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mercredi 12 mars 2014

Make The Transition To A New Lifestyle Choice Easier With Vegan Frozen Meals

By Jaclyn Hurley


These days it's becoming increasingly important to think about your choices as a consumer and how these choices impact on the world around you. This is why so many people are now becoming vegans. They make the ethical choice of living a lifestyle that is friendlier to animals and the environment. Of course it's not that easy to just give up the foods that you've always enjoyed, but vegan frozen meals are a great way to ease the transition.

Vegans are people who don't eat any animal products whatsoever. This means that unlike vegetarians, who usually eat dairy and often egg products, vegans stay away from foods like cheese, yogurt, milk and even honey. The reason for this choice is often religion or the ethics involved in animal husbandry.

It's not difficult to eat only vegan meals. You simply need to put in a bit of effort when you cook, just like with any other kind of diet. For many people this is where the challenge comes in because you don't always have the time or the energy to spend hours in the kitchen. Luckily a frozen meal requires not much more than taking it from the freezer, removing the lid and switching on the oven.

Veganism is especially easy if you like ethnic foods. Indian curries are one of the most common ways to eat well without having to rely on meat or dairy products for taste and substance. The cuisines of other Asian countries like China, Japan and the nations of Southeast Asia are particularly suited to veganism too. However, you'll also find plenty of options in the cuisines of, for instance, Latin America or the Middle East.

To be vegan you don't necessarily have to be a lover of ethnic cuisine or of dishes normally associated with hippies. These days it's easy to find your favorite comfort foods in versions that don't contain any animal products. Pop a pot pie in the oven for a quick trip back to your childhood or enjoy a macaroni and cheese made with a dairy-free cheese substitute.

Dairy-free cheese is also great for making fast foods. There are varieties that melt into a deliciously gooey texture, making them perfect for pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches. Legumes such as lentils, soy or beans are a great standby for burgers. Many companies specializing in foods for vegans now also make hot dogs from vegetable protein and often these actually taste better than their meaty counterparts.

There are plenty of dessert options that you can store in the freezer for later use too. Egg-free cakes and baked desserts are easy to find and to make. Ice cream doesn't have to be in the form of sorbet but can have a creamy taste with the addition of avocado or coconut milk. Even chocoholics can get their fix with dairy-free chocolate as an ingredient in, for example, brownies.

Frozen meals that are suitable for vegans are easy to come by these days. Most grocery stores stock some but for a wider variety, you may want to visit your local health-food store. You can also order dishes online. Another option is to prepare extra whenever you cook and just freeze portions for those days when you don't have the time or energy to spend in the kitchen.




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