Delicious Vegan Recipes for Christmas

Christmas is a great time to be with family and friends.  This Christmas , thousands of  vegans in Europe and North America will cook delicious plant-based (compassionate) food for family and friends. You  too can cook delicious vegan fare for your loved ones ...

The internet is awash with amazing vegan recipes for Christmas. Here are the links...

1. https://www.veganricha.com/2015/12/40-vegan-christmas-cookies.html

2.  http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/holiday-spirit-delightful-christmas-cakes/

3. https://www.jamieoliver.com/christmas/collection/vegan/

4 http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/vegan-christmas-recipes

5.  https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/food-drink/host-vegan-christmas/24/11/

Vegan Recipes For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a big festival in United States. Thanksgiving is all about good food, family and friends. From couple of centuries, Thanksgiving is celebrated in United States . Traditionally, Americans eat "Roast Turkey" for Thanksgiving...

Times are changing, and thousands of Americans relish delicious and colorful vegan fare (plant-based food) on Thanksgiving. Many vegans will enjoy "Tofurky", made with tofu and seitan( made from wheat) during Thanksgiving dinner . This year you can get amazing vegan food in Whole Foods Market . Mustard glazed cauliflower, lentil-mushroom stuffing , sauerkraut-roasted rainbow carrots,  and chocolate toffee miniature cake are some of the mouth-watering vegan items in Whole Foods Market during Thanksgiving week.

I'm planning to make yummy food for my family . I will make masala dosa( rice and lentil crepe ), coconut chutney , potato palya (spicy potato salad ), channa masala ( garbanzo beans infused with spicy Indian masala), jeera rice (cumin-flavored rice) , and carrot halwa(grated carrot cooked in homemade almond milk and vegan sugar)

Here are some websites, and youtube videos to help Vegans and Non-vegans make delicious vegan Thanksgiving dinner dishes for their loved ones!

1.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/hearty-holiday-vegetarian-and-vegan-mains-to-satisfy-at-thanksgiving/2017/11/13/32596fc4-c672-11e7-84bc-5e285c7f4512_story.html?utm_term=.eb2583ebf344

2. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/15-plant-based-recipes-for-the-perfect-southern-thanksgiving/

3. http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=10330&catId=2

4. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/planning-vegan-thanksgiving-meal.html

5.  http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/thanksgiving-2017-miami-vegan-holiday-guide-9839004

Vegan Diet (Plant-based diet) is Affordable and Easy!

Many people assume that thriving on vegan diet is expensive. With some planning, it is very easy to thrive on vegan diet. I regularly buy brown rice, oats, beans, lentils , quinoa, spinach, apples, grapes, bananas, almonds, and walnuts from Costco. Sometimes, I purchase vegan ice cream, chocolates, rice milk , and tofu at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods Market. Buying seasonal fruits and vegetables is another great idea to save money...

Here are some great articles to help you to go Vegan!

1. https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/08/23/10-tips-for-saving-money-on-a-plant-based-diet

2. https://www.brit.co/how-to-go-vegetarian-on-budget/

3. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-eating-less-meat-could-save-you-more-money-2017-04-19

4. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/eating-plant-based-is-cheaper/

Nutritious and Tasty Vegan Recipes for Cold Weather

Vegan dishes are tasty, nutritious, and colorful . After going vegan, I have been exploring and relishing variety of lentils, beans, vegetables, greens and fruits. It is so exciting to be a vegan!

Thanks to websites, blogs, and youtube, the cyberspace is awash with delicious and nutritious vegan recipes (Plant-based recipes).

Here are some interesting and nutritious vegan recipes for cold weather

1. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-vegan-comfort-food-recipes-for-winter.html

2. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/ayurvedic-veganism-surviving-the-winter-lisa-hicks/

3. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/tag/vegan-winter-recipes/

4. http://www.theglowingfridge.com/5-vegan-warming-winter-recipes/

Go Vegan, and Save Polar Bears!

Polar Bears are such cute animals. Unfortunately, Global Warming is causing damage to polar bear habitat. The ice is slowly melting in arctic region...

All of us can combat global warming by thriving on plant-based diet (vegan diet). Studies have shown that vegan diet is great for our Environment . And vegan diet is also good for our health.

