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No. 181093

A thread for those who are interested in either adopting a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian lifestyle or just less meat in general.

Please feel free to discuss
>recipes
>challenges you've faced
>brands you recommend
>alternatives you recommend

Please refrain from turning infighting about ethics

No. 181098

bean chili

No. 181099

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Tofu nuggets are so sexy. My parents are so picky when I cook tofu and don't like it, but they love this recipe

No. 181137

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>>181099
double freezing is king. I've also taken to shaking cubed tofu in a bag full of cornstarch, then panfrying. Made a sauce of ketchup, gochujang, and honey to coat. So so good. Pic related, that was dinner a while ago

Recently for breakfast I've stopped making breakfast sandwiches and just started eating a bowl of granola. Add oat milk, a spoonful of chia seeds, almonds, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries too. I feel so healthy and like I'm going to make great life choices for the rest of the day

No. 181180

Ooooh this is a promising thread. I haven't eaten meat in maybe 3 or 4 months and before that, I've always tried to grab the veg option too. I don't miss meat anymore after knowing that there are good meat alternatives. For really easy and delicious veg meals, I like to cook some basic Indian food but without ghee and butter. Though it doesn't taste like takeout from the restaurant, it's so yummy especially the leftovers after a few days. Other than Indian food, I also like cooking Chinese and Italian. I do like Korean food but it's hard to veganize it, so I just end up eating namul and tofu a lot.

No. 181186

>>181137
This week I'll try eating the tofu like that, I'm too used to have it scrambled and it looks amazing nonnie. I also like to cook it a little bit from all sides until it's golden, I add pomodoro sauce and raice and let it boil, it's super good too

No. 181197

The difference between visiting my bf's family and and mine is insane. My family has always had a bunch of vegans and vegetarians so it's felt normal for most of my meals to be plant based even if I didn't stop eating meat myself until 6 years ago. My boyfriend on the other hand has refused to eat meat his whole life and his family still makes jokes and won't accommodate anything. The tried to trick us into eating bacon grease last time we visited. So childish!

No. 181218

>>181197
>The tried to trick us into eating bacon
WHY do people do this? Apart from being jerks. What do they get out of it?

No. 181260

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>>181218
Omnis like to think of themselves as good people who care about animals, care about environment or at the very least care about their own health. Vegans are constant reminder of their hypocrisy, of their own lack of discipline and morals, so they want to drag you down to their level.

No. 181278

>>181260
I don't understand the pic kek it would be a yes if he was vegan and not vegetarian?

No. 181280

>>181180
What Korean recipes are you struggling to veganize? I only really cook Korean or Japanese food at home and I’ve been a vegan for about two years.
The Korean Vegan has some good recipes, her videos are kinda weird but she has a blog where you can read the recipes. Maangchi also has vegan options on her website. (If it’s the anchovy broth base you’re struggling with, four dried shiitake caps plus 1 piece of kombu plus a handful of fresh seafood mushrooms with half a white onion works great.)

No. 181282

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>>181278
Exactly!

No. 181290

I want to return to being vegan/pescatarian but the only two foods I have a hard time replacing are chicken wings and salmon. The salmon especially as nothing really seems to rival the inherent fattiness of fish.

Can anyone recommend some recipes for replacements? Preferably higher in protein as well as carbs don't satiate me normally. Right now I'd say about 2/3 meals for me everyday are vegan but if I could just replace the salmon it'd be fulltime.

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>>181197
>The tried to trick us into eating bacon grease last time we visited

ugh sorry they did that to you. I don't eat out or at other people's houses but I have a fear of others trying to sneak meat into my meals. it grosses me out so much to think that could happen. milk or eggs I wouldn't be too upset but anything meat related I think I'd wanna puke

my dad is really weird about meat. he eats quite a bit, also loves eggs. he's currently on a statin and tablets for his high blood pressure but he still asks me if I want bacon or chicken every now and then. I've been vegan since 2017. I just look at him and say '…. no' if he catches me in a bad mood I casusally mention his medication. bitch move maybe but he's on those medications cause of the food he's trying to get me to eat

>>181260
I hear so many people say they care about climate change, talk about how they love animals and hate animal cruelty but once you bring up the animal products they consume suddenly they're like picrel

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>>181290
In terms of taste, I cant think of anything similar. But nutrition-wise, they dont have anything essential. Fatty acids are plentiful in various seeds, nuts and vegetable oils. Chia seeds in particular are rich in Omega-3. Only thing in fish that you wont find enough in vegetable is DHA, which again, is not essential acid. It is found in kelp (that is where fish get it from), so if you want just eat that or take kelp supplements.
As for getting enough proteins, wholegrain foods, seeds, nuts and legunes have you covered. Especially soy, and anything made from it, is great source of complete and highly bio-available protein. Dried soy plates, like picrel, are 50% protein, fantastic when you want to up your protein intake while keeping calories down.

No. 181318

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I highly recommend TVP and soy curls as meat replacements. Picrel is the brand of soy curls that I buy, and I love them. They're so fuckin tender. If you feel grossed out by the feel of meat, then these might not be the best though

No. 181323

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>>181318
Samefag, I also like this on the rare occasion that I crave fish. Idk if it's a vegan or just vegetarian, but it's pretty good.

No. 181328

Cool thread! So I finally bought myself a tofu press and I wish I'd bought one sooner. It really does make a huge difference to the flavour the tofu holds during cooking, get one if you're going to be using tofu!

No. 181373

Holy fuck, does anyone else eat an unholy amount of rice?

I didn't even realise I was doing it until someone told me the thing that puts them off being vegetarian is being aware of how often I eat rice. And I just "???" and monitored myself for a month. I do. I eat sooo much fucking rice

No. 181374

>>181328
Grats on your tofu press, anon! I actually hated tofu before a bought mine, 100% worth it if you have the one that acts as a cute little container for the tofu as well.

No. 181375

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>>181373
Oh yes. I dont like cooking, I try to get it over with as fast as I can. Rice is very convenient for that. Just dump entire bag of into one pot, whole bunch of vegetable into the other, after both are done mix them together and voilà, enough food for next two days. Tastes bland, and by the 7th identical meal in a row I want to cry, but it is nutritious and quick and cheap.

