Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Hi everybody. I have been a vegetarian for a while and am phasing into a vegan. I am having a hard time and I feel a little lost. Can anyone give me some advice on what I should know, where to get information, books to read, foods to buy or not to buy, etc. Also if there are any tips anyone has on losing weight as a vegan. I am not over weight but would be a little more comfortable about 20 pounds lighter. Thanks for the help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 well you can always ask questions here.. but yer sorta asking the equivalent to "can you teach me latin" heh there is scores of information out there, tons of things you can eat, things you shouldn't eat, etc... just type vegan into a search engine, and get the 50 yd stare as you try to digest it all www.vegsource .com is a good place to start sorry..use to have lotsa links saved, but this is my 3rd computer in like 2 months...never been able to transfer the info over from one to another... weight welll... stay away from any processed foods, eat processed grains(like pasta, er cakes, etc) sparingly..lotsa fruits and veggies..exercise... i'm not talking jumpin jacks here(tho you can if you want), but..go fer a brisk walk several times a week..er wotever.. i should follow my own advice losing weight is easy..its doing it smartly, and keepin it off is always the challenge...i can drop 10lbs in less then 24 hrs...it wouldn't be healthy..but i could do it thats not the point..its better if you slowly lose weight, that way yer metabolism adjusts, etc.. if you have any questions, er more pointed ones, just chime away cheers fraggle Jayme Sloan Oct 15, 2004 7:57 PM advice Hi everybody. I have been a vegetarian for a while andam phasing into a vegan. I am having a hard time and Ifeel a little lost. Can anyone give me some advice onwhat I should know, where to get information, books toread, foods to buy or not to buy, etc. Also if thereare any tips anyone has on losing weight as a vegan. Iam not over weight but would be a little morecomfortable about 20 pounds lighter. Thanks for thehelp!!! To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Have you tried www.vegsource.com - John Mcdougall - a low fat vegan diet is the answer ,- cut down on fats/oils, fried food and refined sugar/ biscuits/cakes. Eat more fruit, especially before meals and drink lots of water and do more excersize, Jo Jayme Sloan Oct 15, 2004 7:57 PM advice Hi everybody. I have been a vegetarian for a while andam phasing into a vegan. I am having a hard time and Ifeel a little lost. Can anyone give me some advice onwhat I should know, where to get information, books toread, foods to buy or not to buy, etc. Also if thereare any tips anyone has on losing weight as a vegan. Iam not over weight but would be a little morecomfortable about 20 pounds lighter. Thanks for thehelp!!! To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > I have been a vegetarian for nearly ten years, and a vegan for a little over a year. At first I was a little overwhelmed trying to make sure that the foods that I ate were 100% vegan. I found a lot of helpful information about common food ingredients that are derived from animal sources at http://www.vrg.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 try www.goveg.com also a great book to read is " Vegan, the new Ethics of Eating" by Erik Marcus and have fun learning Latin =o]] it's not that hard just a lot of reading all the best Craig fraggle [EBbrewpunx]Sunday, October 17, 2004 1:51 AM Subject: Re: advice well you can always ask questions here.. but yer sorta asking the equivalent to "can you teach me latin" heh there is scores of information out there, tons of things you can eat, things you shouldn't eat, etc... just type vegan into a search engine, and get the 50 yd stare as you try to digest it all www.vegsource .com is a good place to start sorry..use to have lotsa links saved, but this is my 3rd computer in like 2 months...never been able to transfer the info over from one to another... weight welll... stay away from any processed foods, eat processed grains(like pasta, er cakes, etc) sparingly..lotsa fruits and veggies..exercise... i'm not talking jumpin jacks here(tho you can if you want), but..go fer a brisk walk several times a week..er wotever.. i should follow my own advice losing weight is easy..its doing it smartly, and keepin it off is always the challenge...i can drop 10lbs in less then 24 hrs...it wouldn't be healthy..but i could do it thats not the point..its better if you slowly lose weight, that way yer metabolism adjusts, etc.. if you have any questions, er more pointed ones, just chime away cheers fraggle Jayme Sloan Oct 15, 2004 7:57 PM advice Hi everybody. I have been a vegetarian for a while andam phasing into a vegan. I am having a hard time and Ifeel a little lost. Can anyone give me some advice onwhat I should know, where to get information, books toread, foods to buy or not to buy, etc. Also if thereare any tips anyone has on losing weight as a vegan. Iam not over weight but would be a little morecomfortable about 20 pounds lighter. Thanks for thehelp!!! To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 I found Plant Based Nutrition by Stephen Walsh a helpful book, with concise summaries at the end of each chapter. Jo - Craig Dearth Sunday, October 17, 2004 1:51 AM RE: advice try www.goveg.com also a great book to read is " Vegan, the new Ethics of Eating" by Erik Marcus and have fun learning Latin =o]] it's not that hard just a lot of reading all the best Craig fraggle [EBbrewpunx]Sunday, October 17, 2004 1:51 AM Subject: Re: advice well you can always ask questions here.. but yer sorta asking the equivalent to "can you teach me latin" heh there is scores of information out there, tons of things you can eat, things you shouldn't eat, etc... just type vegan into a search engine, and get the 50 yd stare as you try to digest it all www.vegsource .com is a good place to start sorry..use to have lotsa links saved, but this is my 3rd computer in like 2 months...never been able to transfer the info over from one to another... weight welll... stay away from