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u/vectorlit · 5 pointsr/vegan

Regarding your question about helping the environment: http://thevegancalculator.com/ <-- Go here and put in "1 year" into the calculator. Just one year, you're saving almost half a million gallons of fresh water, 15 THOUSAND pounds of grain, 11 THOUSAND square feet of forest and 7 THOUSAND pounds of carbon dioxide (compared to a typical animal-including diet). The calculator is supported by sources. Just by changing a few minor things about your lifestyle, you can have an incredibly drastic impact on the world.

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TL;DR regarding expense and difficulty - if you live in a very rural area in the USA, it can take some difficulty to find a good source of cheap bulk beans / lentils / vegetables / bulk (by weight) dried veggies. But they're sooooooo cheap; normally you can eat for $1-2 a day, plus B12 vitamin expenses ($5 a month).

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Longer explanation regarding expensive/difficult: Expense is very low; I pay much less now for food than before going vegan. Difficulty may vary depending on where you live. I happen to live in Denver, and it's very easy for me to find pretty much any substitute/vegetable I want. If you cook your own meals, there's really nothing different about cooking vegan - just use vegetable oil/avocado oil instead of butter, and buy veggies instead of meat. That's about it. Just make sure you eat a lot of beans or lentils or tofu.

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When I first became vegan, I was hit with the reality of vitamin/protein differences - I needed to purchase some vitamin supplements. Here's the list I have:

  • Vitamin B12 (vegan source) - $5 a month - https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Vitamin-Dissolve-Lozenges/dp/B001GAOHTS
  • Protein Powder - $22 a month - https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94

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    These two made a big difference in my life. About 3 months after going vegan I started having some troubles related to protein (I work out a lot and my body wasn't used to the lower intake). I try to hit about 90g of protein a day (I am a reasonably athletic 6' male). I think a lot of vegans downplay the issues involved with protein - it's the source of a TON of jokes in the vegan community - but the truth is a lot of vegans simply don't get enough protein. And then they fall back into eating meat because they didn't know better. Which is really pretty silly because it's incredibly easy to supplement if you can't get it in your diet.

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    Other than what I've mentioned above, here's some things to consider (this list is HEAVILY biased towards a lazy, no-cook approach. If you have any cooking skill, just cook your own veggie meals, they're awesome, cheaper and fresher than anything listed below, but this is for the lazy days):

  • If you like cheese, vegan cheese substitutes cost about the same as dairy cheese
  • If you like milk, vegan milk (ANY type) is typically cheaper, better for you, and better for the environment than dairy milk
  • Most oils, spices, salts, flavorings - are already vegan. There's no real change needed here. Butter costs more than vegetable oil anyway.
  • Most BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, spicy sauce, etc - all vegan generally.
  • Most chips and junk food is already vegan. Except for the "flavored" sour cream/cheese type chips.
  • If you like easy food/frozen food, Target sells a whole boatload of vegan microwave stuff (Gardein and others). "Chicken" nuggets, Fried "fish" sticks, "Chicken" wings, etc. Even Ben & Jerry's has a bunch of dairy-free vegan ice cream.
  • Speaking of dessert, vegan desserts are cheaper and easier to make (and safer!! you can lick the spoon - no eggs!). And they taste way better.
  • If you like burgers/hot dogs, check out Beyond the Meat. It's now cheaper than beef and is freaking amazing. They even sell it at Target now.
  • Most bread is already vegan (just check the label). Vegan bread is generally cheaper than non-vegan.
  • Most cereal is already vegan (just check the label).
  • Most restaurants in the US charge less for veggie-based items. Although it is VERY true that you'll have a much more restricted menu choice.
  • Fries are generally vegan, except for a few places (McDonalds, Buffalo Wild Wings, Smash Burger are the only ones around here that don't have vegan fries)

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    Finally, there are a few things I'd like to point out in MY PERSONAL OPINION that might turn you "off" of vegan foods if you try them off the bat (a lot of people buy terrible choices and then say "vegan alternatives are bad". No, they are just poor choices lol)

  • Avoid buying Daiya products if you want a realistic cheese/dairy alternative. They are the lowest common denominator. They are readily available everywhere for cheap, but they don't taste very good. Try to find Miyoko's or Follow Your Heart instead.
  • Some substitute items are coconut based, or cashew based, or oat based, or whatever-based. There is a reason that 50 alternatives exist. Some people like some, some people like others. You know how you go to the store, and there are 50 different BBQ sauces, and the ONE you like is sold out, and you're super bummed? Yeah, same thing for vegan items - brand differences, tastes, and preferences exist - just because it's vegan doesn't mean it's any different than other products. Too many people say "vegan food" when really that lump-category doesn't exist.

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    The best advice I can give is to JUST TRY IT. Just go a few days making vegan food. You don't need to say "I'M GOING VEGAN", you don't need to have some public moment - you can just privately try it out. It's pretty fun!
u/Hgrey42 · 1 pointr/vegan

I have no problem with swearing in general. It is not to my taste, but it is not something I am against. This particular book is not just full of swears, it is specifically imitating the cadence and language that it supposes urban black people use. And that is the sole "joke" of it, the juxtaposition of fancy vegan food and "hood" language. The authors concealed their identities for a long time allowing readers to think they were something other than who they are.

I never said that white people should not be allowed to cook whatever they want to or that it wouldn't be good food. In fact, I recommended Thug Kitchen as a book that I have heard good things about and that my friends really enjoy, with the caveat that I have never personally tried it for those reasons.

Yes, I do know that many restaurants hire chefs and cooks that are of varying ethnicities and I did say appropriation is not about any individual person cooking food, but is about profiting and power dynamics. I would rather support a vegan cookbook by an actual black person like Bryant Terry or Makini Howell than Thug Kitchen. Similarly I would rather financially support PoC owned restaurants rather than white owned restaurants that get more recognition and praise and are able to charge higher prices. I say white because white people are the majority where I live and are in a position of power over people of color. That doesn't mean that the white restaurants don't serve good food, it means I recognize that they aren't operating on an even playing field.

You can call me a SJW, it doesn't bother me. My passion for social justice lead me to veganism because I believe all living beings deserve respect, consideration, opportunities and just treatment. Veganism should be intersectional.

u/benyqpid · 3 pointsr/vegan

Welcome!!

If soul food is what you know & want, look into Bryant Terry's cookbooks. Vegan Soul Kitchen has gotten some amazing reviews. I've actually been thinking of picking up his most recent one, Afro-Vegan which is African, Southern, & Caribbean inspired recipes. Plus it looks like some good food porn for my coffee table book collection!

This subreddit is what inspired me to go vegan myself so I can attest that there are a lot of great resources around here. The people are friendly and helpful so never hesitate to ask questions!

My one piece of advice is this: patience. I know you've experienced this revelation of sorts and it's exciting and you want to share it with the world! I know I did. But sometimes the world is a few paces behind. My friends and family are still slowly coming around to the idea about a year and a half after the fact. So don't be discouraged if they don't hop on the vegan train with you right away. Have no expectations, don't take it personally, and enjoy the small victories.

Good luck! You're doing a great thing :)

u/Hallucynogen · 1 pointr/vegan

Welcome and congratulations! Watching Earthlings is what did it for a lot of us.

I recommend getting this book. http://www.amazon.com/PETAs-Vegan-College-Cookbook-Delicious/dp/1402218850 I don't have it personally but I looked through it at the bookstore and wished that I had had it when I first became vegan. Lots of very easy simple things to make!

If you're on facebook I also recommend joining the group Veganism as they have a lot of good advice and I feel the more support systems you have the easier time you'll have on this major lifestyle change.

The best of luck to you my friend.. you've made a wonderful decision. The animals and all of us here thank you! :)

u/Schrodingers_Ape · 7 pointsr/vegan

First of all, thank you and congradulations for supporting your daughter on her vegan journey! I wish more parents were supportive.

Check this out first: The Plant-Based diet food guide

Beans and greens should be the cornerstones of a healthy vegan diet. You want to cook lots and lots of legumes (beans, lentils, peas). They're the best vegan source of protein, as well as an excellent source of folate, calcium, and iron. Super important! Also, greens. That's where vegans are going to get most of their calcium (unless they drink a lot of fortified plant milk). You also want to make sure she's getting a tablespoon of either chia or ground flaxseed every day, for adequate intake of Omega-3. I put mine in a green breakfast smoothie to start the day with a kick!

I recommend you watch the documentary "Forks Over Knives." It will change the way you think about food. It's on Netflix. They have a companion cookbook that's pretty decent. I also like both of the China Study cookbooks, and the Health Promoting Cookbook. As you can see, I have a bias for the whole-food plant-based version of veganism. I'm going to assume that as a mother, you want the healthiest diet for your kids. She'll find plenty of delicious vegan junk food when she's out with her friends, so cooking whole foods at home is a great way to set a solid foundation for life. Good for the rest of your family, too!

Some great vegan dishes: beans & rice; bean burritos; chickpea curry (watch the coconut milk, it's high in fat and that's actually a much bigger risk factor for diabetes than carbs); lentil stew (which is awesome when you're short on time, because lentils don't require soaking; of course you can also use canned beans when you're in a hurry); tofu and veggie stir fry. You can also take almost any recipe and veganise it by swapping out the meat for tempeh or tofu, and using extra marinade or sauce. For snacks, raw veggies with hummus, nuts and seeds, raisins, and green smoothies are all really healthy and delicious. I start every day with a breakfast smoothie of kale, mixed fruit and berries, and flaxseed. I use a high powered blender (Vitamix or Blendtec) to break down the tough fibres and cells walls. That helps nutrient absorption as the food is already masticated.

