What food is suitable for a vegan????!
What food is suitable for a vegan????
i have just found out my cousin is visiting me tomorrow & will be staying for the night, he is a vegan & vegeterian, i havnt got a clue of what food is suitable for breakfast, dinner, i would rather stick to basic foods if possible, i dont want him to go without food because i havnt done my homework, & i dont want to ask him what he eats as he will say Dont worry. anyone help
Answers:
Why not call him and ask ?
Nuts, seeds and berries. Being a vegan isn't a terribly healthy thing, due to a lack of certain vitamins - though vegans will dispute this, you'll never see one brimming with vigour and winning fights with bears. And my God how dull it must be.
Veganism is a strict form of vegetarianism. A vegan is one who does not consume animal products. Besides meat, vegans avoid dairy products and eggs. Many vegans do not believe using animals products such as leather, wool, honey, and products containing slaughterhouse ingredients. Additionally, most vegans try to avoid animal tested products such as many shampoos, cosmetics, and cleaners. Although it is very hard to eliminate all forms of animal products, vegans strive to find alternatives.
Not every vegan goes to the extreme to eliminate all possible products made from animal sources. Many people consider vegetarianism to be sufficient. A vegetarian is one who does not consume flesh but most will use egg and dairy products. Others, such as Dr. McDougall, even eliminate some vegan food sources, often due to high fat content. For more information on the McDougall diet visit http://www.rightfoods.com/. However, not consuming animals products such as meat, dairy, and eggs is the most basic form of vegansim. At Veganet, this is what we will be concerned with.
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Vegans must watch out for foods which contain animal substances. Below is a list of things vegans should look out for:
albumen/albumin: egg white. Use/s: food binder
alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): naturally occurring chemicals derived from fruit or milk. Use/s: cosmetics
ambergris: morbid concretion obtained from the intestine of the sperm whale. Use/s: perfumes
amniotic fluid: fluid surrounding the foetus within the placenta. Use/s: cosmetics
anchovy: small fish of the herring family. Often an ingredient of Worcester sauce and pizza toppings. Use/s: flavor enhancer
angora: fiber obtained from rabbits or goats. Use/s: clothing
aspic: jelly derived from meat and fish. Use/s: glazing agent
astrakhan: skin of still born or very young lambs from a breed originating in Astrakhan, Russia. Use/s: clothing
bristle: stiff animal hair, usually from pigs. Use/s: brushes
casein: Ammonium Caseinate. Calcium Caseinate. Potassium Caseinate. Sodium Caseinate. The principle protein of cow's milk. Use/s: texturizer for ice cream, frozen custard, ice milk, fruit sherbets, and in special diet preparations.
cashmere: fine wool from the cashmere goat and wild goat of Tibet. Use/s: clothing
castoreum: obtained from the sex gland of the . Use/s: fixative in perfumes
catgut: dried and twisted intestines of the sheep or horse. Use/s: stringed musical instruments, surgical stitching
caviar: roe of the sturgeon and other fish. Use/s: a relish
chitin: organic base of the hard parts of insects and crustacea eg shrimps, crabs. Use/s: conditioners and skin care products, thickener and moisturiser in shampoos
chamois: soft leather from the skin of the chamois antelope, sheep, goats, deer, etc. Use/s: cleaning cloth
cochineal (E120): dye-stuff consisting of the dried bodies of scale insects. Use/s: red food and drink colouring
cod liver oil: oil extracted from the liver of cod and related fish. Use/s: food supplement
D3 (cholecalciferol): vitamin derived from lanolin or fish oil. Use/s: vitamin and food supplements
down: underplummage of fowls (especially duck and goose). Use/s: filling quilts, pillows, sleeping bags, padded clothing
eider down: small, soft feathers from the breast of the eider duck. Use/s: filling quilts
elastin: protein uniting muscle fibres in meat. Use/s: moisturiser in cosmetics
gelatin: jelly obtained by boiling animal tissues (skin, tendons, ligaments etc) or bones. Use/s: confectionery, biscuits, capsules, jellies, photographic film, match heads
glycerin/glycerol (E422): clear, colourless liquid which may be derived from animal fats, synthesised from propylene or from fermentation of sugars. Use/s: solvent for flavours, texture improver, humectant
hide: animal skin (raw or tanned). Use/s: clothing and footwear, clothing accessories, upholstery
isinglass: very pure form of gelatin obtained from the air bladders of some freshwater fishes, especially the sturgeon. Use/s: clarifying alcoholic drinks, jellies
keratin: protein found in hair, horns, hoofs and feathers. Use/s: shampoos and conditioners, fertilizer
L'cysteine hydrochloride (E920): manufactured from animal hair and chicken feathers, or synthetically from coal tar. Use/s: shampoo, improving agent for white flour