No. 181376

>>181375
Hey anon, here's something cool that I learned from my mom: cook rice with some stock or other spices, a bit of oil, and whatever else you're eating (like canned beans). One pot, and the flavors meld together into flavortown

No. 181389

>>181373
Isn't rice just some everyday filler meal, like bread or something? I eat it pretty much daily or every other day and I wouldn't dream of calling that a lot, because it doesn't register to me as something you could eat a lot of (is this explanation understandable? I'm not sure…). It's on the same level as "Oh you drink so much water, having it every day" for me kek.

No. 181429

>>181389
Yeah, it's a staple food and a lot of meateaters eat it daily too.

No. 181436

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>>181373
Rice is the best thing ever but if you want, you can replace it sometimes with quinoa. It's very nutritious and a good source of protein, iron, etc

No. 181445

I'm so happy about this thread, thx u to the anon you made it

>>181295
>I hear so many people say they care about climate change, talk about how they love animals and hate animal cruelty but once you bring up the animal products they consume suddenly they're like picrel
the real difference is that it's easy to say you're all these things and tweet about it but changing your eating habits require actually doing something and challenging your conrtable life. I also hate when people use the "it's expensive excuse". they either eat out every evening or only eat pasta because they can't cook.

No. 181476

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Shakshuka with beans.
I make it without eggs because I don't like how eggs taste with tomatoes. Goat cheese/feta goes really well with it too.
I use the leftovers as a sauce to eat with rice/pasta later.

No. 181484

>>181476
Sounds amazing! I think I'm gonna make it for myself tonight

No. 181486

>>181476
but if it doesnt have the eggs…and you eat it with pasta… haven't you made pasta sauce…?

No. 181546

>>181436
wow anon I literally thought it was another trendy grain with the same nutritional quality as couscous. I'll pick some up soon then

No. 181651

>>181546
If its worth anything, I started adding a big of quinoa to my rice and salads and its seems my hair has gotten a tad more glossy and my nails a little bit stronger

(Plus it makes my food look cool and sophisticated)

No. 181678

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>>181546
An absolute queen

No. 181682

>>181678
thats pretty funny anon… if I ran a quirky grain bowl restaurant I would have a "keen queen" quinoa item.

No. 181742

>>181197
>They tried to trick us into eating bacon
wow imagine if you were a Jewish person…

Don't have anything to contribute to this thread as I eat mozzarella sandwich toast at the moment

No. 182000

Vegan of 6 years here.. Just wanted to mention that you guys should definitely take a b12 supplement, whether you're vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or omni. It's harder to find B12 in vegan foods and it's an important vitamin. I just take the little dissolvable things daily. You could also try to eat nutritional yeast or something, but you'd have to eat a lot of it and a supplement is easier and more reliable.

The same goes for vitamin D. Everyone should supplement, especially people in colder regions with less sun.

No. 182004

>>182000
seconding this advice! I would also recommend using spray type/liquid vit d and b12. I found my levels of vit d never improved while taking those in tablet form. my doctor said it could be because they were being destroyed by stomach acid before it could be absorbed into my body. now I use a spray which I let sit in my mouth, for around a minute before swallowing it down. this way helps with absorbtion apparently! I use a brand called betteryou but there are loads on the market

>nutritional yeast

I love nutritional yeast. I always put a generous amount in with baked beans

No. 182131

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Any veg Britbongs I really recommend buying pic rel for a beef substitute, yes it is quite pricey at £3 but it lasts for 2 meals and has very good macros ( 24g protein
for half a pack) also is suuuper delicious.
I get a pack of ramen pimp it out with some veg then plop on some of the beefless pieces and ugh it's perfect.

No. 182311

Any vegan, simple recipes for spicy food? I know the most popular are from asian cuisine but where I live it's so complicated/expensive to find those common ingredients

No. 182316

>>181280
I'd love to see a vegan version of dakgaejang, sundae, and seolleongtang which are very very meat heavy and the dishes I miss most. I am Korean though and I don't think there would be a veg alternative to these dishes, sadly…

No. 182418

Does anyone here have any recommendations for the horrible gas pains I get after eating greens? I have had a shit diet my whole life and my desire to go vegetarian/generally eat healthier is dwindling because of this pain… Why do veggies hurt me?

No. 182424

>>182311
I've got a couple lazy go-tos. If you can't find the ingredients irl then you can probably order them for cheap online. Once you manage to get a hold of them then they'll usually last for months too.

Chickpea coconut curry:
>dice onion and garlic and saute in oil
>add curry powder (madras curry powder is my go-to), turmeric, paprika, cumin (much better if you grind it from whole), coriander, a bay leaf
>dump in a can of coconut milk and two cans chickpeas (I add chicken bullion for the shitty chicken taste but you can sub with some MSG)
>optional: add smallish can of diced tomatoes, amchur powder (you can sub with lemon juice), methi, and asafoetida
>add whole orange habanero or scotch bonnet (you can dice if you want extra spicy) or kashmir chilis if you can't get
>simmer and adjust for taste until it tastes good
>eat as-is or serve over basmati rice

Tempeh mapo tofu:
>rehydrate some shitakes; chop and reserve liquid
>simmer crumbled-up tempeh in water, soy sauce, chinese black vinegar, worcestershire sauce if you can get a vegan type I guess. without the worcestershire sauce just black vinegar does the trick, they're very similar
>drain after 20 mins
>follow this recipe: https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/mapo-tofu-recipe/ but sub the tempeh and chopped shiitake for beef and don't reserve either for the end, just saute it all up front + sub stock for reserved mushroom liquid + sub dou-chi with korean black bean paste b/c less hassle
>i like to serve it over straight ramen noodles instead of rice and add a bit of maple syrup while cooking b/c sweet tooth

Sorry if these are too complicated/expensive and imprecise. There are also a bunch of great recipes out there for channa masala and spicy red lentil soup that have more simple ingredients, e.g.

>chop an onion, a knob of ginger (can sub powdered), and garlic

>saute in oil, then add cumin, coriander, and turmeric (or just curry powder) and mix into the onions
>dump in lentils, water or veggie stock, can of diced tomatoes and/or can of coconut milk optional
>add cayenne powder until it's spicy enough
>adjust ingredients + salt to taste
>simmer until the lentils break down

No. 182457

>>182418
Most probably your gut flora isn't up to the task yet. Bacterial colonies in the gut play a large role in digestion, particularly of plant material. Try taking probiotics, it might help.
Or drink yoghurt, that's what I do. I avoid all animal products but drink yoghurt every day because of the beneficial probiotic cultures it contains and it makes a world of a difference for my bowels.