While they're tasty and popular, I try and stay away from the fake meats and cheeses. They're vegan junk food. They might provide some protein, but you're far better getting that from whole plants like beans, chickpeas, and lentils.

As for the pasta-diabetes link, don't worry! A low-fat plant-based diet has been shown to halt and even reverse diabetes in even the most advanced cases. Check out the book "Starch Solution" by Dr. John McDougall. He's actually reversed diabetes in his patients by feeding them a low-fat vegan diet based on rice, pasta, and potatoes. He's got tons of videos on YouTube. My mom has been plant based for only a month, and her fasting blood sugar has already come down from 12 to 8 in just that short of time. But that being said, pasta made from refined white flour is complete garbage, it's basically table sugar with a multivitamin ground in. Yech.

u/Re_Re_Think · 2 pointsr/vegan

Here's what you do for each of these problems:

> Rice constantly sticks

Get one with a non-stick pot. Don't ever scrape it with something metal, always use a wooden or plastic spoon to remove the rice. Add enough water so it doesn't burn on the bottom. Usually this will be enough, but some high end cookers allow you to control the exact temperature they cook at, in which case, you'd use a lower temperature and cook for longer.

> it leaks

Hinge-top cookers tend to leak less than lid-top ones all else the same, but the big problem here is using too much water when cooking. Ideally, you want to use as little water as possible, just enough to cook the rice through. Maybe even a little less, leaving a tiny "bite" in the middle, like al dente pasta. So experiment by using: the same amount of rice, the same brand and type of rice, and the same cooker- but reduce the amount of water you use until you reach that "just cooked through point". This should 1) Use a bit less water 2) Cook a bit faster 3) Leak a little to a lot less 4) Make rice with a little more interesting texture

> it's difficult to clean

Knowing which are easy to clean or not really requires looking at the inside of the cooker and seeing where water and steam are allowed to go. Hinge top can control what happens more, but you also look for large overflow inserts. (You also clean out the overflow insert thingys every time you cook). In the cooker I linked, it's hard to see, but it's a clear, plastic, thin "cup" on the right side of the first and second last pictures. They pop out of the side of the cooker for easy cleaning, and their purpose is to catch overflowing water/steam.

> only makes 2 cups of rice (uncooked)

Buy a larger cooker.

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I recommend Aroma cookers for this price range. I've had a lot of success with them over the years.

8-cup capacity is probably what you want, but if you need to cook really large quantities of rice every day and counter space isn't an issue, they also have a 20-cup capacity one for not much more money.

They have: the capacities you're looking for, non-stick pots that work, overflow insert cups for if you do add too much water, and two different settings for white and brown rice, which is nice.

Anything under 100$ doesn't really do anything better than this. If you really want a cheaper option than the Aroma, go with the cheapest glass lid one you can find, and really work on getting the water added right (minimized), would be my only advice.

And if instead you wanted a more expensive one, you could spring for a Zojirushi, which have a really good reputation for consistent cooking, and have some neat features and stuff (I don't know I haven't used many of them), but are usually quite a bit above 100$.

u/schkorpio · 6 pointsr/vegan

>if even half of what it said was true then im dropping all animal products.

Yes it's all true. (The movie was dramatised, but the facts are all real). If you don't want to be associated with animal rights don't worry about it, just call yourself "plant-based" and do what's best for you (it still helps the animals anyway) :-)

>also do vegans eat durum wheat noodles, and what is your view on peanut butter?

You can eat any wheat products, but check that they have no egg or powdered milk in the recipe.

Peanut butter is fantastic! It's best to eat the 100% peanuts one, without the oil/fat/sugar/salt/preservatives. But you might want to combine it with jam or maple syrup if it's not sweet enough for you. (and then just use less, and less jam as you get used to the taste).


>how much fruit is too much if that random thing i heard is true?

The only time you could have too much fruit would only be if it stopped you from eating other healthy foods. Ideally you want to eat from every food group (fruit/veg/grains/beans/nuts) to get the best of everything. E.g. wheat noodles, with tomato/basil/lentil pure sauce (basically bolognase) and then have some diced apple and walnuts (they go really well together) for desert :-)



Try being plant-based/vegan for 3 weeks and see how you feel. You can always go back.
For more information go to pcrm.org/kickstart or any one of these books below are great, they are written by doctors(most of them were in What the Health), so you won't have to worry about missing anything, complete with recipes :-)

u/o_kosmos · 2 pointsr/vegan

Can I ask what kind of background you have in philosophy? You're asking some fundamental questions about metaethics though I'm unclear where you stand on them and why. First you say that sentience is not a sufficient condition for moral consideration, appealing to a reductio ad absurdum about gnats and mosquitoes. You go on to downplay the range of experiences available to cows, saying:

>There doesn't seem to be much inherent value in a cow's existence, unlike the existence of a human or other more intelligent form of life.

Ok, how much inherent value is there to a cow? Are the capacities to enjoy the sunshine and prance out of happiness not enough to make you think she shouldn't get her throat slit for someone else's trivial pleasure? So that's my first question to you: do you value sentience or not, and why shouldn't sentience be a sufficient basis for giving an animal such basic considerations as "we shouldn't slit her throat unnecessarily"?

Secondly I would like to point out to you that someone can likewise apply your open question (but why is that enough to confer a being with moral worth?) to whatever you're putting forward, namely intelligence or certain higher-order thoughts or whatever. How are you going to convince another stubborn human, or an alien or a god, that humans have inherent value if they refuse to recognize anything which we possess as valuable? You might be unable to persuade them in the end. They might fail to accept what you're arguing even if you're ultimately correct.

So I can try to gesture towards some reasons for valuing sentience more highly than you do. I'm happy to refer you to some good academic resources as well. But I can't promise that you will be ultimately convinced despite your preconceptions.

-Valuing sentience is intuitive. We already do so in some contexts. If you come home to your child picking apart a leaf or blade of grass you would probably think that it's good to see him experimenting and acting on his curiosity. If instead your child was pulling the wings out of a butterfly, if you're like most people, you would scold him and teach him he ought not do that. If instead of a butterfly it were a bird, you would be deeply worried about your child's character (and it wouldn't matter if he took sanitary precautions like wearing gloves either, you would still freak). What's going on here is that we recognize that more mental activity is grounds for more consideration.

-Building on the previous point, I agree with you that we highly value humans' mental abilities. It means a lot to us to be able to reason, reflect on the meaning of life, create and appreciate art, etc. This is exactly why I think humans are more valuable than other animals, and why I would choose to save a human child over a calf any day. When it comes to a human being, what we consider morally relevant is that she can reason, reflect on the meaning of life, etc. but also that she can feel pleasure and pain, and happiness and sadness. Suppose that I'm in a position to prevent a man from harming a woman. Among the reasons I have to help her might be that she has a concept of bodily autonomy, or something, but certainly my primary motivation is to prevent her from being in pain because that is unpleasant and she does not desire it. But hold on, pigs and cows may lack the concept of bodily autonomy (maybe that's false but just roll with it) but they do have the capacity for pain and the desire to avoid it. How am I to maintain that pain, and the desire to avoid it, are mental states significantly shared by humans and cows, but it's only when they occur in the former that I should care? After all when a human is in pain I think it is worth alleviating for its own sake without recourse to her ability to reason. Humans and cows share capacities A and B (pleasure and pain), but only humans have capacity C (higher thought processes). Why are A and B morally insignificant for a cow, but A and B are significant when it comes to a human with C? After all, ABC are all mental capacities, and they are all treated as significant when it comes to humans.

-How would you feel if you were a non-human animal? If you traded places with a cow you would still be sentient, still feel pleasure and pain, still have desires, etc. If you found yourself in a slaughterhouse you would be scared and terrified with or without higher cognitive faculties.

-Valuing sentience would make you a better person. It's intrinsically rewarding to care about others, to be empathetic and experience joy and suffering through others. So you should stop harming and killing sentient creatures so that you can cultivate your own virtue. It feels better to care about the lives of others no matter how intellectually superior you are.

This is getting long so I'm going to cut it off here rather than go line-by-line through your thoughtful comment. I have minor points of disagreement here and there but I think it's more important to tackle the big questions. If you're interested in reading into this further:

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-animal/

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/consciousness-animal/

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/cognition-animal/

http://spot.colorado.edu/~heathwoo/readings/norcross.pdf

http://www.columbia.edu/~col8/lobsterarticle.pdf

https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Definitive-Classic-Movement/dp/0061711306

u/judybabezzz · 1 pointr/vegan

I don't take any supplements, but I really, really, really should be taking b12. Like other's said, b12 is only really available from animal products.
I eat a LOT of spinach. Like, half a bag a day. I've not found it too hard to substitute meat in my meals. One pot meals like curries, stir fries, chilli, etc are really easy to veganise. You can swap the meat for chickpeas, other beans, lentils, soya mince, soya chunks etc, and still get a great tasting meal. The key is to use the right herbs and spices.
Tofu is delicious, but only if you cook it properly, otherwise it can be like...pannacota type texture. Make sure you press it!

I bought myself this book: Appetite for Reduction and it was a massive help.