Here are few thought-provoking articles...

1. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/meat-climate-change-polar-bears-eating-dolphins/

2. https://www.globalanimal.org/2017/02/27/everyday-ways-to-save-the-polar-bear/

3. https://polarbearsinternational.org/get-involved/actions-with-impact/

4.  https://www.instagram.com/polarbearsinternational/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/polarbearsinternational/?hl=en

Vegan Recipes for Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights. During Diwali, Hindus make delicious sweets. Burfis , kheer and halwa is colorful and taste delicious.

The Internet is awash with numerous yummy vegan sweet recipes from Indian cuisine. Here are the links to awesome recipes...

1.  http://www.veganricha.com/category/diwali

2. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/dairy-free-indian-sweets/

3. https://holycowvegan.net/karanji-recipe/

4. http://www.ethivegan.com/recipe-besan-ladoos-gluten-free/

Happy Diwali!

PETA Protects Animals

 PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is an amazing organization for protect innocent animals. I think PETA has played a pivotal role in convincing people to thrive on plant-based diet (vegan)...

Thanks to Ingrid Newkirk, and thousands of PETA volunteers across the world for selfless service. Today, we don't see elephants and lions performing in circus, as PETA has worked for years to stop "animal cruelty". Thanks to PETA, millions of students are using interactive computer simulations instead of killing frogs , cats, and pigs during "animal dissection".

Please visit PETA to know more about their amazing work...

Climate Change is Killing Our Beautiful Earth

Global warming is causing air pollution, droughts, floods and hurricanes across the world. Animals, and people across the world are suffering...

What we eat every day has an impact on our environment. People can combat global warming by eating plant-based food every day. United Nations is urging people to eat less meat and dairy products.

Today, I read a very interesting "Questions and Answers" about Global Warming, Solar Energy,  and Electric cars in New York Times.

Here is the link ...

 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/climate/what-is-climate-change.html

October 2 - World Farms Animals Day

Mahatma Gandhi is a legend. Today, Mahatma Gandhiji's principles and ideas is followed by millions of people in India and across the world. President Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr consider Mahatma Gandhi as their inspiration.

Mahatma Gandhi was born more than a century ago on October 2 in Gujarat, India. Mahatma Gandhi followed the principle of Nonviolence to free India from the British.

Mahatma Gandhi had great respect for animals. When he was a young adult, he took a vow not to consume cow's milk after he came to know the cruel procedure, Phooka or Doom Dev. Unfortunately, this cruel procedure still takes place in many countries. Mahatma Gandhi says, "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated." I'm sure Gandhi would advocate vegan diet (cruel-free diet) if he were alive today...

To honor Mahatma Gandhi, October 2 is celebrated as World Farms Animal Day. Thousands of people are motivated to go vegan on this day.

Please watch this video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yP-L5H3KMg&t=29s

 http://www.dayforanimals.org/

Vegan Diet While Traveling

 Many vegetarians and vegans feel that it hard to find good plant-based food while traveling to new city or country. Before visiting any city or a country, I always make sure to visit the website HappyCow to get an idea about the vegetarian and vegan restaurants. And I always carry delicious dates, cashews and almonds.And I also have chutney pudi (Indian spice blend) to mix with oatmeal to make masala oatmeal!

Today, I read an interesting article - How to stick to your vegetarian or vegan diet while you're traveling. Here is the link...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/how-to-stick-to-your-vegetarian-or-vegan-diet-while-youre-traveling/2017/08/31/bc95a696-89c1-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html?utm_term=.1cd1efdbb370

Cruel-free( Vegan) Lunch in Schools

The 18th century gave rights to man. In 1786, the French national assembly passed a bill of human rights. The 19th century gave rights to slaves, thanks to Abraham Lincoln, who did not mind facing a civil war. He said slavery is a sin against humanity. The 20th century gave rights to women. The 21st century will give rights to animals. ---

                                                                  Dada J.P. Vaswani

It is so good to know that so many schools have started vegan food option in numerous schools across United States. Recently, I read that seven High Schools  in Los Angeles area have started offering vegan food. And in India, German International School has started offering vegan food!