No. 182485

>>182418
Been there. Your body is not yet used to it. Eat a small amount of veggies every single day then gradually increase the amount. You could try taking Beano before, see if it helps at all. I also second what other anon said, add some sort of probiotic to your diet

No. 182493

>>182418
If you only recently went vegan, it will usually take couple weeks for you gut fauna to adjust. Just suffer through it.
Also, legumes can cause bloating. Before cooking them, always soak them in water before to wash out the oligosaccharides. Day before cooking put beans into large pot, fill it with water, and leave it overnight. Usually I also switch the water in the morning and leave them soak for couple more hours to completely get rid of oligosaccharides.

No. 182520

>>182424
Anon you're amazing! Everything sounds so tasty, thank u so so much

No. 182550

>>182457
Thanks anon, is there a specific kind of yogurt? I've been making a green smoothie with greek yogurt every day, does that suffice?
>>182485
I broke down and bought some beano yesterday, it definitely helped. I think I'll take it more regularly just to be safe. I've never had gas pain like that so I thought there was something REALLY wrong with me lol glad it's not out of the norm

No. 182654

>>182550
Any yoghurt will do, you can try out different types to see which one soothes your stomach best. I have a friend that drinks kefir every day because it's got supposedly even more probiotics than regular yogurt (plus it has yeast) so you can try that.

No. 182657

>>182654
Also, the friend in question is completely lactose intolerant but can drink kefir with no problem.

No. 182673

>>182424

I did the third one last night and made a red lentil curry of sorts, didn't know it was this easy! Thanks!

No. 182709

I know OP says not to sperg about ethics but this entire thing puts me in so much distress. It seems like my body is only able to absorb heme iron. I was meat free for 4 years but I constantly had anaemia (that heavy kind that makes you faint) and I tried so many different iron and B12 supplements and of course I had diet rich in plants containing iron and I took extra vitamin C to enhance iron absorbtion etc. but nothing helped. I finally went back to eating meat and after like 7 months I slowly managed to raise my iron and B12 levels, it's still not as high as it should be, but I'm getting there, and I finally stopped feeling so weak and tired all the time. I read that only 2–20% of non heme iron is absorbed by the body, maybe this absorbtion is even more screwed in my case? I have IBS and my doctor suggested I might have poor intestinal absorbtion. I was pumped with antibiotics as a child and it probably killed all the good bacteria in my guts and it looks like it's still not able to regenerate because I have recurring fungal infections. There was a time I was constantly losing weight despite eating like 2k callories a day. It felt like something was eating me from the inside. I also struggled with severe hair loss.
I had doctors telling me that a meat free diet is forbidden in my case. And even with my current diet, which seems good for me, it will take months to get my guts back to optimal form, if that's even possible. I can't eat many things, like fruits (except berries in small amounts), gluten, dairy except for kefir and eggs, sugar, beans, peas, tea and coffee. Those things make my condition so much worse. I can eat only cooked/roasted/pickled vegetables, cooked/roasted meat, eggs, nuts, gluten-free grains like buckwheat, amaranth, millet, quinoa etc. and small amounts of rice and tofu. Eating feels like a chore. I don't know what to do now, it makes me feel terrible because I was meat free for a few years and I always wanted to drop meat for ethical reasons. I would cry eating shit like liver (not to mention it tastes disgusting), I hate the taste and smell of most meats, especially beef. I know that most people can be healthy on a meat free diet but I can't even advocate for it anymore because that would make me a hypocrite. I was a volunteer at a sanctuary for saved animals, I took care of chickens, turkeys and pigs, now just thinking about it makes me want to cry. I hope that when my symptoms get less severe and I manage to raise my iron levels some more, I will be able to go back to meat-free diet

No. 182715

>>182709
God anon please listen to your doctors. I'm vegetarian but, in my unpopular opinion, veganism/vegetarianism/meat-free diet is a luxury. If you can't afford yourself that luxury for pressing medical reasons then don't do it.

No. 182723


No. 182734

>>182709
If you can handle them, canned clams have 220% of your daily value of iron in a 140g serving, and it is heme I believe. They're by far one of the most heme iron rich foods, but obviously… they're not for everyone. But you only need 70g for your daily iron, which is not much more than a shot glass full of pureed clam. Talk to your doctor about it but maybe a daily shot of clam mash could help you? Now clams aren't vegetarian I guess but they are really barely alive, so it's kind of like eating insects which I'd consider ok.

No. 183502

>>182520
>>182673
No problem! I would recommend building up your spice + shelf ingredient collection over time; a lot of the best vegan (and non-vegan) recipes are stovetop ones that require a lot of ingredients, but once you get familiar with what the ingredients taste like and how to use them then it becomes as easy as throwing stuff into a pot in a semi-structured order.
>>182709
Awww anon, don't beat yourself up for something that's beyond your control. Only the most purity-testing asshole would tear you down for eating meat to survive.
>>182734
Farmed bivalve shellfish are also quite possibly one of the most environmentally-friendly foods out there.

No. 183519

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What’s your fave fake-meats, anons?

Mine is picrel & gardein meatless meatballs. I’m an omnivore but I have been trying to find good meat substitutes and both of these hit the spot while being about as tasty as their meat equivalents.

Had to try a few repulsive meat substitutes before finding these. Granted the quorn nugs have egg in their breading, but I think there’s a vegan version out there too.

No. 183521

>>183519
Gardein mandarin chicken pieces, Lightlife Deli slices and hotdogs, and the Beyond sausages. Soy curls are also great, but hard to find if you don't order them online.

No. 183522

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>>183519
I don't really like Quorn, but I haven't had their nugs. Their chick'n patties are so thin and look sad in the box. Gardein fish tenders are my favorite, then pea protein patties like Beyond Meat. Aldi has their own version and they're pretty tasty! For vegan bacon I like Sweet Earth's because they don't make me feel like I'm eating flavored paper

I normally find veg sausage to be repulsive too but Trader Joes's vegetarian version (Italian sausage-less sausage) is not bad at all. The texture is soft and nice

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>>183522
Samefag, I also really like these with some rice and broccoli.

No. 183525

>>183521
Samefag, but Fieldroast sausages are also pretty good!

No. 183526

>>182418
all other anons have given solid advice, I'd also like to add that fermented foods may help build up your gut bacteria. things like saurkraut, kimchi and kombucha.