Good luck! And don't give yourself too much grief if you slip up every so often. Give yourself a grace period to ease into it.

u/easmsm · 5 pointsr/vegan

Think about what you currently like eating, and then look up vegan alternatives. That was how I went about transitioning (omni to vegan). While I don't eat too much vegan cheese or "meats" anymore, it really helped to have those as a yummy crutch.

Also, make sure that you're eating enough on a vegan diet. It takes more of the good stuff to fill you up, and a lot of people quit because they feel weak and hungry.

For cheapness, check out The Starch Solution (http://www.amazon.com/The-Starch-Solution-Regain-Health/dp/1623360277). It's pretty much the cheapest diet out there, and you can always add whatever leafy greens are on sale on any given week. Edit - Not that you're doing this to lose weight, necessarily, but it's always nice to have dietary guidelines to follow at first to make sure you're getting everything that you need

When I went vegan I spent a lot of time watching things like Earthlings, and while I wouldn't necessarily recommend dwelling on things like that (it made for a very depressed easmsm), it will stick in your mind as a reason to refrain from dairy and eggs and meat. There are definitely more vanilla versions out there (check out Bite Sized Vegan on Youtube, she's an inspiration of mine).

I quit cold turkey and I haven't been back since. Thank you for considering this change! You're awesome.

Another edit - Check out the sidebar as well! The Beginner's Guide/FAQ are a great resource!

u/Agricola86 · 2 pointsr/vegan

Rice cooker my friend! They're great and super easy. Just load it up with stuff like rice, lentils, beans and add some spices and you've got some really easy on the go food that can be made in your dorm. In a real hurry there's always nuts and fruit.

Like you say, dairy and eggs are just a habit you have and habits can be changed and replaced with new ones. If you're motivated to go vegan (which is awesome!) I recommend just trying to make some changes and see what works. Try a tofu scramble in the mornings super fast and super easy. And just keep trying different veggies and different fruits prepared different ways. You'll find there are so many great foods out there that given some time and experimentation going vegan can be a breeze!

u/CatEarsAndButtPlugs · 1 pointr/vegan

Vegan athlete here who bikes, runs, rock climbs, and lifts. I get about 90-100 grams of protein a day (I'm also very small) and it's not hard.


There's a ton of brands that make plant based protein powders instead of whey. Vega is a very common one, but the consistency is a little thick. Orgain protein powder is tasty but doesn't have the best protein to carb ratio for my macros. I'm currently working through the Kaizen vanilla vegan protein powder which is 140 calories a scoop and 25g of protein I think. I also have a ride based protein powder that's 110 calories a scoop with 31g of protein but does need to be mixed with some fruit to make it taste good. Also make sure to mix your drinks with plant/nut milks for a better taste. You can buy large bags of protein powder off myprotein and there's a few vegan options. A lot of these protein powders list amino acid ratios on the tub and all of them are fairly decent. I've used a variety of brands and they've all done the trick.


I drink a lot of cashew and soy milk (2-3 cups a day, mostly cashew milk) so I tend to get my calcium and what not from that. I also take a daily vegan multivitamin, but you only really need to suppliment B12. I've also always taken a D3 suppliment in the winter for emotional support and there's even vegan versions of that just make sure it's from lichen sources.


It can be hard getting in omega-3s but luckily there's lots of options. One option is Gardein fishless fish which is fortified with an algae based omega blend. Another option is adding ground flax or chia seeds to a protein shake. There's also hemp seeds which not only have omega fatty acids but also have a decent amount of protein.


I get my iron from leafy greens. I like making green smoothies with lots of spinach and some berries for vitamin c to boost absorption. I track my intake daily with myfitnesspal and tend to meet my iron goals, if not go over them. Lots of greens in general have iron, even broccoli which is fantastic roasted with a little nutritional yeast. You can also get iron from beans.

u/TriggerHippie0202 · 4 pointsr/vegan

Here's a list of the ones I own and love:

u/Winterwitchcraft · 3 pointsr/vegan

The reason they found it expensive is because they looked for easy replacements for their Standard American Diet Foods.
If you get a box of corndogs for $6 every month, then find it's the same price for half as many vegan corn dogs, you're gonna have a hard time. If you want junk food, think onion rings or tater tots instead, which are $2-3 for a huge bag.
If you are used to getting a Krispy Creme dozen for $10, finding a single vegan donut costing $3.50 is going to shock you. Instead, buy a box of Oreos for $3.


A lot of vegans will just be like "expensive? lolol rice and beans." But no one (or most people) don't want to eat bland sadness every day. As a new vegan, you just don't understand the "accidentally" vegan foods. You don't know the cheap vegan. You just know that Daiya Cheese costs more than regular cheese- I totally get that.


junk food that is vegan:

https://www.peta.org/living/food/accidentally-vegan/
https://www.peta.org/living/food/top-accidentally-vegan-foods/
https://vegnews.com/2018/7/25-accidentally-vegan-snacks-that-you-can-find-at-a-convenience-store
https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/foods-you-wont-believe-are-actually-vegan?utm_term=.itjGe7dB4#.yyP47Xb9G


Some (kinda expensive but lasts a LONG time) vegan staples:
https://www.amazon.com/Dixie-Diners-Club-Beef-Ground/dp/B00T3LW20I/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535965270&sr=1-8&keywords=dixie+diner (rehydrates to 3.4lbs of ground 'beef' for $10. Add to pasta sauce, or a packet of taco seasoning and use in taco/burrito/etc.)
https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Premium-Nutritional-Flakes-Verified/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1535964474&sr=8-5&keywords=vegan+nutritional+yeast (Used in TONS of vegan recipes to make cheesy sauce, eggs, sour cream, cream cheese, etc., or to add a cheesy-nutty nuance to many dishes. Top popcorn or pasta with it. $13 for MONTHS worth of servings.)
https://www.amazon.com/Planters-Fancy-Whole-Cashews-Salted/dp/B00ADX5WZ2/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535964626&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=cashews&psc=1 (you'll find the bulk of vegan pasta sauces, dips, sour cream, cream cheese, lasagna, and tons of other shit require soaked cashews. $16 is again, months worth.)
https://www.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YPJCRC11RX5ZJBTKHCEP&dpID=51EigfPKPIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail Kala Namak/black salt. It adds a sulfur-eggy flavor to anything (i.e., tofu egg scrambles, ramen.) It's a giant bag of salt for $4. Almost as cheap as regular salt.


Easy cheap vegan meals:
Biscuits and gravy (Bisquick is vegan.)
Pancakes (Again, Bisquick. Also maple syrup and margarine.)
Burrito (rice, beans, the vegan beef I mentioned above, gauc/salsa/fake sour cream/corn/onions or wtf ever you like on burrito.)
Spaghetti + garlic bread (use margarine instead of butter, that's it.)
PB+J
Grain bowls (they are super easy and cheap and have a million varieties, you'll find one to your taste.)
Curries (use tofu instead of chicken. Simply Balanced by Target has a few different good, cheap vegan curry sauces if you don't like to make your own.)
Tofu scramble (tons of different varieties if you google for recipes.)
Falafel (almost all falafel mixes are vegan.)
Salad (Italian dressing is usually vegan. Bac'n Pieces are vegan.)
Veggie stir fries
Pesto pasta
Oatmeal (top with nuts, PB, fruit, cinnamon, maple syrup, raisins, whatever.)
Pasta salad, omit the salami/pepperoni.
potato salad, vegannaise instead of mayo.
Anything you can imagine with potatoes + sweet potatoes - grilled, hashbrowns, fries, hassleback, baked, tots, mashed.
Smoothies (vegan flavored protein powder is more expensive than whey, I know. But soy and pea protein isolate are very cheap. Add plain protein, banana, ice, plant milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and sweetener/sugar.)
Chili
Caramel rice cakes topped with coconut/almond reddi-whip and nuts.





Here's some more outside of the box but cheap meals:
Jackfruit pulled pork (I just use slowcooked jackfruit and storebought BBQ sauce.)
Fried plantains
Fried zucchini
Tempura veggies
Baked acorn or butternut squash with margarine + brown sugar
Zucchini fritters (there's recipes everywhere and they're amazing.)
Chow mein
Pan fried bean sprouts
Chia pudding
Ceviche omit the shrimp/fish
Roasted eggplant
Mujaddara
Mushroom shawarma


Plant milk is more expensive than cow's milk, but you can make cheap-ass oatmillk at home*. There's tons of baking egg replacers (banana, applesauce, etc,) but I highly recommend flax egg** for some easy omega-3s.


Some life-saving cheap recipes:
https://avirtualvegan.com/oat-milk/ *
https://lovingitvegan.com/how-to-make-a-flax-egg/ **
https://ohsheglows.com/2017/11/08/all-purpose-vegan-cheese-sauce/
https://cookieandkate.com/2018/vegan-sour-cream-recipe/
https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/cashew-cream-cheese/
https://www.cearaskitchen.com/vegan-yogurt/
https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/vegan-chickpea-cookie-dough/ (the semi-sweet chocochips at Trader Joes are vegan, so are their marshmallows. I recommend adding both.)



I realize how big my post is now that I'm finished.. Hope you find it helpful haha.











u/PanchoOfDeath · 3 pointsr/vegan

Super good and cheap. Plus prime shipping. 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, 2.03 Pound, Packaging May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6KsvCb1YG2DE4

u/chaddyj64 · 2 pointsr/vegan

I know my diet isn’t amazing so I typically take a multi vitamin, iron supplement, vegan omega 3 supplement, vegan D3 supplement, and biotin (for non health related reasons).

