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    New to veganism

    Welcome to veganism Joe! You should consider it an adventure, because there are so many foods and tastes to enjoy. You can go from simple salads, with different fixings and sauces, to wonderful steamed veggies with salt and olive oil or soy cheeses; or heartier dishes like lasagna or veggie...
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    an interesting Vegan Game!

    This is a very worthwhile effort. The characters are darling. I will definitely share and pass the word for this meaningful and fun game.
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    The Top Vegan Doughnut Shops in the States

    My recipe is similar to this one, but I combine baking soda, apple cider vinegar and soy milk to make the doughnut fluffy. I read somewhere that this combo gives the effect of baking powder. I have tried apple sauce as an egg replacer before, but not with the best results.
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    Gluten free alternatives

    All the options I use are mentioned by you or others. I use buckwheat flour for pancakes and spelt flour for bread. Almond flour is nice for baking sweets. The Graham flour I know, is actually chickpea flour, and I use it for falafel.(Along with the chick peas)
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    Surprisingly non-vegan products

    Wow! Thanks for the informative list. I am looking into buying a keratin shampoo, so now I know to be alert. I became a vegan for health reasons first. I also love nature and am concerned about the cruelty issues. I believe, the more conscious we become about our fellow creations, the better.
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    Could you kill an injured animal?

    I have never faced this situation. I can imagine you have to have a different perspective, in order to do this. I mean, it is just naturally, not easy to kill. So, to actually do it, you would have to totally in the perspective of helping the animal.
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    Choices for Elevated Health

    I have come to realize, that whether you or vegetarian or vegan, there is the need to use unrefined oils and sugars to help achieve maximum health. I have witnessed vegans suffer illnesses when they don't. Our objective is better health, so in order to avoid the illnesses that low quality oils...
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    Vegan Diet could keep memory loss at bay!

    This is great to know and matches my own experience. I make sure not to let a day go by without including some green vegetable in my diet. They have so many different nutrients in them, so I can see how they are great brain food.
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    What are your "go to vegan foods?"

    My go to vegan foods are nuts and seeds. They not only fill me up, but they give me nutrition and energy. They go real well in salads, nutrition bars and eaten alone or with dates or raisins. I really love oatmeal and rice as well. Relative to eating out, if the place has vegetable entres, you...
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    How do you deal with cravings?

    Meat actually has no great taste, it is the seasonings and manner it is cooked that makes it edible. I learned the spices and cooking methods and I use them to prepare vegan foods. Textures are in veggies and mushrooms, soy and sietan, that can give you the heartiness you desire. Also, a high...
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    How women can curb hormonal imbalance

    I learned first hand the large part hormones play in a woman's life, when I suffered from fibroids. Balancing my hormones not only helped me shrink them, but improved, and helps to maintain my health. I discovered the importance of progesterone, one hormone you did not mention, and how it...
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    Great Vegan Websites

    All these sites look interesting. I like to visit new sites and see different peoples take on veganism. There could never be to many sites, because it is just so great to see more and more people choose a healthier path and share it with others.
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    Alternative Medicine, the Ideal Choice?

    I use alternative medicine and I have for years. I have used herbs for all types of remedies and also bio-identical hormones. Even foods help heal I know because I shrank my fibroid tumors using these things.
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    Not all tofu is made from soya beans

    Well, this is news to me. Thanks for the links. I want to check it out. I have used chick peas flour before, but I had no idea it had these capabilities. Is the gram flour you are referring to, the same flour used for gram crackers? I hope so, and that I can use the name, Besan to get some from...
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    Favorite way to cook vegetables

    I like my vegetables roasted too. It seems to bring out their sweetness and give them a nice texture. It is also easy and convenient. I usually make a dipping sauce and have loads of fun eating them.
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    So.. alcohol

    You are so wise, because it is astounding the things used to produce wine. I am glad the producers are honest with you. There is no shortage of customers for them, so I guess they feel it won't hurt to tell the truth. I actually make my own wine and it works for me.
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    Please help!

    Well, for me, whenever I eat a salad, I add either an avocado or some nuts, or some tofu in it. This makes the salad so much more filling. I get so full and satisfied eating beans and cornbread. I also make burgers out of vegetables or beans and make a sandwich with tasty sauces and garnishes...
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    Hardest part of transitioning?

    The hardest part of transitioning for me was to realize there are many, unhealthy "vegan" practices. Since I became a vegan to improve my health, I had to avoid these. I am speaking of eating too much processed food, and especially ridding my diet of refined oils and sugars. So, it was...
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    Vegan snacks

    I like to snack on nuts, seeds and rice cakes. I like crunchy. So, It includes crunchy granola too. I also have a sweet tooth, so the baby lettuce is nice to crunch on, and sweet carrots and red peppers.
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    Advantages?

    I lived as a meat eater for the first 19 years of my life. The transition to veganism yielded a lighter feeling, improved digestion, more mental clarity and more energy. There are a lot more foods to eat and enjoy too. My cooking creativity has also improved over the years.