>>183519
I love everything by Linda McCartney. the burgers from that brand are delicious. my meat loving dad even says he likes them. I also like the brand Frys.

No. 183529

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>>183519
These are my favourite Quorn product and meat substitute in general, they're great with broccoli.

Repost because dropped image

No. 183537

>>182723
Oh look, would you guess that the guy who made this video is also a right wing freak?

No. 183558

>>183521
>>183522
>>183523
>>183525
>>183526
>>183529
Thank you for all the suggestions anons, I’m excited to try these!!

No. 183598

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>>183519
Seitan based dishes. I love those from deli and restaurants, or from scratch if youre good!

Those prepackaged you can find in the big chain / organic stores can be a hit or miss and if they are plain you have to cook em right, spices and nice cunchy leafy greens or a stir fry

No. 183600

>>183598
A tip try to get those in big "elastic" chunks rather than round shaped and too firm (unless you are gonna dice them up or used in a sauce)

No. 183797

>>182715

its not a luxury. maybe not eating eggs is a luxury but meat is literally a luxury. I can buy a gram of b12 for $15 which will last like 1000 days or something.

meat is more resource intensive per calorie,vitamin, and nutrient than plants.

No. 183855

>>183797
I think the luxury they were referring to is health. Normally I would agree with you but that anon has a serious health condition preventing them from absorbing iron. In their case it's better to listen to doctors and try animal derived iron

No. 183897

I made samosas yesterday, with a salad on the side and it was so good I can't wait to eat my leftovers lol. Highly recommend trying to make some if you got spare time!!

No. 184176

I’m so happy someone made this thread!! Here’s one of my favorite vegan recipes

African Peanut Stew
> Sauté 1 diced onion and 1 diced red pepper in olive oil for u til translucent, then add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté another 2 or 3 minutes
> Whisk together 1/3c creamy peanut butter and 2tbsp tomato paste with some hot vegetable broth until smooth
> Add peanut butter mixture to sautéed vegetables, then add one can of diced tomatoes, one can of strained garbanzo beans, and 3cups water.
>Add vegetable bouillon, lots of thyme, black pepper, salt to taste
>Simmer for at least 30 minutes (I usually wait longer. If you can see red oil separating from the soup then it’s perfect!!)
>Top with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or bread
This recipe is sooooo good but I haven’t had it in a while because it’s not the most diet friendly haha. But I definitely recommend trying it out at least once!

No. 184447

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Does anyone here use an iron fish? I was thinking about buying one.
>>184176
This sounds delicious! Definitely want to try this

No. 184475

>>184447
Do vegans even need iron supplements? It is plentiful in various legumes, seeds and nuts, and I found some research paper that states vegan are no more prone to anemia than omnis. Not to mention iron is strong oxidant, so I wouldnt want to take any more of it than necessary.

No. 184477

>>184475
I'm vegetarian. I should get tested, but I don't feel like I get enough iron so it's just something I'm considering.

No. 184490

>>184475
The iron in plants is less bioavailable than in meat sources, not to mention other plant compounds (like tannins in tea or coffee) disrupt the absorption of plant-based iron.

No. 184504

>>184475
Kinda related but this is a stupid question kek is it okayish to "control" your iron levels with your period? I can't afford to get blood tests that often, so I don't worry about iron if my period is normal (I don't take the pill)

No. 185008

>>184447
my mom gave me one as a present and I hadn't ever used it until I read your post, so I decided to give it a whirl. it scratched my cookware. it rusts almost instantly after you wash it if you don't dry it immediately. you need to apply the lucky iron fish oil on it every time you wash it. you need to boil it for 10 minutes, so it won't work for pasta or anything that requires you to drain the water. it fucked up a recipe that I've been making for years, so now I'm sitting here choking down crunchy rice. 0/10 would not recommend. you might as well take a multivitamin for the exact same effect with much less effort.

No. 185039

>>184475
Talking bullshit about "oxidants" in food = kook = please leave, we're talking seriously about nutrition. There's a reason the "antioxidant" fad is dead, which is that we don't really know that well how the body deals with oxidative stress - some level of oxidative stress is probably good for you. As just one example, the cells of your body are more able to handle oxidative stress than bacteria or cancer cells. If you see anyone talking like this about "oxidants" you should instantly know theyre a full on gooptritionist and disregard.

Yes vegans need iron supplements, and those don't work well for a lot of people, so a lot of people can't even be vegan healthily.

No. 185161

>>185039
Hey anon, can I get sources for any of this?

No. 185168

>>185039
I’ve never heard this before. I thought oxidative stress = inflammation = disease

No. 188449

Anyone else enjoy watching food travel documentary shows but hate seeing how most of the dishes revolve around meat? I wish there was a vegetarian or vegan food show, I bet there's enough dishes from around the world to showcase for at least 1 series.

No. 192471

>>182000
digits declare this as based

No. 195238

>>188449
idk, but maybe you could watch episodes that revolve around countries like India, I think they're vegetarian due to Hinduism

No. 195302

I like making my own hummus but using infused sunflower oil (chili garlic is a personal favorite) instead of evoo. Topping it with sun dried tomatoes or diced avocado is great. It goes very well with yellow or red bell peppers.

No. 195304

Samefag but shredded wheat is a good dry snack source of iron.(just have to watch your sodium intake)

No. 195451

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Britanons, what are some non-dairy milk brands that are relatively cheap, doesn't go bad fast, and taste generally good? I plan to use this milk in fairly large quantities (180ml for my morning quaker oats). I get most of my dairy milk from my local corner store for 60p/liter (in 3-liter jugs) and doesn't offer any alternatives. I guess I could buy from Lidl or Tesco. I haven't checked my local Lidl yet, but I've been checking Tesco's options. Most of Tesco's options are either store brand, Alpro, Oatly, and other miscellaneous brands. The price of the store-brand non-dairy milk is a little bit more expensive, but I'm willing to pay (assuming it tastes alright and last a decent amount of time. I'd like to hear other anons experience with store-brand Tesco milk), but the Alpro seems comparatively more expensive (£1.30-80/liter) and I'm unfamiliar with how it tastes. Oatly,from what I've seen online, is very popular, but it also is quite expensive compared to what I'm used to (£1.50-80/liter). Tescos' non-dairy milk lacks the convenience and prices of dairy milk. Is Lidl better, what brands would you recommend from there?