Edit -
I can’t remember what my multivitamin is but here’s the other ones. I got them all off amazon

Iron:

EZ Melts Iron as Elemental Iron, 18 mg, Sublingual Vitamins, Vegan, Zero Sugar, Natural Orange Flavor, 90 Fast Dissolve Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NV5UTM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C3TOCb242PB9R

Omega 3:

Vegan Omega 3 Supplement - Marine Algal Source of EPA & DHA Fatty Acids - For Joint Support & Immune System - Heart & Skin + Brain Health Booster - Fish Oil Free Formula for Men & Women - 120 Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F4TOCbVZHCSKH

D3:

Natures Plus Source of Life... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042DDP44?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/broccolicat · 3 pointsr/vegan

The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Joanne Stepaniak is a great book with tonnes of clever ideas and substitution advice, all of her books are pretty great. Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen would be a great one as well, same with Bryant Terry's Afro Vegan. If you are looking for something easy and cutesy, the vegan stoner cookbook is a good bet too.

u/eudaimondaimon · 4 pointsr/vegan

My dog is perfectly healthy (and has been for years) on the vegan dogfood and treats I order online. V-dog is what she eats now and I think it's slightly better than Natural Balance which she was on before.

She actually didn't start off on vegan dog food, but we switched her to it when she started to demonstrate skin allergies to most foods - she'd itch a lot, get bald spots of fur, develop pimple-like sores. But since changing her food her skin and coat have been perfect ever since!

And the vet says she's perfectly healthy (except for a really mild heart murmur which is probably congenital and not because of any food).

u/uhmnoname · 10 pointsr/vegan

I gained 60 pounds being a junk food vegan and now I've lost all of it by trying to eat whole foods and count calories. I still love fries, cookies, bread, pasta, chocolate, etc. I just try to eat healthy most of the time and occasionally indulge. I would suggest using myfitnesspal or a similar app to keep track of calories and macro nutrients.

If you just cut out meat, dairy, eggs, animal products, sugar, processed carbs and soy... Oh Boy! That's a lot all at once and most people who go vegan for health reasons don't stick to the diet because they see it as... well a diet. It's a lifestyle change that involves making an ethical choice at every meal.

Having said that, going vegan was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I've never looked back. Check out Appetite for Reduction . It's full of healthy vegan meals and it lists the nutrition info for each recipe! Good luck :)

u/kharlos · 2 pointsr/vegan

2 weeks ago I made a spreadsheet comparing the value of 40+ deals for vegan DHA supplements. The best deal I could find anywhere was DEVA Vegan algae DHA 200mg 90-Count from Amazon. It comes out to 24 cents a pill. The Spectrum Essentials was a little less per pill but with much less DHA per pill, making the DEVA a much better value.
I have Amazon Prime and free shipping so this is part of what made it a good deal. The prices at VitaCost are somewhat comparable, but the shipping makes it a lot pricier. You can get free shipping there too if you spend over 50$.

u/Expl0siv0 · 1 pointr/vegan

Here is PETA's Vegan College Cookbook. It's an alright cookbook but I personally think Vegan on the Cheap is way better. I'm sure there are plenty of other good cookbooks too. I also recommend the Vegan Stoner blog, like rockmeahmadinejad said. It's a great site even if you don't smoke!

u/Nikolasv · 2 pointsr/vegan

This sub pretends to be a pro-vegan sub but you read anti-vegan sentiment and crap like "do your research before being vegan" here all the time. Which is funny because of how frequently unresearched, unhelpful opinions from dude-bros and kewl grllls get upvoted all the time, while the quality info gets buried.

That said if you ate shitty highly processed junk food before going vegan and do the same upon becoming vegan, while just simply substituting overly processed and over-priced meat and cheese analogues, likely you won't be healthy and even develop health issues on a long enough timeline(if you haven't already). It doesn't have to do with being vegan per-say, but with making really poor food choices, which is something you admitted to while being a carnist anyway. To avoid that, yes, likely you will have to do research on what constitutes better food choices. I would recommend reading McDougall's newsletters or his book the Starch Solution. If you want to find a good dietitian to follow I would recommend Jeff Novick, not ethical vegans posing as those giving good dietary advice like Ginny Messina. A Jeff Novick forum post(his posts are written by JeffN) is usually better researched and backed up than a Messina or Jack Norris blog post.

For the b12 canard of an issue consult this topic and this post.

u/catsclaw · 3 pointsr/vegan

Find a good vegan cookbook. Heck, find three or four of them. I like the Veganomicon, which is a great general reference, but you can find one for everything, from pies to soul food to sandwiches.

Cookbooks will do two things for you. First, they'll provide a resource if you start to feel cravings for food you used to rely on: if you get desperate for burgers, or chicken parmesan, or mousakka, you'll find a great alternative that scratches that itch. Second, they'll provide an excellent resource to browse through and find recipes you'd never have thought of on your own. Expanding your palate is a surefire way to improve your diet.

u/moochiemonkey · 2 pointsr/vegan

> Should I go vegan?

Yes! Absolutely.

> Does going full vegan involve nutritional sacrifices?

Could be the same or better. It depends on what you eat. To answer specific questions a really good source is NutritionFacts.org (look up protein, calcium, B12, iron, etc). If you are looking to be really healthy do some research on whole foods plant-based diets. Otherwise, eat what you eat now but vegan versions and you'll be fine.

> Should I just jump in 100% or ease my way into it.

If I could go back in time I would go vegan sooner. But it's harder to see from the other perspective. Just learn everything you possibly can and your motivation will grow. Check out documentaries, blogs, speeches, books, etc.

> Lastly exactly wtf do I eat lol

Whatever you want to eat, just leave out or substitute the meat and dairy.

For some examples I can show you what I've eaten the last few days (I live in the US and shop primarily at Kroger-brand stores):

  • Breakfasts: cereal with vanilla soy milk, bagels with jam/peanut butter/cream cheeze, pancakes with fresh fruit (sub out eggs)

  • Lunches: burritos at Chipotle (sofritas!)/Qdoba, Japanese pan noodles at Noodles and Co, teriyaki tofu stir fry at any Asian fusion place, Amy's brand frozen meals

  • Dinners: anything on Minimalist Baker, pizza with pesto base (no cheese or with vegan cheeze), normal American dishes with faux meats (Boca, Gardein), most ethnic foods are easily vegan, anything with tofu/seitan/tempeh

  • Snacks: chips, ice cream (So Delicious, Coconut Bliss, Ben&Jerry's), fries, hummus
u/redisthecoolestcolor · 3 pointsr/vegan

I highly recommend the approach of, "Oh hey guys, so I'm going to try out vegetarianism for a while. I've looked around online and I've found some really interesting looking recipes that I thought we could try out as a group. Sound good?"

Easy. Don't make it a negative. You don't need anyone's approval!

Also, I highly recommend checking out The Vegan Stoner Cookbook (and also the related blog), The Minimalist Baker (her macaroni and cheese recipe is one of my all-time favorite things ever), and The Edgy Veg youtube channel.

Hope that helps!

u/xhippieninjax · 6 pointsr/vegan

We used to do Halo for our dachshund. We switched to Natural Balance dog food about 2 years ago. It says vegetarian, but it's actually vegan. Surprise! It was cheaper (per pound) and more accessible for us than Halo. Between three 12-15 lbs dogs it last about 2.5 months for us.

The vet has never had a problem with our dogs diet and all their blood work comes back great! The dogs love it too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634HD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6sI4Cb7QQJWZD

u/glowytiger · 6 pointsr/vegan

A lot of people have answered your main questions. I just wanted to address your edit.

A) I use Daiya shreds. Honestly, the taste for me varies based on what I'm using it in. It is better in a recipe with lots of other flavors that it can complement. For instance, it's great on the Egg Trick Muffin and Vegan Pizza - I highly recommend The Vegan Zombie for recipes.

But I had it on just a Vegan Boca Burger and it wasn't so great. So, experimenting is the best thing you could do.

B) As for nutrients not including B12, I would look into a Vegan D3 Vitamin not because the diet is deficient in that vitamin but because most humans in the Western world are now showing a deficiency in vitamin D.

You can get your Omega-3 fatty acids from ground flax seeds, flax seed oil (I hate it but if you can stand it then go for it), and chia seeds.

I generally put a couple tablespoons of ground flax seeds in some of my favorite non-dairy yogurt and stir it up and it's great.

If you feel you are getting too much soy then try Almond milk (I get the vanilla unsweetened).

Other than that, if you are really worried then the only thing I would watch is your calcium intake until you get the hang of it. It WILL be present in the foods you eat unless you turn into a junk-food vegan. But if you want to supplement then look for vegan foods (such as the almond milk) that are fortified with calcium.

Other than that you should be fine. Remember not to chalk up every illness or deficiency to the vegan diet when there could be another explanation - the Standard American Diet is woefully deficient in nutrients yet no one questions it.

Anyway, I wish you guys the best.

u/maimonides · 3 pointsr/vegan

Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed by Bryant Terry

Lots of veggie-centric recipes from scratch without being too labor-intensive; hardly any "specialty" ingredients. There's a whole section on spice combinations and sauces, which you can adapt for so many other recipes (I will never run out of ways to make yams). He likes coconut oil and peanuts a lot (I hate coconut oil and my good friend is allergic to peanuts), but I think the substitutions are not insurmountable. Other frequent ingredients are millet, black eyed peas, and mustard greens.

