samedi 15 mars 2014

Make An Easy Ethical Lifestyle Choice 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.

With veganism being especially popular in countries like India, it's inevitable that there are many fragrant curries that don't contain anything that comes from animals. Chinese, Japanese and other Asian cuisines also have plenty of vegan options. Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisines are great choices too.

People often think of vegans as health nuts who munch on brown rice and lentils all day. While many vegans do prefer healthy meal options and unprocessed foods, this doesn't mean that you can't fall back on comfort food sometimes. With dairy-free cheese substitutes becoming more readily available, there is no reason why you can't enjoy a cheesy pasta dish, for example.

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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