Helpful Hints for the Newly Vegan, Part Two

January 14, 2008

As a result of my recently posted helpful hints for the newly vegan, I have been asked to recommend a few convenience foods.As such, I'll mention a few I've tried and liked, but keep in mind that the most nutritious and least expensive foods are whole foods that come out of the ground, such as vegetables, legumes, potatoes, rice, fruits, nuts, and grains. Some refined foods such as tofu, whole grain vegan bread and whole wheat, spinach or artichoke pasta are also good buys. Remember to scan even vegetarian processed food labels for non-vegan ingredients, such as egg, milk, cassiene, rennet, honey. And, try not to eat preservatives and ingredients you can not pronounce. Here are a few convenience products that "dress things up." Use such products in moderation as these may increase caloric, salt, and sugar intake more than one would wish if such items came to comprise the bulk of one's diet.My personal favorites

are:-- Garden Burger, Amy's and Lightlife frozen foods and faux meats -- Rella vegan cheese -- Ener-g egg replacer -- "So" Soy vanilla ice cream (with hot fudge & banana or in a root beer float) -- Tofutti Sour Creme -- Silk Soy Milk (unsweetened)-- Imagine Vegan Soups-- Pre-made hummus (on peta bread with lots of veggies is a great sandwich)-- Nayonaise (mayonaise substitute)-- Turbinado sugar and Agave (as alternatives to white processed sugar)-- White Wave Baked Tofu, Italian (expensive, but ready made). Best to get your own tofu and bake it. then refrigerate for use throughout the week.-- Any really good marinara sauceDon't forget good old peanut butter and unsweetened fruit preserves or jam on whole wheat bread. For those with a little extra cash, almond butter is much better than peanut butter. Whole Foods, Sprouts, Central Market and Kroger Super Stores and most full

service, high end groceries have all or most of these items. I have rarely set foot in Wal-Mart, but I have seen many vegetarian convenience items there, as well. There is a really good health food store on the highway in Colleyville, that is family owned and locally operated, but I can't recall the name. It is an excellent store, too. If someone knows the name of that store, please email me. It's driving me crazy to not remember the name. Margaret MorinVegetarian Network of Dallaswww.VegNod.com

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January 14, 2008

I think the name of that store is Healthy Approach, located on the west side of 121. www.healthyapproachmarket.com.

Jason Wyrick

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The Vegan Culinary Experience (www.veganculinaryexperience.com) The World's only vegan culinary magazine

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Sun, 13 Jan 2008 5:05 pm

Helpful Hints for the Newly Vegan, Part Two

As a result of my recently posted helpful hints for the newly vegan, I have been asked to recommend a few convenience foods.

As such, I'll mention a few I've tried and liked, but keep in mind that the most nutritious and least expensive foods are whole foods that come out of the ground, such as vegetables, legumes, potatoes, rice, fruits, nuts, and grains. Some refined foods such as tofu, whole grain vegan bread and whole wheat, spinach or artichoke pasta are also good buys.

Remember to scan even vegetarian processed food labels for non-vegan ingredients, such as egg, milk, cassiene, rennet, honey. And, try not to eat preservatives and ingredients you can not pronounce.

Here are a few convenience products that "dress things up." Use such products in moderation as these may increase caloric, salt, and sugar intake more than one would wish if such items came to comprise the bulk of one's diet.

My personal favorites are:

-- Garden Burger, Amy's and Lightlife frozen foods and faux meats

-- Rella vegan cheese

-- Ener-g egg replacer

-- "So" Soy vanilla ice cream (with hot fudge & banana or in a root beer float)

-- Tofutti Sour Creme

-- Silk Soy Milk (unsweetened)

-- Imagine Vegan Soups

-- Pre-made hummus (on peta bread with lots of veggies is a great sandwich)

-- Nayonaise (mayonaise substitute)

-- Turbinado sugar and Agave (as alternatives to white processed sugar)

-- White Wave Baked Tofu, Italian (expensive, but ready made). Best to get your own tofu and bake it. then refrigerate for use throughout the week.

-- Any really good marinara sauce

Don't forget good old peanut butter and unsweetened fruit preserves or jam on whole wheat bread. For those with a little extra cash, almond butter is much better than peanut butter.

Whole Foods, Sprouts, Central Market and Kroger Super Stores and most full service, high end groceries have all or most of these items. I have rarely set foot in Wal-Mart, but I have seen many vegetarian convenience items there, as well. There is a really good health food store on the highway in Colleyville, that is family owned and locally operated, but I can't recall the name. It is an excellent store, too. If someone knows the name of that store, please email me. It's driving me crazy to not remember the name.

Margaret Morin

Vegetarian Network of Dallas

www.VegNod.com

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January 16, 2008

I would like to add Wolf Gang Puck's Vegan Soups. The Tortilla Soup is the best I have every had, Vegan or not. (I can't find any animal products listed but, I am sure someone will let me know if they find them). Also, The Cherrybrook Kitchen baking mixes...pancake, cake, frosting, brownies, and Chocolate Chip cookies. Mareblu Natural snacks....there are many and most are nut based. Lastly, I am not a fan of processed tofu luncheon meats but, Dr. Andrew Weil has endorsed Tofurkey lunchmeats. Whole Foods sells them and I think they are delicious

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