No. 195473

>>195451
hey anon. I'm mostly an almond milk drinker and I find a bottle in the fridge can last well over a week and a bit. I sometimes still drink it even if it starts to taste a little funky lol. but the amounts your planning to use, you should be fine and not have much/any waste

if you're used to diary milk you may want to use the kind that has sugar in it, for the brand alpro all their milks have sugar as standard, otherwise it states that they're 'unsweetened' on the box. I personally don't mind the unsweetened with cereal but with oats I like the usual kind. just in case you were wondering about that

I've only tried tesco's own rice milk (since my local tesco only sells it's own brand rice milk) and it was quite good!
as for lidl I actually tried an almond milk from a brand at lidl called 'free!' or something similar and it was not very nice, actually the only time I disliked a non dairy milk

they are expensive but you can't go wrong with oatly (oat milk is delcious omg) or alpro and of course alpro does soya, almond, rice, oat and so on. that said, I whenever I get chance to go to an aldi their own almond milk, oat and soya milk is pretty great, and I think it's around 79p a litre. the brand is 'acti leaf' which I think is an aldi brand.

good luck finding one that works for you!

No. 196364

>>181318
ooh i've seen these and wanted to try them out but i'm retarded and thought they were like a vegan version of chicharrones, idk if you can et these dry like as a pork rind chip esque snack and now i'm craving them and can't have them lol. if any anons know a meatless replacement please lmk!!!

No. 197533

What are some tips for making tofu taste more like chicken? I'm considering following vid rel, but I would like to hear other anons methods as well

No. 197590

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>>196364
Late reply but, what about Snacklins? I've never had them before, but they're meant to be like pork skins. You don't want to try to eat uncooked soy curls btw, they're hard and have no flavor.

No. 197659

>>196364
Safe + Fair pea protein chips are a pretty close approximation.

No. 198916

I've been vegan for a month and my period hit me really hard. I was dizzy and nauseous and even now that it's over I still feel slightly faint at certain times of the day. I'm assuming it is iron but I have been taking prenatals that supposedly have a fuckton of iron and eating tons of iron rich food? I'm planning on getting an iron test done soon but just wondering if anyone else experienced this/ is there some other deficiency I should be looking out for.

No. 198935

>>198916
>is there some other deficiency I should be looking out for.
(It's probably iron, but you should also check) are you having enough salt. I get those symptoms when my salt levels are low. Maybe your new diet isn't as salty as your old one?

No. 204552

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For people who like meat substitutes, I highly recommend the picrel! It taste's super similar to real bacon, it even has "fatty" parts. One of my meat-eater relatives tried it and also said it tastes like bacon.

No. 204553

I hate cooking I would eat rice with salad and lemon everyday if I didn't live with my family who often say "our meat is so yummy!" But alway have a veggie burger or something for me.
Bf got vegetarian recently so now we're looking at eachother saying what do we eat for hours because again, cooking is so hard, I admire you noonies

No. 204690

Vegan hamburgers and tacos are the best.

No. 204691

>>204552
>>204690
The problem I have with these substitutes is that they're all made of soybean oil or some shitty seed oils.

No. 204764

I will never understand those substitutes. Why try to badly copy a certain taste when there are so many divine natural flavor profiles of vegan food to explore.

No. 204806

>>204552
I loved this kind so much, it used to be the norm where I live in the UK but at some point all the major supermarkets stopped selling it and now only sell either Quorn products or their own branded stuff. The coloured stripes made me feel like a cartoon character, I loved it.
Quorn bacon is nice too but it comes in a plastic package so I don't want it.

No. 205142

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I got the wrong order at a fast food place (accidentally had meat) and didn't realize till I got home. I thought I might try to eat it because I felt bad about wasting. It tasted like shit and made me feel sick so I stopped after a few bites. I tried this before a few years back with a messed up order at another restaurant and it was also gross. I feel like even if I wanted to go back to eating meat regularly I couldn't because the taste is just so bad to me.

No. 205168

>>205142
Oh nonna no don't ever eat meat to avoid waste, I know it sucks but you could maybe give it to someone that eats meat? We lose specialised enzymes so fast and it's not worth the crazy stomachache.

No. 205248

Nonnies I'm so fucking hungry 24/7 no matter what I eat, caffeine doesn't work either is this just the sacrifice you have to make for being a skinny bitch?

No. 205250

>>195451
Morison cashew milk is probably the nicest cheap plant milk tbh anon, but I only ever buy oatly because it's fucking addictive and delicious.

No. 205251

>>205248
I'm retarded I meant to post in the diet thread, kek

No. 205275

>>205168
>We lose specialised enzymes so fast and it's not worth the crazy stomachache.
nta but what…? Does this actually happen? I have been a vegetarian for like 4 years and I ate ham/fried chicken like 5 times through these years because they were laying around in the house and I'm a weak woman sometimes. They didn't do anything to me but maybe it's because I'm not vegan and I still consume animal products?

No. 206765

>>205275
NTA but it only happens to me sometimes, usually I'm fine (I'm also a vegetarian)

anyway I came here to say I love beans

No. 211624

Does anyone know of more quick weeknight meal recipes to make besides sauteed veges mixed with noodles? I love spinach, garlic, onion, and mushrooms mixed with noodles but vege pastas are the only easy recipes I can find on Pinterest that don't include meat. That and fried rice.

No. 211658

>>205168
>>205275
yeah no… I don't think most people ever stop being able to digest meat. Dairy is a different story - after cutting out most dairy for a year or so (not even vegan just changing habits) I now can't eat a pint of ice cream without having awful stinky farts.

I'm sure primitive humans went months or years between finding edible meat at times…you'll be fine. I mean, not to eat a giant steak maybe, but that makes anyone sick who isn't an accustomed big mongo eater.

No. 211659

>>211624
A good vegetive pasta: olio e prezzemola

- finely chop parsley until you have 1 cup or so
- mix parsley with tbsp of lemon juice, 2 tbsp of olive oil, black pepper to taste, plus tsp of lemon zest or orange liqueur if extra kick desired. Let rest up to 2 hrs to develop flavors
-boil water & cook 1/2 lb spaghetti
-mix spaghetti with herb mixture

I am making this presently, my herbs are resting & my pasta water is boiling. same basic recipe works with many herbs & mixes of herbs, and leafy greens as well, try also with finely chopped basil, mint, parsley & arugula; leave out the black pepper if using more delicate herbs like basil & mint so their flavors come through.