I use ppk.com all the time as a reference and love Isa Chandra, and I'm sure people will recommend Veganomicon as a kind of vegan "tanakh" ;), but Bryant Terry is who I'd recommend if someone is overwhelmed by their CSA.

u/Crimsonexus · 3 pointsr/vegan

Will you be living in an apartment or a dorm? I ask because most dorms don't have any cooking access besides a microwave. If that's the case, there's PETA's book about cheap college vegan recipes (HERE) It's not necessarily the best food, but it is really cheap and microwavable. A lot of them are absurdly simple like "Take bread and put vegan cheese in it and cook it," so it gets ridiculous. It's also not really the healthiest, but I think overall it is worth a look to get ideas.

There's also another book called Vegetarian 5 ingredient gourmet. I don't have it, but I saw it at the bookstore yesterday. It might be worth it, too. Here

One standby that my ex always ate, and I do now, is to use a rice cooker to make rice and beans. It's super simple. Just use whatever amount of rice the cooking times tell you, add your favorite salsa and your favorite beans and the amount of water it says to use, and cook it. It's simple and cheap, but has plenty of nutrients.

u/R1v3rm4n · 17 pointsr/vegan

It is clear, you should do both, help animals and become healthy and fit at the same time, without even lifting a finger. For some, the fact that you're helping animals may not be enough to "stay on course", you need that extra bit of motivation. Shedding all the fat and gaining energy, becoming sexy as AF is a great motivation.

I strongly urge you to order the Starch Solution. Read it and let it change your life. The fact that there's no "counter-evidence" on the starch solution which is common in popular "weight loss" diets such as paleo, lchf, atkins etc. speak louder than words.

The key difference is, you're not guided into "this is good, this is bad" but you get reasoning and evidence so you can make your own judgement calls with ease. I have yet to meet/talk to or actually even heard of anyone who didn't have their life change permanently from this book. I doubt you'd be the first.

FYI: I hate reading books in general, so I started by forcing myself to read just 5-10 minutes a week which I only had to do once. Afterwards, I read it daily and was looking forward to it, similar to watching a daily tv series.. Odd.

You can buy the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Starch-Solution-Regain-Health-Weight/dp/1623360277

You can find free info from McDougall on youtube and here: https://www.drmcdougall.com/

u/tongueonfire · 2 pointsr/vegan

This is great advice and a welcome article. Some really nice links leading to other links like this one for what looks like a terrific cookbook from a vegan activist.

u/nektar · 3 pointsr/vegan

My dog (60lbs) eats Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula (vegan) which is a bit cheaper and he does great. He has been on it for a little over a year and has great energy levels despite being 11. He just had some blood work done and all came back within range. I thought about rotating between a few different brands to switch things up, but haven't really put much more thought past it since he seems to enjoy it. I have heard great things about V-Dog however.

Edit: A 28lb bag will last him a little over a month, he eats 1 cup BID (twice a day) along with his joint supplement

u/57ashdot · 1 pointr/vegan

Tofu is pretty easy to put in everything if you know how to cook it and is a better source of protein than meat on a per oz basis. And it's inexpensive also, you can get a brick of tofu for like $2 and it contains +40g of protein and only like 360 calories. A cheap tofu press will pay for itself the first time you use it, only real requirement for cooking with tofu. I have this press and its really nice, because you can keep increasing the strength of the press as more water drains, and the water just sits in the basin on the bottom so there is no mess. The power towel and heavy object trick is tedious and I don't recommend it.

Personally, asian style tofu dishes are the fastest to make imo.

Press and cube the tofu, then toss it in corn starch. Put about maybe 1/4 cup of high heat oil (I use canola) in a pan and get it real hot, then fry the tofu. If the tofu looks dusty still, add a bit more oil. The outside of the tofu should be nice and golden and crispy when its done, takes about 4-6 minutes. Turn the heat off, and then put your favorite choice of sauce on, using the heat left in the pan to reduce the sauce. Eat. If you want to get fancy you can add rice or veggies like lightly steamed broccoli into the mix. Assuming you let the tofu press sit while you did other things, the actual prep & cook time is less than 20 minutes. The oil, sauce, and corn starch obviously add some calories.

Burritos with imitation Chipotle sofritas are also a fav of mine, but that takes more time and planning since beans are involved (please see my recent PSA of why you should never rush bean prep lol). You can cheat the intricate recipes for sofritas mix with straight up pulling the pressed tofu apart with forks, then mixing taco seasoning (I recommend medium or hot), some lime juice, a bit of black pepper, and a tiny bit of vinegar, a bit of water, then letting it simmer. It doesn't taste as legit, but requires WAY less time and ingredients.

Or if you are feeling real lazy and don't mind boring foods, quinoa and a bit of brown sugar go a long way also for good macro split meal that is also on the cheap.

u/xvegfamx · 1 pointr/vegan

You should really check out the stuff by Ashland Creek Press Lots of great fiction (and non-fiction) with an animal/eco perspective, I highly recommend the Tourist Trail. If you are looking for non-fiction I recommend Animal Liberation or Diet For A New America both older but highly influential books. Another great one that influenced my activism was Free The Aniamls

u/OmmmShanti · 1 pointr/vegan

I take this for DHA: http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Vitamins-Softgels-90-Count-Bottle/dp/B002XDQSSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414533054&sr=8-1&keywords=vega+dha

I think $20 for 3 months is pretty affordable and I don't take it every single day because sometimes I forgot so it lasts longer. I didn't want to give up fish for a long time because I wanted to make sure I got heart healthy nutrition due to my own personal health situation and I'm happy with these supplements so far.

u/guhreat · 6 pointsr/vegan

Earthlings is what made me go vegan, too. (Linked it for others who might be interested in watching it.)

Congrats on the weight loss! I highly recommend Isa Chandra Moskowitz's "Appetite for Reduction," which is a vegan cookbook aimed at weight loss. Her website is great, too.

Good luck with everything!

u/rin_tin_tin · 4 pointsr/vegan

We feed our pups Nature's Recipe. Mostly because they each eat 8 cups of kibble a day. So it can get very expensive really quick. The v--dog is really awesome (and if I could afford it I would feed it to my pooches) but it is pricey. Natural Balance is another great one.

We boost the kibble with phylum husks, fresh fruit and veg, some vegan sausages, and occasional steamed pumpkin. Their treats are carrots, vegan hot dogs, apples, bananas, and some almond milk yogurt every once in a while.


u/redyouch · 2 pointsr/vegan

I tried feeding my two dogs the Natural Balance Vegan kibble. They both loved it, but the French Bulldog would have terrible diarrhea. Went back to Chicken & Potato flavor and will eventually consider making them a fresh home-made rice-based food in the future. Unfortunately, don't have enough time to do it right now.

This is probably the best review for that food btw:
>Of course we were concerned when our dog told us he wanted to be Vegan. Where would he get his protein? Would he get enough calcium? Would other dogs think he was strange if he was not eating body parts of other animals? Well, we were so pleased to see that he is thriving on this diet. And you know what? Other dogs accept him just fine. And he seems so pleased that he is reducing his carbon footprint and living a life that is consistent with his highest values.

u/IsaTurk · 3 pointsr/vegan

Bryant Terry's Afro-Vegan is great! Simple recipes with bits of history, humor, health and music (each recipe has a suggested soundtrack song) mixed it. And, it's a beautiful book with lots of pictures and a lovely printed cloth binding.

u/4Darco · 3 pointsr/vegan

Check out vegan richa's cookbook. If you like indian food, you'll love it. Most of the recipes are simple-medium complexity, and they make a lot of servings. Plus you don't feel bad for stuffing yourself with them since it's almost entirely really healthy food. Plus some of the desserts (especially the doughnuts) are unbelievable in how good they taste.

u/BunnyBabe89 · 1 pointr/vegan

Try to find some black salt, "Kala namak", if you can. It has a very eggy taste that will make your scrambles tofu really resemble eggs! I like making mine with a firm silken tofu; it sounds like an oxymoron, but I promise it's actually a thing. 😊 It has that soft texture of eggs!

u/honeywithbiscuits · 1 pointr/vegan

I am gluten intolerant so I’m really thankful for Beyond Meat being the popular option as well. Especially for their plant based sausage and their chicken when cooked right.

Its really frustrating that the few unique vegan options around me feature seitan so I can’t eat it. Happy for others obviously, it just looks so good! 😭

Oh gosh, I hope it rises in popularity in Australia so it’ll be less expensive. I’m in the states so, its not too much. But I am trying to make better use of tofu as its really delicious. I like a redditor’s comparison of tofu with flour.

Mix it with the right ingredients and you have something amazing, you don’t eat it as is to get the most out of it. I read some people actually eat it raw, but I’m saving all of mine for the meal I’m making.

This is the link to the tofu press I got

u/blowupbadguys · 2 pointsr/vegan

DHA and EPA can be elongated by your body from short-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fats; we can metabolize these ourselves provided an adequate omega-3 intake and in appropriate proportion to omega-6 (since they share the desaturase enzyme).