any processed foods, eat processed grains(like pasta, er cakes, etc) sparingly..lotsa fruits and veggies..exercise... i'm not talking jumpin jacks here(tho you can if you want), but..go fer a brisk walk several times a week..er wotever.. i should follow my own advice losing weight is easy..its doing it smartly, and keepin it off is always the challenge...i can drop 10lbs in less then 24 hrs...it wouldn't be healthy..but i could do it thats not the point..its better if you slowly lose weight, that way yer metabolism adjusts, etc.. if you have any questions, er more pointed ones, just chime away cheers fraggle Jayme Sloan Oct 15, 2004 7:57 PM advice Hi everybody. I have been a vegetarian for a while andam phasing into a vegan. I am having a hard time and Ifeel a little lost. Can anyone give me some advice onwhat I should know, where to get information, books toread, foods to buy or not to buy, etc. Also if thereare any tips anyone has on losing weight as a vegan. Iam not over weight but would be a little morecomfortable about 20 pounds lighter. Thanks for thehelp!!! To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Afraid I must disagree here Frags. Actually no, I'm not afraid at all! It might be easy for *you* but for millions of others it isn't. It can be done but it ain't easy, I know, I've done it. Tho you're right that keeping it off is the challenge. So what's this way of dropping 10lbs in less than 24 hours? Tho if it involves surgery I'm not interested! losing weight is easy..its doing it smartly, and keepin it off is always the challenge...i can drop 10lbs in less then 24 hrs...it wouldn't be healthy..but i could do it thats not the point..its better if you slowly lose weight, that way yer metabolism adjusts, etc.. if you have any questions, er more pointed ones, just chime away cheers fraggle --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.775 / Virus Database: 522 - Release 08/10/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 nah..anyone can lose weight, and quickly...thats why so many of those fad diets work... but..its only temporary..and it all just comes back, er you damage yer health, er some other effect... to lose weight and keep it off generally means a change in a lifestyle..more exercise, eating better, wot have you as fer me dropping 10 lbs in a day...it desn't involve surgery..but i wouldn't recoomend it either unless you want to be all touchy feely with someone fer about 12 hours..and luv the carpet..luv the chair cushions..etc... ahem fraggle Viv Carbines Oct 17, 2004 3:29 AM RE: advice Afraid I must disagree here Frags. Actually no, I'm not afraid at all! It might be easy for *you* but for millions of others it isn't. It can be done but it ain't easy, I know, I've done it. Tho you're right that keeping it off is the challenge. So what's this way of dropping 10lbs in less than 24 hours? Tho if it involves surgery I'm not interested! losing weight is easy..its doing it smartly, and keepin it off is always the challenge...i can drop 10lbs in less then 24 hrs...it wouldn't be healthy..but i could do it thats not the point..its better if you slowly lose weight, that way yer metabolism adjusts, etc.. if you have any questions, er more pointed ones, just chime away cheers fraggle To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi and welcome! I would recommend 2 cookbooks: " How It All Vegan " and " The Garden of Vegan. " Both have simple, tasty recipes and also information on substitution, etc. sara , Jayme Sloan <jaymelynn410> wrote: > Hi everybody. I have been a vegetarian for a while and > am phasing into a vegan. I am having a hard time and I > feel a little lost. Can anyone give me some advice on > what I should know, where to get information, books to > read, foods to buy or not to buy, etc. Also if there > are any tips anyone has on losing weight as a vegan. I > am not over weight but would be a little more > comfortable about 20 pounds lighter. Thanks for the > help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 don't know if this will help http://vegweb.com/recipes/snacks/6726.shtml Creamy Cottage " Cheese " Ingredients (use vegan versions): * 1/2 lb. extra-firm silken tofu * 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/2 teaspoon dill weed or 2 tablespoon chopped chives (I prefer chopped chives) Directions: Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together till well combined. Transfer to a storage container and chill in fridge. It will be fresh for about 5 days. This recipe is delicious. You will love it. Believe me. Serves: 8-12 Preparation time: approx 20 min. Votes: 4 4.00 Add Comments Also try adding some soymilk for a more liquidy taste freewolf , " Cynthia Gadarian " <cgadarian@a...> wrote: > > > > What are some vegan alternatives that I can substitute for cottage cheese? > > Thanks! > > Cynthia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 also, good to know from http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/vegan.htm Egg and Dairy Replacers As a binder, substitute for each egg: * 1/4 cup (2 ounces) soft tofu blended with the liquid ingredients of the recipe, or * 1 small banana, mashed, or * 1/4 cup applesauce, or * 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot starch, or Ener-G Egg Replacer or another commercial mix found in health food stores. The following substitutions can be made for dairy products: * Soy milk, rice milk, potato milk, nut milk, or water (in some recipes) may be used. * Buttermilk can be replaced with soured soy or rice milk. For each Cup of buttermilk, use 1 cup soymilk plus 1 tablespoon of vinegar. * Soy cheese available in health food stores. (Be aware that many soy cheeses contain casein, which is a dairy product.) * Crumbled tofu can be substituted for cottage cheese or ricotta cheese in lasagna and similar dishes. * Several brands of nondairy cream cheese are available in some supermarkets and kosher stores. , " Cynthia Gadarian " <cgadarian@a...> wrote: > > > > What are some vegan alternatives that I can substitute for cottage cheese? > > Thanks! > > Cynthia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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