No. 211663

>>211659
>let rest up to 2 hrs
Thanks for the recipe girl but I feel like you didn't thoroughly read my post at all lol. I work 40 hours.

No. 211666

>>211663
"let rest UP TO 2 hours" means that you can also use it right away, and it will be fine, although a little better if rested.

please don't ask for recipes then complain. this is a very simple, fresh, healthy, tasty vegetarian meal that can be made in less than 30 min.

No. 211669

>>211624
What about a nice veggie curry? All you have to do is cut up the vegetables, sautée aromatics, put the veg in, the curry spices, then water, then wait 10 to 30 mins.

No. 211710

>>211666

girl, it's fucking nutrientless pasta with a tiny amount of green shit. get out of here with your "please be nice to my healthy fresh recipe"

No. 211719

>>211666
Please don't recommend recipes when you didn't even read my post. I wasn't even asking for pasta dishes.

>>211669
That's actually a good idea. Thanks, anon! I'll search for some recipes on this.

>>211710
Lmfao right?

No. 212232

>>211624
Hey, I’m a different anon, but I’ll throw some ideas out. If you like them, I’ll share the recipes. Since you don’t have much time to cook, maybe you could pre make some dishes on a day off, and use them throughout your busy week?
I’m thinking soups or stews, crockpot situations that you can leave on at work and let it do it’s thing.
You can use jackfruit (canned) and make tacos?
Also, I have a recipe for a black bean southwestern quiche bake with a quinoa crust, and it’s savory, easy and packed with good proteins.
These are a few easy ideas, so let me know if you want the recipes!

No. 214855

I wish McDonald's would add a vegetarian food option where I live already. It seems to be the last major chain with no veggie options. Also almond milk or any other non-dairy milk options for coffee. It's the fast food restaurant I go to the least now but if they added those it'd probably be my #1.

No. 214874

>>211624
Minestrone soup maybe? You can omit the pasta and eat it with bread instead. I like it with sourdough. You can also freeze this for the future and pop it in a pot for a quick meal.
https://momsdish.com/minestrone-soup-olive-garden-copycat#jump-to-recipe
I would add garbanzo beans and some tomato paste personally but you can do whatever; the recipe is highly customizable.
Also…. add a splash of bbq sauce…. just do it….. I know I'm going to get roasted for this but it is so good.

No. 214926

>>214855
I have a soft spot for a meatless mac

No. 221234

i've been vegetarian since i was 2016 so around 6 years now and went vegan for a brief period of 6 months in 2018.
for one of my 2022 resolutions i've decided to go fully vegan again, not only for the animals but for my health as well. i have enough resources to make it work so i really have no excuse other than being lazy. looking forward to cooking and trying food that i haven't before!

No. 221235

>>221234
since 2016* kek

No. 223509

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Canadian anons keep an eye out for these if you're looking for a meaty (not mushroomy) dumpling. Texture and flavour are pretty decent and my brother thought they were regular pork dumplings from a cheap local place.

No. 223696

>>223509
Which grocery store, anon?!

No. 224760

>>223696
I've seen them at Save-On in BC and Saskatchewan

No. 224809

>>224760
Oh ty for responding! Hopefully they have them in Ontario, too.

No. 247314

Just a random thought, but as a vegetarian it always kind of confuses me when meat-eaters ask what I eat. I genuinely don't know how to respond other than "everything you do, just with slightly different ingredients". Do they actually think we only eat salads and green smoothies or something?

No. 247361

>>247314
yes. it is a little less so nowadays but people would always go for the "you only eat rabbit food" kinda comments.
some people can not wrap their heads around that plant based replacements for things even exist or that people could actually enjoy them or like that people can actually cook well and not just eat plain boiled broccoli like their mom made.

No. 247372

>>247361
>some people can not wrap their heads around that plant based replacements for things even exist or that people could actually enjoy them or like that people can actually cook well
It's so weird too, because plant-based replacements are becoming more and more popular/mainstream, so you think that more would understand that it doesn't just have to be kale or whatever. It's a work in progress I guess, more people will continue to understand what a vegetarian/vegan diet truly can be.

No. 247408

>>247314
yeah i have the same problem. it's an annoying question i get all the time. i just tell them i eat everything they do except with different ingredients

No. 248514

Nonners, any good vegetarian pasta recipes?
One of my favourite is cinder pasta, but I like tomato and mozzarella too, do you have any homemade recipes?
And veg/vegan curry recipes?

Greetings from a flexi

No. 248549

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>>248514
A vegan coworker got a blue apron box once with a vegan alfredo recipe and she made some for me. She altered the base recipe a lot on her own so I didn't get the recipe but I did find this which was similar!

https://lovingitvegan.com/vegan-mushroom-pasta/

I remember she added some peas and a bunch of other stuff in there too. I don't care for nut milk and you don't taste the coconut from the coconut milk at all.

No. 251014

why does stupid ass milk powder and gelatin have to be added to everything is this god's way of telling me i don't need to eat candy

No. 251043

>>251014
sour patch kids & swedish fish are my go-tos

No. 251078

>>251014
Make your own dark chocolate almond butter cups and chill them nonni. Go crazy make muffin sized cups. Have a ball and screw the gelatin.

No. 251118

>>251014
It was hard for me to avoid gelatin products at first, but over time I just became grossed out by it. Milk powder is a tough one though.

No. 265085

I started cooking my beans from dry to save money but the thing is after I cook them they make my house smell for a day.

No. 271874

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I can't find the vegetarian version of oyster sauce (which is used in a lot of Asian dishes) anymore. I guess due to all the supply chain issues.

No. 277276

So I bought seitan and don't know what to do with it. Any particular recipes you like?

No. 279365

>>277276
I like eating that with buckwheat noodles in a "soup" and spring onions and Pak Choi

No. 279899

I'm kind of sad that Beyond Meat is failing. I don't want fast food places to get rid of their veggie burgers after hearing this news.

No. 279906

>>279899
I wish they'd lower their prices to be in parity with actual meat. I work in the meat department at a grocery store (even tho I'm veg lol) and the beyond brand is so fucking expensive.

No. 279908

I read before they're already not making any profit on their products as it is.