Our world will be filled with eternal love, peace and prosperity if everyone thrives on vegan fare(Plant-based food).

Here are the interesting links related to vegan food option at schools...

1.  http://www.dailynews.com/social-affairs/20170822/lausd-schools-are-cooking-up-a-vegan-menu-starting-at-these-campuses

2. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/los-angeles-schools-vegan-meals/

3. http://www.mercyforanimals.org/vegan-school-lunches-on-the-rise

4. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/10/14/5-schools-changing-the-future-of-healthy-school-lunches

Vegans in Hong Kong

Across the world, it is nice to see that many people are going vegan . People are going vegan for various reasons...

According to a survey, people in Hong Kong consume a lot of red meat . Fortunately, there is a small vegan group in Hong Kong...

I hope vegans in Hong Kong will inspire many people to go eat less meat or go vegan...

Today, I read interesting articles about vegans in Hong Kong...

1. http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2107382/meet-meat-free-hong-kong-parents-vegan-mission

2. http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2105436/vegan-hong-kong-bodybuilder-hin-chun-chui-wrestles-protein

3. http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/2095523/nine-best-veggie-burgers-hong-kong-chosen-meat-eater-and

4. http://www.vegankittycat.com/en/2016/07/07/looking-for-vegan-food-in-hong-kong-easy/

Tasty and Nutritious Vegan Food

Many people assume that vegan food (plant-based food) is boring . Folks assume that vegans thrive on salads!

I have been a vegan for the past ten years, and every few days, I'm exploring variety of fruits, vegetables, ancient grains and millets. It is really so interesting and exciting to be a VEGAN!

Thanks to amazing vegan videos and pictures. These days youtube, Instagrams, facebook and blogs are awash with mouth-watering vegan recipes and enticing vegan fare.

Next time when your friend or cousin says that vegan food is boring. Just show them these amazing vegan food pictures...

1. https://www.instagram.com/ohsheglows/

2. http://theminimalistvegan.com/high-quality-vegan-blogs/

3. https://www.facebook.com/yumveganrecipes/

4. http://www.veganricha.com/

5. https://holycowvegan.net/

Venus Williams - Tennis Legend is a Raw Vegan

Today, Venus Williams is one of the best tennis player in the world . Venus Williams and her sister Serena Williams are an inspiration to millions of girls across the world.

Venus Williams thrives on raw vegan diet. From past couple of years Venus Williams has been relishing raw vegan food. Venus Williams says, "vegan diet has changed my life". Venus Williams became a raw vegan when she was suffering from autoimmune disease.

Here are some interesting articles to know more about Venus Williams and her raw vegan diet...

1. http://www.health.com/nutrition/venus-williams-raw-vegan-diet

2. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/25/travel/venus-williams-loves-museums-vegan-food-and-late-nights.html

3. http://www.health.com/celebrities/venus-williams-us-open-2017

4. https://veganuary.com/people/venus-serena-williams/

Vegan Cheese Made With Nuts

I know many people who want to become Vegan, but "CHEESE" is causing big problem! For many Westerners and some Asians, it is really very hard to give up cheese...

Thanks to creative vegans for making cheese with nuts! These days, so many people are relishing vegan cheese across the world. If you are in United States or Canada, Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's carry delicious vegan cheese.

You can also make delicious vegan cheese at home. Here are some links to make vegan cheese...

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE5yXKNe-mc

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXPiw4hJN8M

3. https://www.today.com/food/how-make-best-vegan-cheese-ever-t102431

4. https://andreadrugay.com/2012/05/04/easy-cashew-cheese-vegan-raw/

5. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/cashew-herb-cheese/

Vegan Food in Yugal Kunj, Atlanta

Yugal Kunj is a Radha Krishna temple and community center in Atlanta. On last sunday of every month, Bhajans(devotional songs) entice people to fall in love with Lord Krishna. Recently, on sunday my family and I immensely enjoyed the divine Bhajans.  And the dinner prasad was so good...

Fresh vegetarian food is prepared daily at Yugal Kunj. My friend volunteers in the kitchen, and she showed in their huge cooking appliances and walk-in refrigerator. Yugal Kunj takes catering orders for vegetarian food. And most of the food items are vegan!

