Comments on: How to balance a vegan diet? http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/ Thu, 17 May 2012 16:15:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Peace http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-7392 Peace Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:38:35 +0000 http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/#comment-7392 For information on vegan nutrition check out: Just get your nutrients and eat a balanced variety of foods!<a href="http://www.chefcookingware.com/989"> Peace</a> For information on vegan nutrition check out:

Just get your nutrients and eat a balanced variety of foods! Peace

]]> By: Stephanie W http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-7391 Stephanie W Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:19:00 +0000 http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/#comment-7391 As far as good substitutes of dairy products that aren't soy, you can make "cheese" from nuts (like cashews) and it tastes great. You can also make "cheese" sauce by combining vegan butter, some type of non-soy milk (rice milk, etc.), flour and nutritional yeast. As far as getting vitamins and protein, I highly recommend purchasing a good blender. Then you can combine either spinach or kale (both highly nutrient rich) with some fruit and protein powder (soy, vegetable...there are all kinds) to get a nice meal replacement.<a href="http://www.prohomeschool.com/free-homeschool-worksheets.htm"> Stephanie W</a> As far as good substitutes of dairy products that aren’t soy, you can make “cheese” from nuts (like cashews) and it tastes great. You can also make “cheese” sauce by combining vegan butter, some type of non-soy milk (rice milk, etc.), flour and nutritional yeast.

As far as getting vitamins and protein, I highly recommend purchasing a good blender. Then you can combine either spinach or kale (both highly nutrient rich) with some fruit and protein powder (soy, vegetable…there are all kinds) to get a nice meal replacement. Stephanie W

]]> By: mockingbird http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-7390 mockingbird Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:42:09 +0000 http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/#comment-7390 You don't need to combine proteins. That theory was debunked some time ago. You just need to eat proteins from a variety of sources throughout the day/week and you're good. Soy and quinoa are complete proteins and you can find protein in beans and other legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. Eat a variety of each vegan food group and you're pretty well set. There are lots of plant milks to choose from and everyone has their own opinions on which ones are best. I use soy for cooking and baking and unsweetened chocolate almond for drinking. There's also oat milk, hemp milk, rice milk, and a variety of nut milks. The only nutrient that is not reliably available on a vegan diet is vitamin B12. You'll want to include fortified foods and/or a supplement in your diet. But the rest of what humans need to thrive is avialable in plant form. I take a vegan multi because I know I'm not perfect and I like the insurance policy but, hey, meat eaters do the same thing (most of the vitamins you see on the shelves aren't even suitable for vegans, let alone marketed to us.) Your best bet is to get yourself a good resource on vegan nutrition. I recommend "Becoming Vegan" by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. Both are registered dietitians and the book is really thorough.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Job-Interview/Illegal-Job-Interview-Questions.htm"> mockingbird</a> You don’t need to combine proteins. That theory was debunked some time ago. You just need to eat proteins from a variety of sources throughout the day/week and you’re good. Soy and quinoa are complete proteins and you can find protein in beans and other legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. Eat a variety of each vegan food group and you’re pretty well set.

There are lots of plant milks to choose from and everyone has their own opinions on which ones are best. I use soy for cooking and baking and unsweetened chocolate almond for drinking. There’s also oat milk, hemp milk, rice milk, and a variety of nut milks.

The only nutrient that is not reliably available on a vegan diet is vitamin B12. You’ll want to include fortified foods and/or a supplement in your diet. But the rest of what humans need to thrive is avialable in plant form. I take a vegan multi because I know I’m not perfect and I like the insurance policy but, hey, meat eaters do the same thing (most of the vitamins you see on the shelves aren’t even suitable for vegans, let alone marketed to us.)

Your best bet is to get yourself a good resource on vegan nutrition. I recommend “Becoming Vegan” by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. Both are registered dietitians and the book is really thorough. mockingbird

]]> By: Krister http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-7389 Krister Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:59:33 +0000 http://www.healthstorebargains.com/blog/how-to-balance-a-vegan-diet/#comment-7389 Animal protein isn't as special as many would have you believe. Bread, pasta, cereal, rice, beans, peas, lentil, nuts, seeds, fruits and veggies can easily offer everything that you need except B12. All vegetarians should take a B12 supplement regularly since most people eat meat, dairy AND fortified cereals yet still have a B12 status that is lower than recommended. It may help you if you see proof that vegan people have the same potential as anyone else. If you need meat or dairy during any stage of your life or to live any certain lifestyle, why does the American Dietetic Association say otherwise?<a href="http://www.greatjewelrydesign.com/casual-327"> Krister</a> Animal protein isn’t as special as many would have you believe.

Bread, pasta, cereal, rice, beans, peas, lentil, nuts, seeds, fruits and veggies can easily offer everything that you need except B12.

All vegetarians should take a B12 supplement regularly since most people eat meat, dairy AND fortified cereals yet still have a B12 status that is lower than recommended.

It may help you if you see proof that vegan people have the same potential as anyone else.

If you need meat or dairy during any stage of your life or to live any certain lifestyle, why does the American Dietetic Association say otherwise? Krister

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