No. 279909

>>279908
Oops meant to quote >>279906

No. 279917

>>279899
Just hope they can stay afloat, those fucking sausages are too good

No. 280768

>>197533
I'm trying this out tonight, I'll let you all know how it goes

No. 280770

recommending sauce Stache on YT's recipes, they are very good and he aims at making everything high quality and extremely affordable (takes some prep to order or find certain ingredients if you're attempting more complicated meat analogues)

No. 280870

>>280768
Update: It was fine. More prep than I'd like to do tbh. Maybe next time I'll freeze a lot of tofu at once to cut down on prep time.
I also need to find a better context for it than the awful stir fry I made

No. 288273

I'm trying to go vegetarian while also losing weight and restricting calories to between 1,000-1,500 a day, is there any low calorie vegetarian or vegan recipes that have a lot of vitamins and nutrients in them? or does any nona have some healthy stuff I can add to other meals to get more nutritional value from them - such as adding spirulina powder to smoothies or something similar?

No. 354538

The only thing keeping me from being vegan is butter and heavy cream. Are there alternatives that are genuinely good? Not a fan of coconut

No. 354600

>>354538
There is simply nothing that can compare to real butter and heavy cream, and I think you know this.

No. 354613

>>354538
Idk if this is an unpopular opinion but it's ok to just be mostly vegan.

No. 354619

>>288273
If you eat eggs they can be very filling and low calorie if you know how to cook them, and eggs have a lot of nutrients — the yolk is practically a multivitamin, plus they have protein. Not sure if you’re a vegetarian who eats eggs though since chicken are treated kinda poorly… I know some people opt out of that specifically or only buy the super certified free range $10/dz eggs so it’s not a good everyday food at that price, etc.
I also recommend looking into Indian and/or other Asian vegetarian recipes (I know there’s a lot of variety in Asia but just pick a country with food you like) because those cuisines have some good vegetarian fare that’s flavorful and has varied ingredients. You’d have to make it with your diet in mind of course but I lost a lot of weight eating homemade Thai curries and soups.

No. 355019

>>288273
Lentils, beans, chickpeas, eggs, and brown rice. Fatty foods like avocado are also very filling. Since you're restricting calories broccoli and cauliflower are super low calorie and you can add them to just about anything. You can make filling and delicious soups with any vegetables and pulses you have lying around. Egg fried rice with veg, baked/broiled veg with rice or potatoes, oatmeal, omelettes, and curries are all easy to make, filling, and low calorie, if you control how much fat and carbs you add.

No. 355026

>>354538
I’m not vegan but I think I could go through with it 100% if it wasn’t for dairy products such as butter, cream, cheeses and so on, I guess lacto-vegetarianism is the term for it. I try to eat as clean as possible and avoid highly processed foods, and I think a lot of dairy substitutes are highly processed (in particular there is increasing evidence for emulsifiers being inflammatory) and in general just not as good, so I’d rather eat something consisting of “whole food” ingredients than add soy cream or whatever. I love vegetable soups but I pretty much always add milk or cream to them, it’s great both nutritionally speaking and flavor-wise. I will always use animal fat for cooking because of the industrial processing cooking oils go through. But if you really don’t want to eat these products I think getting more fat from other sources is good. I love snacking on nuts, especially cashew. I think they are very filling in an of themselves and you can add them to a lot of recipes such as stir-fries or salads. Cold-pressed oils are also good. Don’t use them for frying anything, but you can add them to salads or make hummus etc.

No. 355037

>>355019
I can’t eat lentils or legume type things like chickpeas without having the worst gas and toxic farts of my life, is there something wrong with my bowels?

No. 355042

>>355037
Most people who complain about not being able to eat legumes usually are not used to having enough fiber in your diet, so when they finally do, it makes their digestive system explode. This can be fixed by introducing fiber slowly into your diet. If that's not the case, then maybe you're just sensitive to them.

No. 355059

>>355037
Second this anon >>355042 Fiber is actually eaten by microbiome in your gut. If you don’t eat fiber that often, it means the bacteria that helps you break down fiber literally dies (because they don’t get any food). That will leave the fiber fermenting longer in your intestine, producing gas. So sometimes it’s just a matter of powering through it for a couple of weeks until your microbiome adjusts and you get more bacteria that can break down the legumes effectively. Some people claim to have a sensitivity to something found in lentils/legumes called lectins, but I don't know much about the science behind this and the symptoms seems similar to what you'd experience if you generally have a wacky gut flora. I think food is so much more complicated that what we've thought. Anyway, I've seen some of these people say salt brining the legumes extensively can help, so soaking your legumes in salted water for several days (water should be replaced after 24 hours then every 12th hour). I assume pre-fermentation can also be helpful but idk how common it is to ferment legumes.

No. 355067

>>355059
>Fiber is actually eaten by microbiome in your gut. If you don’t eat fiber that often, it means the bacteria that helps you break down fiber literally dies (because they don’t get any food).
Wooowww, this could be part of the reason why I was still constipated despite eating fiber a while ago. I never knew this, I love our intelligent anons. Nta.

No. 355079

>>355067
AYRT. I’m glad I could peak your interest! I'm just someone who’s interested in food and have read some pop science books on the subject, so I’m by no means an expert. There has been a scientific break-through regarding our understanding of the gut microbiome for the past 10 years or so and I think it’s very exciting. If you have a high fiber diet your gut flora will be adapted to breaking down the fiber, so I would assume changing your diet can help with constipation but again I’m not an expert. Food is super intricate though. I hope it’s ok for me to go on a tangent, but I was just about to try veganism when I started dating someone who has fructose malabsorption. I had never heard about it. Turns out his body lacks an enzyme to break down fructose and it’s considered a normal genetic variation. He needs to be mindful about how much fructose he eats, or he gets IBS-like symptoms, so a vegetarian diet for him would be extremely limited in terms of what he could eat. I was mostly into veganism due to environmental reasons, but it led me to really reconsider my stance on it and whether it’s feasible for everyone. So while I think in general all people benefit from eating more fiber (I think even if you have fructose malabsorption, having a healthy gut bacteria can help in alleviating some of these symptoms by doing the job for you??) we have to remember that we are all different in terms of our genetics. He still eats fiber but needs to do so in moderation and in combination with fats and protein. I’ve also heard eating a high carb diet is better if you’re highly active because the body absorbs a certain amount of sugar directly for energy and the rest gets stored in your liver, so if you live a very passive lifestyle on a high carb diet your body can’t utilize the sugar and will just store it as fat in your liver. That being said I think it’s a controversial take and I don’t understand it 100% because I don’t have a background in biology kek.

