The Vegan Source

Mock Tuna Salad

2011-07-25T14:05:00.000-04:00

This recipe makes a delicious sandwich! I toast it on Ezekiel Bread...outstanding!

This tuna-friendly version is better than the real thing!

1(15oz.) cans chick-peas, drained
2 avocado ripe & smashed
3 T. prepared organic mustard
1 T. lemon juice
2/3 cup minced celery
1/3 cup minced dill pickle
1/3 cup sunflower seeds put in food processor
¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 T. chopped onion
1/2 roma tomato chopped
½ sea salt
pepper, to taste

Process chick peas to desired consistency. Then process sunflower seeds, dill pickle, & onion. Add Lemon,nutritional yeast, minced celery,prepared mustard, sea salt & pepper to processed ingredients. Chop tomato and mash avocado. Add to ingredients. Place on toasted sprouted bread, top with spinach leaves. I add more mustard to the finished sandwich. Enjoy!

Vegan Diet and Breast Cancer

2011-07-23T10:05:00.002-04:00

(NaturalNews) In 1940, the risk of a woman getting breast cancer was one in 20. Today that number is one in eight. Risk factors for breast cancer include genetics, family history, and diet. Western diets have changed dramatically since 1950- and not for the better. As our food is filled with more preservatives, toxins, and unnatural fillers and as fast food restaurants appear on every corner, cancer rates consequently have skyrocketed.

The best cure is prevention. The National Cancer Institute estimates that as much as 80% of cancer cases are preventable. Maintaining a healthy diet is the number one thing you can do to prevent yourself from getting breast cancer. A diet low in sugar, dairy, and meat and high in leafy greens, fruits and vitamin D can prevent disease and promote well-being.

Vitamin D is an immune system booster that aids the body in attacking breast cancer cells by preventing them from dividing and multiplying. "Vitamin D is a key component in helping the body respond to many different kinds of assaults and stimuli," says Robert Heaney, Ph.D., professor of medicine at Creighton University. "In the absence of it, you're asking the body to defend itself with one hand tied behind its back."

You can get vitamin D from mushrooms, dark leafy green vegetables, fish oil, soymilk and rice milk. In the summer, spend some time in the sun. Sunlight exposure stimulates vitamin D production in the skin. According to Dr. Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show, fair-skinned people need about 10-15 minutes of sunshine a day while darker skinned individuals can benefit from up to an hour of sun exposure. In the winter months Dr. Oz recommends taking vitamin D supplements.

In addition to getting enough vitamin D, maintaining a healthy diet is key to breast cancer prevention. Breast cancer survivor Elaine Sloan attributes her vegan diet to keeping her cancer-free for 17 years since her diagnosis.

"Before my mastectomy, I ate lots of eggs, cheese, and other dairy products," says Sloan. "I knew I had to make some changes if I wanted to live a long, healthy life. My son suggested I consider a vegan diet. After reading that high-fat diets may well contribute to breast cancer, I knew that going vegan would be a step in saving my life in the future."

Studies have shown that a diet high in animal products and dairy- which is full of hormones and saturated fat- can cause breast cancer, while vegan diets can help prevent and even reverse it. A vegan diet is a plant-based diet where all animal products such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and dairy are avoided.

There are several ways that a vegan diet reduces the risk of breast cancer. When our body is overloaded with toxins, it is unable to fight off disease. However, the body naturally wants to heal itself and we can help it do that by eating the proper nutrition. According to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "People consuming a low-fat vegetarian diet tend to have higher levels of natural killer cells, which appear to make the immune system more effective in destroying tumors."

A diet high in animal fat, especially the carcinogens found in cooked red meat, and the fat-soluble hormones found in milk from cows can be toxic to your system. According to Arthur Upton, former Director of The National Cancer Institute, "Both breast cancer and colon cancer have been generally associated with the level of consumption of animal fat."

A diet high in fruits and vegetables is beneficial because of the phytochemicals found in produce, which aid the immune system in destroying tumors. Plant-based dieters tend to get the recommended amount of servings of produce while those following a typical Western diet do not.

Western countries have much higher rates of breast cancer than Asian countries such as Japan where the diet is much lower in animal fat. When Japanese women are raised on Western diets, their breast cancer risk dramatically increases.

"A Harvard Medical School study of more than 90,000 women revealed that the women who ate the most meat were nearly twice as likely to develop breast cancer as those who did not eat much meat," says Sloan. "Personally, I don't need another study to tell me that meat, eggs, and dairy products are unhealthy and vegan foods are wholesome and beneficial. I can feel the difference for myself."

Following a vegan diet has many health benefits. "Since I switched to a vegan diet, my energy level has increased, my cholesterol level has decreased, and I feel healthier overall," says Sloan. "But the best health benefit is the peace of mind I get from knowing that I'm much less likely to have a breast cancer relapse."