However, to be on the safe side, you can purchase Vegan algae-based supplements with preformed fatty acids. They are a superior source to fish oil, given algae can grow in a non-toxic, hermetic environment, whereas fish is dangerously polluted to the point it negates positive effects.

u/dibblah · 6 pointsr/vegan

Her book, Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen is really good, she has a vegan "paneer" recipe in there and pretty much everything you could want. Even sweets, there's a good gulab jamun in there too!

u/temporalitea · 4 pointsr/vegan

You could possibly need more b12 if you aren't taking any supplements. As for egg alternatives there is The follow your heart vegan egg replacer. You can make scrambled eggs with it pretty easily :)

u/amprok · 2 pointsr/vegan

are you good with recipes? maybe a beginer level cookbook would be your jam.

peta's always good for cookbooks.
http://www.amazon.com/PETAs-Vegan-College-Cookbook-Delicious/dp/1402218850

and veganomicon is quite popular as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Veganomicon-Ultimate-Isa-Chandra-Moskowitz/dp/156924264X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1416511134&sr=1-1&keywords=veganomicon

both are good starter level cookbooks.

i'd reccomend cooking in big batches and freezing stuff.

if this doesn't work, try your local asian or indian grocery store. they have a ton of instant meals for dirt ass cheap (like a buck or 2 each) many of which are vegan..


congrats on going vegan too, btw!

u/jbrs_ · 52 pointsr/vegan

I've come across a few great vegan cooking resources that you may be interested in:

u/bobj33 · 1 pointr/vegan

> Fruits and vegetables are not remotely filling for me. Bread and rice is, I've been chowing down on that.

So what's the problem? It sounds like you answered your own question. Eat whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, brown rice, potatoes, lentils.

I'm just like you, I literally wrote a similar post earlier today. If I eat just a salad even if it is enormous I don't feel satiated. If I eat some corn or bread with it I'm fine.

It sounds like you discovered "The Starch Solution" on your own. Whole grain carbohydrates are GOOD for you so eat them!

https://www.amazon.com/Starch-Solution-Regain-Health-Weight/dp/1623360277

u/nakedvegan · 1 pointr/vegan

Wow that is really pink! If I was buying my own I would get this:

Pressure Cooker/Rice Cooker

But if I was receiving as gift I would be totally thrilled with:

Rice Cooker

u/dmikalova · 2 pointsr/vegan

Amazon to the rescue! D2, 2400 IU, and Vegan D3 5000IU. You can definitely get the vegan D2 at Whole Foods, and if you're lucky find the vegan D3.

u/uh_ohh_cylons · 2 pointsr/vegan

I make a baked pasta dish that is appealing to just about everyone, even (especially?) omnivores.

I use 50% whole wheat pasta, cooked, and pour on some marinara sauce. In a baking dish or lasagna pan, I pour half of the saucy pasta. On top of that, I add a layer of vegan ricotta cheese, which is just mashed tofu with lemon, a little nutritional yeast, salt, and oregano. Sometimes I mix some sliced fresh basil in with the ricotta, or a package of cooked frozen spinach. On top of the cheese goes the rest of the pasta. I usually top the whole thing with Daiya mozzarella, some red pepper flakes, dried oregano and basil. Cover with foil, bake at around 400 degrees until it starts to bubble, then uncover and let the Daiya melt. Serve with a salad and vegan garlic bread. Everyone loves it! It's based on a recipe from Vegan on the Cheap.

u/justin_timeforcake · 1 pointr/vegan

I agree that PETA dropped the ball with that particular ad. I don't think that making overweight people feel bad about themselves is the way to go, as far as bringing them to the vegan side, or for inspiring people to lose weight either. But it's possible that by changing her diet to a healthy plant-based diet could really affect your mom's weight. It could also go a long way towards improving her self-esteem issues. Doing something for others (in this case, for the animals) often results in one feeling good about oneself. Anyway, it sounds like you're already trying to nudge her in that direction. Maybe you could show her some low-fat vegan recipe blogs or get her a book like Appetite for Reduction, or the Forks over Knives cookbook...if you haven't already done that!

u/Volundarkvioa · 3 pointsr/vegan

Vegg - Amazon


Follow Your Heart - Amazon


The Vegg one can make about 100 "eggs". The Follow Your Heart one can make about 12. However I'd assume they've got slight taste differences. I've never heard Vegg being used to make omelettes so I'd go with FYH for those very egg-y applications. For baked goods, I'd go with Vegg.

u/ilovepie · 2 pointsr/vegan

Well, you could get this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Cheap-Robin-Robertson/dp/0470472243/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404636748&sr=8-1&keywords=inexpensive+vegan

I've only browsed it at my girlfriend's place, but it looks pretty good. But I'm the same as you. I cook a lot, but I almost always just wing it. A little bit of this, a little bit of that.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/vegan

I wrote in my comment that I am a broke teenager. That usually implies that I don't have a job. But if you must know, my boyfriend is using leftover financial aid to pay for groceries.

I cook all the food (for three people, though I come from a family of fatties, so four servings is actually one.) as I am the only vegetarian. It is lazy when someone would rather buy cheap crap from the freezer section when they can make something nutritious in ten minutes. It takes five minutes tops to look through the weekly ad from a grocery store. It is lazy when someone would rather buy McDonald's instead of eat a healthier meal for a dollar or two more.

Beans, rice, pasta, vegetables in season and on sale, and plenty of bananas. Buying in bulk always helps. You can make cheap things into something healthier by adding veggies (even those little bags of frozen veggies when they are on sale will make something more substantial). I do it for my boyfriend and mother every single day. When we went to Whole Foods a month or two ago we bought a pound of azuki beans for $2, a pound of hulled barley for $1, and green lentils for $1.50. Like I said, it's not hard to buy food inexpensively while still making healthy choices.

And it certainly is cheaper in the long run. By making healthier choices now, you are effectively reducing your chances of being unhealthy (obviously) in the future, which would more than likely increase your medical bills.

[Edit] Not to mention, if someone is so hard-pressed for time and money, wouldn't eating healthy foods be the obvious choice? I mean, if they don't even have the time to cook, how are they going to find the time to exercise? If they aren't going to be able to exercise then they should at least take the time out to cook a proper meal. Even a huge pot of chili for the entire week can be made in a half hour of downtime. It might not be the best fucking chili you've ever tasted in your whole god damn life, but it will get you full for another day of menial labor.

[Edit again, I really need to think of these things before hitting save] I really suggest you read Vegan on the Cheap. You seem to think that eating healthy while being inexpensive is inconceivable. I assure you, it is possible.

u/team_pancakes · 3 pointsr/vegan

/r/veganfitness

I do, I usually have a scoop or two a day. I like blends. True Nutrition vegan protein optimizer is my favorite (45% pea, 45% rice, 10% hemp). And it's cheap, $9/lb. You can also build your own blend on their website, it's super easy. And they have a coupon that saves you 5% off site-wide, never expires "GOVEGAN"

I also hear good things about Orgain, but haven't tried it. Saw it on amazon earlier for $17 ($8.50/lb) https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94/?th=1

u/vegan56724552487 · 4 pointsr/vegan

There's an excellent book that takes its title from that quote:



https://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Treblinka-Treatment-Animals-Holocaust/dp/1930051999



I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of industrialized slaughter, of both humans and animals.

u/says_hey_nice_cans · 4 pointsr/vegan

I use this rice and this rice steamer.

I made my rice (add rice vinegar, sugar and some salt after it cooks) and put sweet potatoes, mushrooms and asparagus in the steam tray while the rice cooked. Super easy. I then also cut avocado, red pepper and cucumbers. I then left my family choose their insides so they are all different. I also used regular and black sesame seeds. I can't really explain how to roll the sushi since I am so new at it but youtube has a bunch of good videos.

u/Openworldgamer47 · 2 pointsr/vegan

> Sabra

Actually that is the only hummus I've tried. After I ate it I almost gagged, so I'll try another brand.

> rice cooker

Yes I've been hearing this suggestion frequently around here. Does this one look ok? I'll order it now if it does. It looks pretty awesome. Assuming your right about just throwing stuff in there and putting some water in that is. So veggies will be cooked in there too without external help?

u/furmat60 · 2 pointsr/vegan

I have a few recipes that I've done myself! However, most of my recipes that I get I find online. Here are a few good sources!

http://ohsheglows.com/

http://www.theppk.com/

http://vegweb.com/

http://www.vegkitchen.com/

My girlfriend also two books which we use A LOT:

Appetite For Reduction

Veganomicon

If you would the few recipes that I have, I'd be glad to give them to you! I'm about to be really busy at the moment, so I don't have time to type them up (all of my recipes are stored in my head lol) but I have the day off tomorrow so I will type them up then :)

u/pocketsloths · 5 pointsr/vegan

I have one! This one to be exact! I really recommend it if you like the convenience/eat a bit of tofu. It does take more time than using books but no more paper towels/towels. It's easy to clean and I never have to worry about my Harry Potter books falling off the counter.

u/Vulpyne · 2 pointsr/vegan

Reposting my message for 2 weeks ago, so the prices may have changed in that time:

**

There actually are a number of vegan EPA/DHA combined supplements:

Name|Approx cost per serving|DHA|EPA
-|-|-|-
Deva DHA & EPA|$0.22|120-140mg|60-80mg
Ovega-3 DHA EPA|$0.32|320mg|130mg
Opti3 EPA & DHA|$0.66 †|400mg|200mg

Ovega-3 seems like the best deal at the moment unless you really want EPA.

If you take their 3 for 2 offer, otherwise it's $29.99 rather than $19.99 per bottle.*

u/vedgehammer · 17 pointsr/vegan

First, sorry for your loss. Let her know that if she needs any advice or support in regards to the miscarriage there's resources at the Star Legacy Foundation.

