc dessert (alpro)
:p
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Chickpea Dahl! I had never heard of Dahl before or chickpeas. It was only since becoming vegan have I discovered theres more to currys than korma tikka and masala!!
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sprouted stuff...mung beans..broccoli seeds..millet..quinoa..whatever you fancy..soak..rinse...sprout..rinse..leave all day..rinse..repeat..in 3 or 4 days: amazing nutritiously ace sprouts :D
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Re: Vegan foods that you like to keep in the kitchen on a regular basis
i've got a huge list - too many to name them all
but since becoming vegan, my new fave staple is: LIQUID SMOKE!! where have i been?? its so good!
i also love various types of rice (i have white, brown, red, sticky black rice)
grains/pasta (cous cous, polenta, bourgul,)
beans (broad bean, kidney, black bean, soy bean, all sorts i cant name)
spices & condiments (curry, chilli powder, soy sauce, Vegetta....)
dried goods (shitaki mushrooms, dried fungus, dried sea weed, dried tofu skin)
frozen stuff (seitan, frozen firm tofu, taro, )
etc
etc
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Re: Vegan foods that you like to keep in the kitchen on a regular basis
added: nut butters! bought a jar of almond, brazil nut and cashew butter today and its delicous! it's a replacement for sesame oil. werid? well, my thinking is: i was going to buy tahini instead of sesame oil to stir through my cooking but saw the nut butters instead, and gave it a go. yum!
but a bit pricey so might make my own after i finish this jar (going pretty quickly - i'm eating out of the jar!)
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My bulk storage fridge in the basement always has all types of rice and beans which I like to cook nearly every day. I also keep kale, collards, cabbage, celery, carrots, potatoes, and other salad greens on hand at all times. I feel best on a very low fat diet and follow the McDougall plan. I also like to keep onions and tomatoes on hand. I often make soups and chili so I keep a vegan soup base powder on hand. I keep braggs aminos, and various soy sauces, wines, vinegars, and hot sauses on hand for sautéeing as well has vegan worchestershire sauce and liquid smoke.
Best Wishes,
Robert
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Semolina Pasta (I eat this daily)
A block of hard 'tofu'
Vegan croutons
Pretzels
Crackers
All of the above are organic, except the pasta, which I stockpiled in 2005. The pasta in the house weighs more than I do. :o
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Alpro sweetened soya milk
Corncakes
Blueberries (frozen)
Trek bars (berry flavour)
The usuals - rice, chickpeas, frozen peas, jumbo oats etc
Braised tofu in a tin
Tofu in the packet
Hemp protein
Flax
Seaweed
Vegan salad cream
Plum sauce
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veganaise
tofu
WW bread
WW pasta
nutritional yeast
flax oil
rice
garbanzo beans
salt
lemons
olive oil
Silk Soymilk
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lately: in no particular order
tofu,
plain soy milk
olive oil
pasta sauce
potatoes
frozen vegetables
cereal
instant taco mix, black beans, pinto beans, hummus
bulk dry rice, pintos, black beans, chickpeas, split peas, barley, lentils
vegetable bullion
veggie burgers
bagels and ww bread
frozen Greek pizzas
earth balance
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Soya Milk
Fruit Juice
Carrots
Potatos
Broccoli
Bread
Marg
Cheesly
Pickle, relishes, sauces etc
Hummous
Soya Yogurts
Tinned Pineapples
Mushrooms, peppers
Tonic Water (for me gin)
Mayola
Burger Mix
Pulses
Rice, Pasta, Noodles, instant noodle pots
Burger Mix
Baked Beans, tinned veg soup
Country Pies, sausages etc
TVP & Tofu
Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
Bourbons Creams or Hobnobs
Soy sauce
Yeast Flakes
Herbal Teas
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Black Beans
Corn
Salsa
Onions
Garlic
Vegannaise
This is just a few of the things I keep in supply.
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Re: Vegan foods that you like to keep in the kitchen on a regular basis
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Pilaf
Does anyone know of a good brand of vegan friendly whole grain bread? I can't find any at the supermarket or the wal mart supercenters around where I live. :( Do they have them at veganessentials.com? I didn't check the food section lately.
I have been vegan for 2.5 months and am still learning. This may be a dumb question, and I apologize if it is, but I was under the impression that whole grain bread would be vegan if it doesn't contain eggs, butter, milk, etc. Am I missing something? Should I be buying a specific vegan bread? :confused:
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Re: Vegan foods that you like to keep in the kitchen on a regular basis
Milk derivatives are added to many commercial breads, so read the label on the packet, or if it is bought from a bakery ask the baker.
In the UK we find more milk derivatives in white bread.
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herbwormwood
In the UK we find more milk derivatives in white bread.
Although "healthy" bread often seems to include honey, grr.
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Re: Vegan foods that you like to keep in the kitchen on a regular basis
i've noticed the household flying through tomato, mushroom, onion, carrot and garlic supplies lately.
also soy milk, soy sauce and gime lean beef.
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I always have tofu, nutritional yeast, broccoli, onions, spinach, apples, oranges, rice, olive oil and flax seed oil in stock in my kitchen. I live off of tofu scramble and rice when I have a busy week and snack on apples and oranges. You can also usually find veganese and earth balance, but those aren't used as often.
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- dates
- pasta
- brown rice
- brown rice noodles
- oatmeal (instant)
- rice cakes
- corn thins
- tomato puree
- tomato paste
- canned lentils
- dried chickpeas
- dried kidney beans
- dried lentils
- dried split peas
- dried lima beans
- Nori (for sushi)
- Tamari soy sauce
- Powdered Wasabi
- Pickled ginger
- tahina/tahini
- orange marmalade
- strawberry jam
- blackberry jam
- peanut butter (for my husband - not really for me :) )
- maple syrup
- potato chips
- corn chips
- wholegrain organic bread
- wholemeal pita bread
- ketchup
- various herbs/spices
- choculence & minton biscuits (for all those familliar with Aussie tim tams & mint slices, those are the vegan versions)
- Bonsoy
- coffee bags
- peppermint tea
- green tea
- orange juice
- frozen onions
- frozen berries (usually raspberries, blackberries & cherries)
- sorbet (gelativo is YUMMY)
- olive oil
- canola oil
- sesame oil
- sesame seeds
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- peanutbutter
- various vegs and fruit depending on what is on offer, but usually tomatoes and zucchini
- burger and falafel mix
- quinoa
- rice paper
- nori sheets
- soya sauce
- soy milk
- fruit bars
- "space bars"
- parmezano
- dipping sauces
- usually also nutrituonal yeast but havenīt found any around yet or I was too blind
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- coffee
- yogi tea
- hoji tea
- rice milk
- orange juice
- vodka
- bananas
- oranges
- some type of berry
- dried beans
- edamame
- hummus
- canned lentils
- sea salt
- cinnamon
- mustard
- chopped garlic
- oat bran
- spinach leaves
- celery
- carrots
- mushrooms
- tomatoes
- cilantro
- green beans
- cucumber
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how could I forget to list that?!!!! of course I always need to have coffee around and a syrup!