No. 355085

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What are you doing this November 1, nonnies? Personally, I might go to a fancy vegan restaurant or a cafe and order the things I usually avoid due to their high price. And then I'll listen to a whole bunch of vegan music, I really like it, but I usually don't listen to it because it's mostly punk/hardcore (not always though) and I avoid lyric-heavy music unless I'm in a right mood.
After that, I'll go to a local vegan "convention" with famous vegans in my country as speakers.

No. 355097

>>288273
I already answered you but if you want something specific here's a really simple and good recipe. https://thaicaliente.com/pad-prik-khing-tofu/
I ate this weekly while I was losing weight (didn't do the fried egg part though); sometimes I would make it a soup/curry and add more water, shirataki noodles and a splash of coconut milk.
I do recommend that brand of curry paste, it tastes good and most are not high in calories.

No. 355116

Always had trouble with eating, was never satiated very much before, but after reading the book "whole foods diet" I finally pushed myself to eating more vegetables. It's been amazing, I feel full after eating, so clearly there was something missing and my body just didnt know what. 90% whole foods and 10% animal produce works best for me, and I'm sure if the info was more widely available more people would be vegetarian, but obviously with all the politics and nitty gritty details the establishment pushes out people already have their plates full.

No. 355119

>>355116
I recently watched and read some stuff about the Mcgovern Report (1970s US government report recommending basically what you just said) and how the meat/sugar/dairy industries threw a pissfit and got it rewritten. it would be nice if people could get better public messaging/information about it but oh well.

No. 355202

>>355116
That’s so awesome anon! It’s frustrating because it really is that simple, yet a lot of people try very hard to better their own health but are simply misinformed.

>>355119
Looking into this and I think the Mcgovern Report’s understanding about nutrition is a bit outdated, but the bottom line of eating more whole foods stands true. We know today that animal fat is not bad, we also know eating fruit in abundance can negatively impact your cholesterol (unless you are highly active) because they contain such high amounts of sugar. Veggies are superior to fruit because of this. I think whether you are vegan, vegetarian or someone who eats meat, we all benefit from eating less processed foods and getting more fiber into our diet. When it comes to information about nutrition it should be anchored in science, so we should also be critical of any industry that has a stake in the game. I wonder what kind of impact it could have had on the average American’s lifestyle if the report hadn’t been rewritten. It's really unfortunate.

No. 370244

I'm living paycheck to paycheck so I made a point to stop buying meat. It always expires before I eat all of it, and it's too expensive to purchase single cuts or half-portions depending on how frequently I eat them. So what's been saving my ass?
>dark red kidney beans
>pre-pressed tofu (baked or thrown in the air fryer with spices)
>oatmeal with frozen berries
>raw sugar
>rice

I used to be vegan when I was underaged… now I just eat whatever's most affordable, which appears to be frozen plant products and beans.

No. 370252

Oddly enough, I don’t eat a lot of meat, not because of health reasons, I just think most meat is really gross. I only eat chicken when it’s white meat, and fish. I don’t think it’s had any significant effects, because I get protein through stuff like eggs, tofu, and yogurt. I find that I gain and lose weight very fast though, depending on if I overeat or not. I think it’s a lot easier to overeat when it’s not meat, but self control helps a lot

No. 370270

I admit I like the texture of meat and its ability to absorb seasonings, sauces and marinades. But I hate that the only way to get it is to kill an animal. I would be ok with lab grown meat if it's ethical and healthy with no side effects, and not insanely expensive.
Red meat gives me digestion issues all the time, I think I have a sensitivity to it or something though.
I agree with vegan morals but find vegan mock animal products too bland and hard to eat, so I'm waiting for better alternatives.

No. 390474

>>370244
Where do you buy pre-pressed tofu cheap?

No. 390624

>>370270
Well if it makes it any better, you kill way more animals eating produce from megacrops than meat from local farms.

No. 390840

sage for personal blogging, but i was vegan for ~2 years (was vegetarian beforehand) before recovering from restrictive eating, now after a year of eating animal products i feel ready to go vegetarian again. i completely agree with veganism on an ethical level & have begun to feel viscerally repulsed by meat. i plan to eat vegan at home and be lacto-ovo veggie when dining out with friends or eating at friends/families’ home… subsisting off iceberg lettuce and shredded carrots when i go to my boomer relatives’ home because they don’t understand how to make dietary accommodations is just unrealistic and unfeasible for me at this time. i wish i lived somewhere that was more amenable to veganism, also sadly my favorite vegan restaurant in my city closed down this past year.

been really loving on hummus, broccoli, blueberries, edamame, tofu with szechuan sauce, lentils, & rice lately. it’s crazy how much better i feel getting a good ~20-30 grams of fiber per day. dunno if this is just my personal food psychosis but it’s like i can tangibly feel my blood sugar stabilizing and my digestive system being cleansed when i’m eating this way.

No. 390846

>>390840
Sounds like a healthy diet! I’ve also been a vegetarian for a very long time, and I get that same visceral reaction to meat. I’ve never gone vegan though, even if I don’t like the diary industry. I just love milk and cheese and yogurt too damn much. FYI in case you’re new, you didn’t sage properly kek

No. 390848

>>390840
You don't have to sage on the ot boards.

No. 390869

>>390624
This, if you're doing it for ethical reasons, rather than going strictly vegan or vegetarian, it's best to make informed choices based on where you live, which may sometimes include eating meat to round out your diet in absence if more eco-friendly substitutes. Nothing against veganism, I'm nearly entirely vegan due to health-related dietary restrictions and benefit heavily off of all the advances vegan food has made over the years.

No. 390876

>>390624
nta and genuine question as a meat-eater, how can eating produce kill more animals?

No. 390883

>>390876
monocropping kills a massive amount of small animals and when you add up all the insects, worms, rodents and birds that get killed, you end up with a vastly higher bodycount than you get from raising something like beef

No. 390895

>>390876
Additional to what >>390883 said, when it come to environmental concernsz the stress of overproducing a specific crop or transporting it thousands of miles to meet demand is often much more detrimental than the impact of raising animals. You can also factor in that certain crops are directly tied to human rights abuses which you'd assume should also be an issue for those so concerned about animal welfare.

No. 390896

>>390883
Most crops go into feeding livestock. Less livestock, less crops

No. 390908

>>390624
This doesn't make sense to me - meat eaters also eat crops? Nobody is eating only local meat. By this logic, they're contributing to both kinds of animal death.



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