Not all Morning Star products are vegan, but some are--the ground "burger" for example. And some frozen "burgers" say vegan on the package. Also, Tofurkey and Light life make some good slices for sandwiches and "Chick" and "beef" strips for stir frys, etc.
I too would like to be more vegan some day--maybe when my kids are out of the house. I have done it for periods of time and make vegan meals sometimes, but not always. (Milk chocolate would probably be the hardest thing for me to give up forever)
I know everyone hates PETA, but they have some really good vegan recipes--"Beefless" Stew, Szechuan Noodles, and Chickpea Curry, and pina colada bread are favorites of mine. Some vegan cookbooks rely on Tahini a lot, and though I like it in moderation, when everything has it in it, it gets tiring fast.
Also, if you drink fortified soy milk, I don't think you have to worry about B12. There is 50% of what you need in 1 glass of Silk Soy milk.
And you don't have to be a total vegan either. Its very difficult to avoid every kind of animal product or product tested on animals, but you just do what you can. Its better than nothing.
I think there are a fair number of vegetarians here. Maybe we could share some favorite vegetarian/vegan recipes. I'm always looking for new ones.
Oh and someone mentioned not wanting to just eat a plate of vegetables. Vegans eat other things too--nuts, beans, tofu. There are lots of things available in health stores now too, even in your regular grocery store.
Good Luck!
I too would like to be more vegan some day--maybe when my kids are out of the house. I have done it for periods of time and make vegan meals sometimes, but not always. (Milk chocolate would probably be the hardest thing for me to give up forever)
I know everyone hates PETA, but they have some really good vegan recipes--"Beefless" Stew, Szechuan Noodles, and Chickpea Curry, and pina colada bread are favorites of mine. Some vegan cookbooks rely on Tahini a lot, and though I like it in moderation, when everything has it in it, it gets tiring fast.
Also, if you drink fortified soy milk, I don't think you have to worry about B12. There is 50% of what you need in 1 glass of Silk Soy milk.
And you don't have to be a total vegan either. Its very difficult to avoid every kind of animal product or product tested on animals, but you just do what you can. Its better than nothing.
I think there are a fair number of vegetarians here. Maybe we could share some favorite vegetarian/vegan recipes. I'm always looking for new ones.
Oh and someone mentioned not wanting to just eat a plate of vegetables. Vegans eat other things too--nuts, beans, tofu. There are lots of things available in health stores now too, even in your regular grocery store.
Good Luck!