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Learn more: http://www.NaturalNews.com/027334_cancer_diet_breast.html#ixzz1SwAMtl5s

NO SOY SAUCE

2011-07-23T09:35:00.000-04:00

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3-4 cloves garlic
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
garlic powder, onion powder, tumeric, coriander to taste

Roughly chop garlic and add them to the balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Let sit overnite.
Add molasses, salt and spices. 1 t. or so of garlic and onion powder and just a pinch of tumeric and coriander, mix well and store in refrigerator.

Raw Avacado Basil Pesto Sauce

2011-05-19T14:20:00.001-04:00

While cooking 8 ounces of your favorite pasta prepare the pesto recipe below:

1 bunch of Basil (2 1/2 oz)
4 tablespoons pine nuts
2 ripe avocados
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
salt to taste
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Put all the ingredients in a food processor. Process until the desired consistency. No need to heat this. When pasta is done pour this mixture over and serve!

Sour "Cream" non dairy soy free

2011-05-19T14:10:00.002-04:00

Sour "Cream" non dairy no soy

1 cup RAW Cashews
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Himala salt
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (organic)
juice of 1 small lemon

Soak raw cashews over night, drain and rinse when done soaking. Put nuts, water, salt, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a food processor. Puree until creamy and smooth. Refrigerate in a airtight container.

I have used this in place of sour cream and love it!!

Study: Contaminated Meats Found in Detroit-Area Grocery Stores

2011-05-15T12:47:00.000-04:00

Study: Contaminated Meats Found in Detroit-Area Grocery Stores

Meet Your Meat (Full Version; All Parts)

2011-05-15T12:45:00.000-04:00

Ronald’s McCruelty Has the Web A-Twitter

2011-05-15T12:22:00.000-04:00

Ronald’s McCruelty Has the Web A-Twitter: "Here's a riddle for you: What has red hair, no heart, and says, \"

'Meet Your Meat'

2011-05-15T12:17:00.000-04:00

'Meet Your Meat': "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals"

We are the Vegans

2011-05-15T12:11:00.000-04:00

Ellen DeGeneres on being vegan

2011-05-15T12:09:00.000-04:00

Daiya products featured on Oprah.mov

2011-05-15T11:26:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite Vegan Restaurants

2011-05-15T10:55:00.000-04:00

While in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida we stumbled upon a vegan restaurant called Sublime. This is no ordinary vegan place...gourmet vegan at its best! The atmosphere is that of fine dining restaurant, cloth napkins & cocktails! There was a line out the door to be seated and we waited 30 minutes to be seated...well worth the wait! Truly a superb affordable culinary wonderland!

This is from www.sublimerestaurant.com:

"Sublime is the vision of owner Nanci Alexander. In 1989, Nanci founded the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida. (ARFF) and has been volunteering as President since. She has been recognized by national and local organizations for her work on behalf of animals.

The creation of Sublime is an extension of her efforts to reduce animal cruelty. Animal agriculture today represents the world's greatest source of animal cruelty and the most significant step any individual can take to reduce this abuse is to move to a plant based diet. The goal of Sublime is to show that plant based food can indeed be sublime.

Additionally, 100% of Sublime's profits will go to organizations that promote animal welfare and a vegan lifestyle."

If you are ever near Ft. Lauderdale please check them out, this will blow you away!

Quick Soy Free Macaroni and "Cheese" - For the die hard cheese lover

2011-05-15T10:11:00.000-04:00

If you think you can't have your favorite dishes because you are a vegan...think again.Here is a recipe for Macaroni and "Cheese" sauce. This is soy and dairy free and very delicious!

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

8 ounces pasta, I use organic elbow pasta
2 cups Daiya style Shreds Cheddar daiyacheese.com
3 tablespoons vegan soy free buttery spread ( I use Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread)
2 cups unsweetened (almond / rice) milk product
1 tablespoons nutritional yeast
¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt optional (I use Himala Salt from Whole Foods)

2 tablespoons prepared mustard
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons organic flour for thickening the sauce

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly when done. In a small pot melt the butter. When melted, add the flour, salt, pepper and paprika, stir to combine.

Stir in the rice/almond milk. Add the cheddar, mustard and nutritional yeast and cook over low/medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning and until the sauce is the right consistency for the macaroni. If after the sauce comes to a slow boil and is too thin you may add more nutritional yeast or flour. Stir in the macaroni and mix together.

Enjoy!

My Vegan Journey

2011-05-14T18:43:00.000-04:00

Hello world!

Thank you for visiting and welcome to my Vegan Soy- Free Journey!

The purpose of this site is to hopefully take away the pain of researching vegan topics so you may find what you need in one location...http://thevegansource.blogspot.com.

This site will be updated daily with new information on recipes, restaurants, world news, & products regarding my soy free vegan journey.

I hope you enjoy and return often...and one more thing...please let your people know we exist so my people can continue doing the leg work to make your vegan journey an enjoyable one.