Jodi and Amy

Jodi and Amy

Vegan, Vegetarian or Flexitarian?

Vegans are those who eat plant products only. No products derived from animals, meat, eggs, dairy, honey, fur or leather.

Becoming a Vegan is very challenging.

If its overwhelming becoming a VEGAN, here are some groovy choices to start with:

Vegetarians eat mostly plant products. A lacto-vegetarian include plant foods + dairy. A lacto-ovo vegetarian include dairy + eggs. A Vegetarian who will eat fish is called pescevegetarian or piscetarian, but consume no red meat, chicken or pork.

Flexitarians are those who eat a mostly vegetarian diet, but occasionally eat meat.

*Enjoy our 125+ Pink Vegan Recipes (low sodium)! All of our recipes can be altered to suit the needs of Vegans, Vegetarians and Flexitarian's alike!

*This blog is an attempt to provide healthier low sodium recipe choices. Scientific evidence overwhelming suggests that we need to use less sodium and add many fruits and vegetables to our diet.

*Calcium, eat broccoli, beans, leafy green vegetables, almonds, soy milk, tofu and calcium-fortified orange juice!

*Protein, beans, lentils, tofu, soy or almond milk, peanut or almond butter, peas, tempeh, whole grains, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, walnuts and almonds, seeds and seitan (wheat gluten).

*B12 (which is not found in plants), for a healthy nervous system. Make sure to include beans, nuts, whole grains and leafy green vegetables for iron.

*Omega-3 fatty acids, another essential nutrient. Found in fish, flax seeds, hemp seed and oils and algae.

*Choline, found in lettuce. Buy dark leafy green lettuce, like Romaine.

*ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE MAKING A DIETARY CHANGE*

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Heavenly Hashbrown Bake

Heavenly!

Serves 4 - 6

1 lb bag frozen hashbrowns (16 oz)

Spray oil a 2 quart casserole or baking dish, add frozen hashbrowns and set aside.

2 c Vegan shredded cheese (Daiya and Teese brands melt well)

1/4 c + 2 t "Earth Balance" buttery spread or sticks, divided

1 - 1/2 c Vegan sour cream

1/4 c onion, chopped fine

1/4 t fresh cracked black pepper

Paprika

In a saucepan over low heat, combine cheese and 1/4 c "Earth Balance" buttery spread or sticks. Stir until almost melted. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream, onion and black pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the hashbrowns and carefully mix to coat. Dot with remaining 2 t "Earth balance" buttery spread or sticks and sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes or until bubbling.
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