- "Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products—particularly in diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals."
Similar to vegetarian cuisine, but not necessarily excluding dairy, eggs, and other animal-derived products.
Nutrition: Understanding the importance of nutrients and their sources in a plant-based diet.
Cooking Techniques: Various methods to cook vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes.
Flavor Profiles: Utilizing and incorporating different spices, herbs, and seasonings for maximum flavor in plant-based dishes.
Plant-Based Proteins: Learning about plant-based sources of protein such as legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
Alternative Dairy Products: Replacement options for dairy products such as plant-based milk, cheese, and yogurt.
Gluten-Free Options: Understanding gluten-free grains and flours to make plant-based meals that cater to those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
Organizing Recipes: Ways to adapt conventional recipes for plant-based diets or finding plant-based recipes online or in books.
Budgeting: How to save money and reduce food waste when eating a plant-based diet.
Sustainability: The impact of a plant-based diet on the environment and ethical eating practices.
Local and Seasonal Produce: Understanding the benefits of using locally grown and seasonal produce in plant-based cooking.
Menu Planning: Strategies to plan plant-based meals for the week or month with variety and nutrition taken into account.
Food Presentation: Techniques to present plant-based meals attractively.
Cultural Cuisine: Exploring plant-based cuisine from different cultures worldwide.
Food Photography: Methods to enhance food photography to showcase plant-based dishes.
Fermentation: Methods to ferment vegetables and fruits to enhance flavor and nutrients in plant-based dishes.
Vegan Cuisine: It involves the elimination of all animal products and by-products, such as meat, dairy, eggs, honey, and gelatin.
Raw Cuisine: Raw vegan cuisine that encompasses preparing food without cooking above 118 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain enzymes, nutrients and the life force of the food.
Mediterranean Cuisine: This cuisine is plant-based and is inspired by the food of the Mediterranean Basin, including fruits, vegetables, grains, bread, legumes, olives, and olive oil.
Indian Cuisine: Indian food comprises a wide variety of dishes featuring legumes, vegetables, and dairy products, cooked with spices and herbs.
Japanese Cuisine: It comprises various plant-based dishes such as soy sauce, tofu, miso soup, various vegan sushi options, and stir-fried vegetable dishes.
Mexican Cuisine: Mexican foods include rice and beans, vegetable and tofu enchiladas and tacos, pico de gallo or salsa, guacamole, and corn tortillas.
Thai Cuisine: Thai dishes are characterized by the use of fresh herbs and spices, vegetable curries, soups, and stir-fried dishes with noodles and tofu.
Middle Eastern Cuisine: It includes dishes like hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, baba ganoush, and various pickled vegetable salads.
- "Dietary vegans, also known as 'strict vegetarians,' refrain from consuming meat, eggs, dairy products, and any other animal-derived substances."
- "An ethical vegan is someone who not only excludes animal products from their diet but also tries to avoid using animals, animal products, and animal-tested products wherever practical."
- "Environmental veganism refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable."
- "Further motivations for vegan diets include concerns about animal welfare."
- "Vegan diets tend to be higher in dietary fiber, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and phytochemicals, and lower in dietary energy, saturated fat, cholesterol, omega-3 fatty acid, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12."
- "As a result of the elimination of all animal products, a poorly-planned vegan diet can lead to particular nutritional deficiencies that counteract its beneficial effects and may cause serious health issues."
- "Vitamin B12 supplementation is important because its deficiency can cause blood disorders and potentially irreversible neurological damage; this danger is also one of the most common in poorly-planned non-vegan diets."
- "The word vegan was coined by Donald Watson and his later wife Dorothy Morgan in 1944."
- "Interest in veganism increased significantly in the 2010s."