Switching over from Vegetarian to Vegan?

There is dairy-free of nearly everything, however, I think it is best to avoid things that are processed in general and stick to whatever is least far removed from its original form. I do not like fake cheese, fake meat, etc. But it is available if you feel it is necessary.

I never ever crave cheese and I think its because I grew up eating marmite- it's salty,tangy, rich, and full of Umami taste which is what cheese is known for.

Now, I eat marmite on buttered toast ( vegnbuter) and it's totally gorgeous- it's the same rich, mouthwatering flavour and tang that makes your tastebuds water.

Also miso paste- ummm love that stuff- I eat it from the tub plain! Also spread on bagels and use as cheese in pizza or whatever.

Almond cheese is good and soycheese.

A lot of those imitation cheese shreds are really good and cheap lunch places actually use those and not dairy cheese.

Soy ice cream - So Delicious.

Rice Dream

Tofutti- theres' tons of ice cream which is tasty and nowhere near dairy.

There is : Dairy free ice cream, cheese, margarine, mayonnaise etc.

Just like anything in life, start slow cut out dairy one meal at a time. Then get rid of it all. It'll be worth it, if you really want to achieve your goal.

I've been a vegetarian for years and never once craved any type of meat. Animal PRODUCTS, like cheese, I think are fine if you buy them from local farms or farmer's markets. It's one thing to buy it from a corporation and another if you actually see the animals yourself. Anyway...depending on where you live, there are lots of places that sell vegan versions of all those things. Mainly Whole Foods. But try your other local, smaller, cheaper health food stores.

I would make the transition slowly to let your body and your tastebuds adjust. There are more ethically produced eggs and dairy products, if you so desire, but if you want to cut them out entirely, there are many egg substitutes you can use for baking and such. As far as dairy and cheese products go, you can get versions made with almond, rice, and soy milks, or other fortified beverages. good luck!

I am very proud of you, there is a vegan substitute for everything! and you can still have pasta and rice and potatos and veg and fruits, fruit smooties theres soymilk, ricemilk, and coconut milk icecream, try whole foods grocery, they have a lot of vegan foods, and wegmans, you can have bread, cookies, cake, just with vegan alternative. chocolate, but vegan chocolate its delish!

here are some vegan recipe sites, a youtube vegan recipe channle, their food is delish! they make icecream, crepes, chocolate, whipcream, icing, cookies, meals, its good, and a power plate site, keeping a vegan diet

http://mouthwateringvegan.com/2010/11/28/luscious-...

http://www.everydaydish.tv/index.php?page=recipe&r...

vegieworld.com

http://www.vegan.org/going_vegan/eating_vegan/inde...

FOR REPLACING EGGS, there are several options, depending on what they are needed for. You may want to experiment. Here are some possibilities (each quantity is equivalent to 1 egg):

• Ener-G Egg Replacer (follow directions on box)

• 1 banana (for cake recipies)

• 2 Tbsp corn starch

• 2 Tbsp arrowroot flour

• 2 Tbsp potato starch

• 2 Tbsp soy milk powder & 2 Tbsp water

• 2 Tbsp mashed silken tofu

http://tofu-n-sproutz.blogspot.com/2010/05/cheese-...

Vegan chocolate chips cookies

http://www.youtube.com/user/everydaydish#p/u/80/vd...

http://www.peta.org/living/vegetarian-living/recip...

vegancheese buiscuts

2 cups flour

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup margarine

1 cup soy milk

1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese

1 Tbsp. crushed dried rosemary

1 Tbsp. dried basil

1 Tbsp. sage

1 Tbsp. rubbed thyme

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.

• Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand. Drop by tablespoonful onto a greased baking sheet. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes.

you should try carob chips. they taste amazing and are 100% vegan! you can definitely find them at whole foods in the trail mix / nuts aisle and i bet they are at trader joe's too. :)

sherbert

http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/d...

Ingredients

1 pint Berries (I Like Strawberries And Raspberries)

1 pint Chopped Peaches

1 cup Agave Nectar

3 cups Soy, Rice Or Almond Milk

½ cups Lemon Juice

Preparation Instructions

In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Transfer to an ice cream maker, or sealable container until frozen. Enjoy!

Chocolate cookies

INGREDIENTS:

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup Earth Balance*, softened (although Earth Balance is the best, you may use any other non-dairy butter/margarine)

3/4 cup granulated [white] sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Egg Replacer for 2 eggs**

2 cups (12-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

*Earth Balance can be found at Whole Foods, Lakeshore Natural Foods, and other natural health food stores.

**ENER-G Egg Replacer is a brand-name powder mixture of vegetable starches that simulates eggs in baking. It can be used in recipes calling for unbeaten eggs, egg whites beaten stiff, and egg yolks. It can be found at Whole Foods as well as natural health food stores.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl.

3. Add egg replacer one at a time, beating well after each addition; gradually beat in flour mixture.

4. Stir in chips and nuts.

5. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

6. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

http://www.pcrm.org/health/powerplate/

http://library.thinkquest.org/26026/Philosophy/ani...

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