lactose: milk sugar. Use/s: tablet filler, sweetener, 'carrier' for flavouring agents &emdash; especially in crisps
lanolin: fat extracted from sheep's wool. Use/s: cleaning products, an emollient and emulsifer used in cosmetics & emdash; especially lipsticks
lard: fat surrounding the stomach and kidneys of the pig, sheep and cattle. Use/s: culinary
leather: tanned hide (mostly from cattle but also sheep, pigs, goats etc). Use/s: clothing and footwear, clothing accessories, upholstery
lecithin (E322): fatty substance found in nerve tissues, egg yolk, blood and other tissues. Use/s: emulsifier in baked goods and confectionery
lutein(E161(b)): substance of deep yellow colour found in egg yolk. Use/s: food colouring
mohair: cloth or yarn made from the hair of the angora goat. Use/s: clothing
musk: substance secreted in a gland or sac by the male musk deer. Use/s: perfume
oleoic oil: liquid obtained from pressed tallow. Use/s: margarines
oleostearin: solid obtained from pressed tallow. Use/s: soap and candle making
oestrogen: female sex hormone from cow ovaries or pregnant mares' urine. Use/s: cosmetics, body building supplements, hormone creams
pearl ('Mother of', or 'cultured'): concretion of layers of pain-dulling nacre formed around a foreign particle within the shell of various bivalve molluscs, principally the oyster. Use/s: jewelry and decorative
pepsin: enzyme found in gastric juices. Use/s: cheese making
placenta: organ by which the foetus is attached to the umbilical cord. Use/s: cosmetics
progesterone: sex hormone. Use/s: hormone creams
propolis: bee glue. Used by bees to stop up crevices and fix combs to the hive. Use/s: toiletries and cosmetics
rennet: extract of calf stomach. Contains the enzyme renin which clots milk. Use/s: cheese making, junkets
roe eggs: obtained from the abdomen of slaughtered female fish. Use/s: a relish
sable: fur from the sable marten, a small carnivorous mammal. Use/s: clothing, artists' brushes
shellac (E904): insect secretion. Use/s: hair spray, lip sealer, polishes, glazing agent
silk: cloth made from the fibre produced by the larvae ('silk worm') of certain bombycine moths, the harvesting of which entails the destruction of the insect. Use/s: clothing, cosmetics
sodium 5'-inosinate: occurs naturally in muscle. Prepared from fish waste. Use/s: flavour enhancer
sperm oil: oil found in the head of various species of whales. Use/s: candle making
spermaceti wax: fatty substance found mainly in the head of the sperm whale, other whales and dolphins. Use/s: medicines, candle making, cosmetics
sponge: aquatic animal or colony of animals of a 'low order', characterised by a tough elastic skeleton of interlaced fibres. Use/s. bathing aid
squalene/squalane: found in the liver of the shark (and rats). Use/s: toiletries and cosmetics
stearate: salt of stearic acid Use/s: body building supplements
stearic acid (E570): organic acid prepared from stearin
stearin(e): general name for the three glycerids (monostearin, distearin, tristearin). Formed by the combination of stearic acid and glycerin; chiefly applied to tristearin, which is the main constituent of tallow or suet. Use/s: medicines, skin softener in toiletries and cosmetics
suede: kid-, pig- or calf-skin, tanned. Use/s: clothing and footwear
suet: solid fat prepared from the kidneys of cattle and sheep. Use/s: cooking
tallow: hard animal fat, especially that obtained from the parts about the kidneys of ruminating animals. Use/s: soap and candle making
testosterone: male hormone. Use/s: body building supplements
urea: waste nitrogen formed in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Use/s: toiletries and cosmetics
vellum: fine parchment prepared from the skins of calves, lambs or kids. Use/s: writing material
vitamin A (retinol): derived from fish liver oil or egg yolk. Use/s: cosmetics, food supplement
volaise: ostrich meat
whey: residue from milk after the removal of the casein and most of the fat. By-product of cheese making. Use/s: margarines, biscuits, crisps, cleaning products
wool: hair forming the fleecy coat of the domesticated sheep (and similar animals). Use/s: clothing
evidently level 5 vegans don't eat anything with a face, and nothing which casts a shadow... the eat beans pulses rice and vegetables... no dairy, no meat, no fish and no fowl...
marmite sarnies are pretty safe... ah, the trouble and, has just told me no margerine... shes a veggie...
goto a healthfood shop, they sell stuff for vegans to eat.
Best thing would be just leave him alone.
Vegetarian chili is good. Bag of frozen vegetable mince like quorn..tin of kidney beans tin of lentils, mushrooms peppers and sweetcorn. a good amount of chili powder. Put it all in a big pan and simmer for an hour or longer. Yummy. For breakfast a big fruit salad with bran and a bit of soya milk.
Grab some boca fire grilled burgers, buns, sprouts, tomato, and avacado . Serve with frozen broc or pepper strips with ranch and wild rice or chips with no animal fats. He may want cheese.