Her therapist is correct -- Kind of. Omega-3 oils have some indication of increasing fertility but she doesn't need to eat fish. There's a vegan Omega-3 DHA supplement available.

Truthfully all vegans should supplement with this, it's under recommended.

u/AbacusFinch · 6 pointsr/vegan

People are recommending Veganomicon, which is a great book and you should pick it up (along with everything else by Isa Chandra Moskowitz), but since you mentioned finances, allow me to recommend Vegan on the Cheap. Every recipe is ≤ $2 per serving.

u/oneawesomeguy · 2 pointsr/vegan

https://smile.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/

Here you go, Lazybones. $3 and free shipping with Amazon Prime. :)

u/ProPhilosophy · 3 pointsr/vegan

It's Omega 3 DHA/EPA oil without the fish, instead produced by algae. Prevents/slows brain related aging, and there's some science to suggest it helps with heart health.

https://www.nutrasea.ca/product-info/nutravege/nutravege-2x/

https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Vitamins-Softgels-90-Count-Bottle/dp/B002XDQSSK

u/Gimplos · 4 pointsr/vegan

Hi, I went vegan straight from eating meat, dairy etc, I had like 2 weeks as a transition phase as that all I felt I needed.
Some of my reasons were health, some were ethical. I'm going to try to keep this fairly short.
The ONLY "ethical" eggs you will find are ones that come from a neighbour's/friend's/relative's backyard, even commercially available "free-range" "organic" eggs aren't that fair to the chickens.
There is NO ethical dairy. No matter what a female cow is kept pregnant on a very regular basis, her calf is taken away from her, they are often tortured and turned into veal. The mother and infant both become incredible distressed by this, they understand that their infant is being torn from their side. She is then milked, given high doses of antibiotics to keep the pus from her mastitis at a low level, but this doesn't really work so it still ends up in our milk. then the cycle repeats for a few year and then she is killed. In the wild cows will live around 20 years, a LOT longer than they do in any farm.
So that is a HUGE reason I went vegan, I used to consume a SHIT LOAD of dairy and then I came to understand that and I (just me personally here) became really, really saddened and disgusted in myself for supporting this. After I went vegan I read a quote somewhere that as some dude went vegan he just "saw a slice of veal in every glass of milk". So there really isn't any such thing as ethical dairy.
Egg replacer products are easy to find and you can get used to non-dairy milk, I got used to it by drinking the chocolate kind with a snack, it helped. Here are some (hopefully) useful links for you, if you don't get to cook on campus then you may have to wait to go home to use them:
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-advice/student-needs-easy-healthy-diet.php
http://www.skinnybitch.net/
http://www.amazon.com/PETAs-Vegan-College-Cookbook-Delicious/dp/1402218850
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=vegan%2Bstudent&x=0&y=0

Good luck! (:

u/alexanderhuntsman · 2 pointsr/vegan

np \^.^ how's being vegan so far? (i started jan. 1, and it's been great, i just learned how to make mapo tofu)

Edit: also, maybe check out bryant terry's cookbooks, eg:

https://www.amazon.com/Afro-Vegan-Farm-Fresh-African-Caribbean-Southern/dp/1607745313

u/VeganMinecraft · 9 pointsr/vegan

Hitler wasn't even vegetarian.....something about his cook and a diary of that. But it doesn't matter. He also loved dogs....we should stop loving dogs.

I have no problem and fully support the animal holocaust analogy to the jewish holocaust. It has so many similarities and share nearly the same mindset of oppression. The analogy should just be used in the appropriate contexts and not with people "new" to the idea of animal rights.

As I keep telling everyone, get Eternal Treblinka If someone wants it REALLY bad but doesn't want to pay, I will buy it for them for free.

u/StillCalmness · 2 pointsr/vegan
u/Mimssy · 1 pointr/vegan

For some base recipes and staples, you can rent this from the library (if available): https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Cheap-Robin-Robertson/dp/0470472243

It's pretty helpful.

u/Sgt_Grumble · 11 pointsr/vegan

Honestly, I bought myself a tofu press and I use it so often...it really does make pressing tofu easier.

u/Ommnomnomnom · 9 pointsr/vegan

I had the EZ tofu press for a while and then I upgraded to this one

Tofuture- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01698J0RU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AsrqDb9Y5TGHK

I like it more because the tofu water gets squeezed into its own little compartment instead of just out the sides.

u/masonmason22 · 3 pointsr/vegan

A few things that might help you:

Check out appetite for reduction. It's a Vegan cookbook for losing weight so it has some good low carb options.

A lot of Japanese food is actually low in carbs if you skip the rice, try out something like Tofu Nimono.

Try swapping your rice for quinoa, it's basically like rice, but it has more protein so you don't have to eat as much.

I personally like filling up on greens to instead of filling up on carbs.

u/starstuff89 · 3 pointsr/vegan

A few gadgets can help. Get a rice cooker with a steamer basket, microwave, and mini fridge. I could cook probably half my diet with just those things. With the rice cooker you can do rice, quinoa, lentils, pasta, steamed veggies, oatmeal, and some simple soups. A small nutri-bullet style blender will let you make smoothies and some sauces. And never underestimate the classic PB&J.

Edit to add some more:

Vegan rice cooker recipes: http://www.peta.org/living/food/vegan-rice-cooker-recipes-that-arent-just-rice/

Rice cooker recommendation (not an affiliate link- I've just used it for years and like it): https://www.amazon.com/Aroma-Housewares-ARC-914SBD-Cool-Touch-Stainless/dp/B007WQ9YNO/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1484017119&sr=1-1&keywords=rice+cooker

u/GraphCat · 2 pointsr/vegan

I got this one a few months ago and I love it!

u/sweet__leaf · 18 pointsr/vegan

You don't need eggs, and they're not even healthy for you (egg companies cannot legally say they are nutritious). Consider making tofu scrambles if you want clean protein, or making chia seed french toast. If you REALLY want that eggy flavor, check out kala namak (black salt) or the Vegan Egg.

(Sorry if I came off condescending I just really love chickens and hate to see them used for their eggs)

u/analogphototaker · 1 pointr/vegan

I have a question about vitamin supplements.

I am looking at buying this vitamin sup, DHA&EPA, and flax seed oil omega 3

Should I skip the flax seed and only take the vitamin and dha&epa pills?

u/legbreaker7 · 1 pointr/vegan

Not to be "that guy" but buy this stuff instead. Good protein sources, FDA approved, solid amino's in it. It also tastes bomb and is fairly cheap for a vegan protein.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J074W94/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484845424&sr=8-1&keywords=vegan+protein+powder

u/Theriley106 · 2 pointsr/vegan

Have you tried this stuff? It's what I use. It doesn't blend as well as Whey did, but it's much better than Vega IMO.

u/travelmonkeys · 10 pointsr/vegan

As a college student cooking for one (completely off a dining meal plan), my go-to recipe last semester was the following:

1 can black beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn (not creamed corn)
handful of chopped green onion
dash of salt and cumin
throw it all in a skillet and heat until mixed, and eat with tortilla chips. No access to a stove? Throw it in one of these: rice cooker/food steamer with some water, and press 'steam', stirring occasionally. This thing saved my sanity.

Other than that magic recipe, my advice is don't get home from class hungry. Have something waiting for you, be it fruits or veggies or some hummus and chips. Also, because pizza tends to be a main food group in college, try and find a local pizza place that offers no-cheese options, or Daiya (fake cheese) - it's getting more and more common. :)

u/Titiartichaud · 6 pointsr/vegan

>There are 3 vitamins that do not exist in plant foods.

>Vitamin B12

>Vitamin D3

>Vitamin K2

B12 in addition to being made by bacteria only can be found in non-animal sources. Example: korean nuns getting what they need from seaweed.

Or one can cut the middle man and get what is harvested from bacteria directly.

D3: https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Plus-Organic-Vitamin-capsules/dp/B0042DDP44

can be harvested from mushrooms.

K2: is made by bacteria once more AND can be found in fermented plant foods. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_K2

Vitamin A is more bioavailable from animal sources but...plant sources contain insane amounts of its precursors which are converted to vitamin A by your body.

Phytates will prevent the absorptions of certain like iron but this effect can be counteracted by eating vitamin C with iron rich meals.

Omg they cite incomplete proteins...You know an article is absolute shit when they do that. Like seriously: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/59/5/1203S/4732587

>EPA and DHA are essential fatty acids not found in plants

You make your own. Eat your salads with flax seed oil, or look up other plant food reach in its precursor. Otherwise: https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Omega-Capsules-Sustainable-Alternative/dp/B076PVW2LV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=epa+dha+algae&qid=1573749680&sr=8-1

>Based on the fact that hyperinsulinemia underlies almost every modern chronic disease, it’s likely humans aren’t designed to handle high doses of carbohydrate.

What? https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/682587

> Cholesterol

You make your own....

u/xXChocowhoaXx · 6 pointsr/vegan

Deva makes vegan DHA supplements, and it costs about $20 on Amazon for a 3 month supply. I just ordered them today so I don't know how well they'll work.

Make sure you try to do little brain exercises too. Supplements may help, but trying to improve your memory will take effort as well.

If someone has a better suggestion or more suggestions, I'm open to them. I also have an awful memory :(

u/DiscreteChi · 5 pointsr/vegan

I got a Tofu Press after somebody recommended them recently. There are cheaper models but this one comes with a compact way to collect the unwanted water.