Depending on what type of vegatarian he is you could make an egg and veggie cassarole, yogurt and fruit, or play it safe with pancakes and fruit. Veggie subs for lunch or veggie soup.
I was a Vegan for about 5 years so I think I can help you out here. Stay away from pastry's because dairy products are a big no, no. Most grocery stores have a vegetarian/vegan section (probably very small though) You should ask your cousin if he likes vegan cheese, or tufo. Also if you could pick up some frozen soy beans they are a great healthy snack you can just microwave.
If you know how to make a stir fry you can make it without meat or you could add some tofu. It's good for a vegan and it tastes AMAZING.
to be honest he'll probably bring something with him, my friend does as she's a vegan but fussy with it!!
go to a supermarket and look in their special foods aisle (gluten free, dairy free etc.), they do lots of stuff that will be suitable for your cousin.
make sure you have plenty of fresh fruit and veg, he can always have that.
Vegans eat nothing with animal products-no cheese, no meat, no eggs, I dont think even milk. Buy fruits and vegetables, soy milk or rice milk, nuts, bread - but check the ingredients for egg and dairy free bread (if you have Trader Joes, Whole Foods, or some other health food chain go there).
Its really nice of you to be so accomodating. Many people would not be so mindful.
Its very thoughful of you to consider this-so few people do. It can be simple. How about stir fry rice, with asparagus, carrot, celery, onion, etc with a nice salad, beets, and a nice dressing? Or oven baked french fries, with veggie lasagna. Its not complicated at all, just anything that does not use animal products or by products such as butter, etc. Most people think its all complicated but many of us still have our favorite casseroles, etc. We just replace the meat with beans or mushrooms. Tasty vegan meals are actually much easier to prepare than cooking meat. People assume all we do is nibble on rabbit food. Good on you for planning ahead. Email if I can help in any way. Breakfast can be a nice bowl of hot oatmeal or rice, cooked with cashews and berries, or pancakes with warm fruit and syrup.
vegans cannot eat meat, fish, eggs, or dairy products. check the ingredients on the foods before buying them to see if they are vegan-friendly. you could also check out sites like www.caringconsumer.org or www.vegcooking.com for recipes and lists of foods.
Make a tofu scramble for brekki.
It's easy enough to make with medium tofu and what ever veggies you like. Say mushroom, spinach and sun dried tomato.
Wild rice with veggies for dinner. If you can find Lindburg Rice, it's fantastic. Either saute or steam your veggies. Sprinkle the top with pine nuts.
Those are two really easy things. Neither should be difficult to find the ingredients for.
Um, Melissa? Boca Burgers contain dairy. Buns contain dairy. Cheese is dairy. Vegans don't consume dairy.
just out of courtesy, maybe you should get some soy milk. Maybe make pasta with marinara sauce for dinner one night. If you can find vegan margarine that might be nice for him too. Just think about the regular things we eat every day (milk, eggs, cereal, etc.) and maybe try to get a few vegan varieties (soy milk, cereal with no dairy or animal products in it, all natural peanut butter, etc.) Just a few things would be a nice gesture that you are trying to make him feel comfortable and that you're taking his wants into consideration. It would very thoughtful. Maybe get some fruits too just so he can snack on them.
Good luck
Vegan Bean Taco Filling
Great with taco shells, tortillas, or chips
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained, and mashed
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup salsa
DIRECTIONS
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until tender. Stir in mashed beans. Add the cornmeal. Mix in cumin, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, and salsa. Cover, and cook 5 minutes.
Cereal(check the ingredients to ensure it doesn't contain milk) with soya or rice milk for breakfast.
Go out and buy some tofu and do a tofu and veg stir fry for dinner and something like a tofu salad for lunch.
Get in some soya milk, that will do for tea, coffe cereal cooking ect. Most bread is fine. Beanfeast packets are great, easy to cook. Will find them in most supermarkets near pot noodles. You can add bit of veg like carrots, mushrooms (optional) You can do a lot with it, Have it with pasta, With taties and veg, make a stew a curry. Its simple and easy! Be careful with ready made meals as i'm yet to find one that is vegan. Good luck
Steak and kidney pie would be nice.
Vegans don't eat anything that has come from an animal, but there is still plenty out there to eat. For breakfast theres loads of cereals, check the ingredients, or to be on the safe side go for good old cornflakes, just use soya milk instead of normal. Toast and jam/marmalade is always a good move, but you should note that most margarines contain milk so you might want to get a vegan one 'Pure' is good - available from supermarkets. Dried pasta is vegan and there are plenty of meals you can make by throwing veggies in or theres cous cous. Linda McCartney Deep filled pies, sausages and sausage rolls all vegan too, but keep away from Quorn, it's got eggs in. Erm cant think off top of my head, but its a start for you!
The best thing to do is to ask him.
Why don't you just ask him what he likes.
Excuse me, I have to go fight a bear, that consarned varmint keeps taking my tofu.
I like salads :-)