Had my first tofu meal from it the other day after leaving it to press in the fridge overnight and it crisped up really nice after frying. I just need to learn how to season it now!

On the topic of ramen. If there's any UK supermarkets supply chain staff reading this sub for ideas about what to acquire. I'm interested in miso paste and nutritional yeast. Using veggie stock and yeast extract to add the savory flavour to sauces gets a little dull when compared to my old meat eating chicken/lamb/beef/pork/etc stock options.

u/the_good_time_mouse · 5 pointsr/vegan

We used Natural Balance until one of our dogs developed an allergy to barley. So, we switched to Nature's Recipe. IMHO, Natural Balance is the better brand.

We also cook up vegetables from the farmer's market (a variety of whatever is in season, around $1 a pound, and not toxic to dogs) boiled with TVP, olive oil. And, sometimes, when we are leaving them with my parents, or it is otherwise inconvenient, we use canned food - from Natural Balance and Nature's Recipe.

Some people may argue with me, but from my discussions vets and vetinary specialists, I wouldn't recommend just kibble alone (vegan or not), for optimum nutrition. The fresh vegetables provide perishable vitamins that your dog won't get elsewhere. Besides, it's ridiculously cheap (>$1lb after the TVP plumps with the cooking water) and very easy to make - I make a two batches every 2-3 weeks, freeze one, and put the pot in the fridge till it's done.

And we also supplement with Taurine and L-Carnitine from http://purebulk.com - important if your food does not contain it.

There's no need to avoid soy, or corn, for that matter. Corn is usually a 'filler' however - it's just empty calories and a sign that the dog food is skimping.

EDIT: Care to explain the downvote?

u/deathbatcountry · 2 pointsr/vegan

For the workout stuff, I would check out Jon Venus on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheQuestForFitness. He's awesome.

For the Omega 3 stuff I take these https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Vitamins-Softgels-90-Count-Bottle/dp/B002XDQSSK/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499872927&sr=8-3&keywords=vegan%2Bdha&th=1

They're derived from Algae which is where the fish get their Omega3. So you're cutting out the middleman.

u/kahleesky · 2 pointsr/vegan

Get her the Vegan Stoner cookbook!

Also, if you do end up trying to make edibles, here's a good guide for making canna coconut oil. Once you've made the oil, you would then substitute it in any dessert recipe that calls for oil or butter.

u/LonestarRanger · 1 pointr/vegan

If they have this book at the library, check it out and copy down some of the recipes. It's got a lot of really good advice in there, and if you are doing veggie burgers, there are plenty of recipes out there to make your own that are substantially cheaper than the frozen ones. Basically just black beans, bread crumbs, and spices, with a little hummus to get them to stick together.

u/brosner1 · 3 pointsr/vegan

Maybe Forks over Knives: The Cookbook or Appetite for Reduction. They both have an emphasis on healthy vegan cooking.

u/saleri6251 · 1 pointr/vegan

Hello, Thanks!

Is this the book?

https://www.amazon.com/Starch-Solution-Regain-Health-Weight/dp/1623360277

May just buy it since it's not much.

And thanks for the other recommendation!

u/gigantocypris · 3 pointsr/vegan

Why not? I'm not a HCLF vegan. But I think it's important to keep an open mind and explore new information that challenges conventional beliefs. I've heard so many success stories on the HCLF no calorie restriction diet, so I'm genuinely curious like OP.

Also, OP - this book might shed some insight on HCLF diets:
http://www.amazon.com/Starch-Solution-Regain-Health-Weight/dp/1623360277

u/devilkin · 1 pointr/vegan

Isaac Bashevis Singer was a legend. Another part of this quote is used as the title for a book by Charles Pattinson, called Eternal Treblinka. It's a powerful read and really highlights the parallels between animal testing today and the testing and experimentation the nazi's performed on Jews during the WWII.

Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Treblinka-Treatment-Animals-Holocaust/dp/1930051999

u/lprubinSC · 3 pointsr/vegan

If you can get these in the UK I highly recommend them:

For Eggs: https://www.amazon.com/VeganEgg-Follow-Your-Heart-Replacer/dp/B016V9W6QE

For Cheese: Chao Cheese slices.

u/Bgobbers · 2 pointsr/vegan

If you like Indian food, this cookbook is pure gold.

u/bochu · 1 pointr/vegan

They have this on Amazon also: https://www.amazon.com/VeganEgg-Follow-Your-Heart-Replacer/dp/B016V9W6QE.

I like to make scrambled eggs with melted daiya.

u/whatarewedoing- · 2 pointsr/vegan

Similar to /u/Mississimia, I take these, its vitamin D3 from mushrooms! I also take a Deva vegan multi that has D2, so I get both.

u/Bayes_the_Lord · 2 pointsr/vegan

I've never heard of Ritual but I just buy vegan vitamins on Amazon.

Multi and DHA from Deva.

u/ultibman5000 · 2 pointsr/vegan

> I just told you the scientific fact is that it is not real, non-conversion DHA it is a form you must convert.

Bro, real DHA can be obtained in these vegan capsules. Just as there are fish oil pills.

> Eating the seeds is not enough- i hope you can understand at least that.

Wanna explain why you can't get enough converted DHA from seeds and walnuts?

> No i dont want to mix 3 tablespoons of flax oil into oatmeal haha.

A want is not a need. This still doesn't prove that you need animal products, you're simply saying that you want animal products.

> Human beings have large brains because we ate meat

Good thing physical human evolution has already ran its course and we have no opposition to adapt against anymore, then. This point is irrelevant now.

u/Hoogs · 1 pointr/vegan

Amazon, though they often go out of stock (as they are now). You can set up an email alert for when they're back in.

u/felinebeeline · 5 pointsr/vegan

Hey, if you're craving the egg taste, get some black salt aka kala namak! Look in the spice section of an international grocery store near you if you have one. Otherwise, you can order it online (like this or this). It imparts an eggy taste. It's popularly used in tofu scrambles and you can add it to deviled potatoes, too.

u/brontosaurus666 · 1 pointr/vegan

I have a million vegan cookbooks and my favorite is still the PETA's Vegan College Cookbook. It's probably just me though, I'm lazy and cheap.

It's really the most practical cookbook I own because all of the recipes only have a few ingredients and can all be quickly made quickly in the microwave. Many of the recipes are common sense, like "veggie burger", but many of them are really creative and worth checking out.

It's not a vegan cookbook focused on health, like many you see, so it includes a lot of fake meat and dairy substitutes in it's recipes. At the same time, none of the recipes are that unhealthy either.

u/helswake · 15 pointsr/vegan

>omega-3 which can only come from fish

Long-chain omega3s (EPA and DHA) in fish comes from the algae they consume... you can get vegan algae-based EPA/DHA supplements. Short chain omega3, ALA, is found in many vegetables, and especially in flaxseed, chia seeds, hempseeds, and walnuts. Our body can convert ALA to EPA/DHA.

> we must not try to look, hypocrite, when pouring that follow your heart dressing on our salads.

Bad wording aside, FYH dressing is vegan, containing flaxseed-oil and hempseeds for it's omega3 content. Check the ingredients.

u/Paraplueschi · 8 pointsr/vegan

I bought it in one of those health stores. You know, the ones that sell that weirdo organic, gluten free and healthy shit (here they often have vegan stuff. Can be downright treasure troves sometimes). Idk, I live in a small town, so it shouldn't be too hard to find? Worst case order it online.

It's obviously kinda pricey, but since I only use it for these egg kinda dishes, it lasts forever.

u/gobblegourd · 62 pointsr/vegan

A Holocaust survivor named Alex Hershaft went on to found FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement) after drawing comparisons between the atrocities of the Holocaust and animal agriculture. There is also Jewish Veg which is a community who generally supports that message.

There is a book called Eternal Treblinka which outlines the views of various Holocaust survivors and their families in relation to animal rights. It turns out there are indeed many outspoken vegan Jews who support this comparison.

Either way, I'm at the point where I think this comparison does more good than harm because people need to truly realize the scale and injustice of animal agriculture. A person's feelings about an argument do not make that argument any less true. Obviously good activism requires tactful messaging, but IMO the sooner people realize we are unjustly murdering trillions of other on a mass scale the better.

u/anon630 · 1 pointr/vegan

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1591024501?pc_redir=1397954318&robot_redir=1

Books called slaughterhouse and its more from the human safety point of view not the animal point of view. But could of fooled me.

u/Jack-in-the-Green · 5 pointsr/vegan

Peter Singer's Animal Liberation did for the animal rights movement what Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did for the environmental movement.

https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Definitive-Classic-Movement/dp/0061711306

u/sunny_bell · 3 pointsr/vegan

Maybe this book for some familiar flavors (that guy does have a couple other books out).

u/jordyner · 1 pointr/vegan

I haven't read it myself, but [Peta's College Cookbook] (https://www.amazon.com/PETAs-Vegan-College-Cookbook-Delicious/dp/1402218850) is a book full of microwave vegan meals.

u/TheBauhausCure · 2 pointsr/vegan

Have you seen the Vegan College Cookbook from PETA? The recipes are VERY simplistic but a lot of it got me through college a few years ago.

u/NotSoHotPink · 1 pointr/vegan

Have you ever read Slaughterhouse by Gail Eisnitz? She interviews employees.