For appetizers - samosas, gobhi fry (cauliflower fritters), pakoras(garbanzo flour fritters). Delicious snacks such as bhel puri, pani puri , vada pav and pav bhaji will make people fall in love with Indian cuisine. Rajma (red kidney beans cooked in tomato sauce) and channa masala (garbanzo beans in tomato sauce) taste delicious with roti and paratha (flat breads) . They also have "vegan payasam " in their menu!

For kids, they have Bal Vihar, music classes, Yoga and also summer camp. They have also started Hindi classes . Here, kids learn about ancient Hindu customs, culture and philoshy. Adults have the oppurtunity to volunteer. You should visit Yugal Kunj if  you want to more about the oldest and eternal religion - Hinduism.

If you reside in Atlanta, please use their catering service for your kids birthday , anniversaries, baby shower and reunions. The folks in kitchen department are humble and very friendly. You can contact
Yugal Kunj catering service at 1-678-920-6669 or e-mail info@yugalkunj.org

Visit  Yugal Kunj

Dr Neal Barnard - Living Vegan Legend

Thanks to enormous work by Dr Neal Barnard, every day, thousands of people are inspired to go VEGAN in United States and many other countries across the world. Today, so many doctors are advocating plant-based diet for a variety of diseases. In short, doctors no longer feel it's weird to be a vegetarian or vegan ...

Dr Neal Barnard is the president of PCRM (Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine ) .Dr Neal Barnard visits numerous cities and talks about the benefits of plant-based diet (vegan diet) . He is also the author of numerous books - Power Foods For The Brain , The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook , The Plant-Based Journey , The Foods That Cause You To Lose Weight,  and The Cancer Survivor's Guide

I like to hear his inspiring talks in Youtube. He explains logically about the wonderful benefits of plant-based diet. Today, many Americans are thankful to Dr Neal Barnard for saving precious lives...

Please listen to these amazing talks by Dr. Neal Barnard

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ONFix_e4k

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqFC3tzAYiE

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDgA3T_JF2A

Sri Krishna Vilas in Cumming, Atlanta

If you are in Atlanta, and want to eat some good traditional south Indian food, then you should go to Sri Krishna Vilas in Cumming. Masala dosas, idli, rava doas, and vada is really good. In the afternoon, their Thali(variety of dishes including roti, rice, sambar, papad, side dishes and a sweet) is very popular.  I also like pooris, chole bhatara and vegetable biryani in this restaurant.

Sometimes, chats (Bombay street food) such as bhel puri, papdi chat and masala puri is also tasty and spicy here! Yesterday, I ate bhel puri, but it was so salty. I asked for sweet chutney, and it was sour! I guess this happens in most of the good restaurants...

In short, Sri Krisha Vilas is great for vegetarians and vegans. Please tell your friends and family in Atlanta to go to this restaurant even if they are not vegetarian or vegan

1. http://skvilas.com/

2. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sri-Krishna-Vilas/575183439274297

3.  https://hungrybunni.wordpress.com/2017/01/22/sri-krishna-vilas/

Protein-Rich Vegan Breakfast

Protein- rich vegan breakfast has been giving enormous energy and "guilt-free" happy feeling for millions of women across the world. I'm a vegan and start with my day with fruits. I usually eat mangoes, cherries or banana. Sometimes, I make yummy smoothies with banana, strawberries and few curry leaves or spinach leaves.  Around noon, I blend couple of dates, soaked almonds and walnuts to make nutritious drink. I sometimes add soaked cashew nuts, poppy seeds, chia seeds  or sesame seeds. This is so filling, and I don't feel like eating till six in the evening...

These days everyone I know is having green smoothie for breakfast! Greens such as spinach, kale , drumstick leaves, mint, cilantro or curry leaves is blended with fruits and dates. You should try green smoothie, if you have not yet tried it...

Today, I read interesting articles regarding nutritious vegan breakfast and lunch. Please read these amazing articles for ideas and tips to eat healthy nutritious fare every day!

1. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/high-protein-vegan-breakfasts

2. http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/07/25/the-best-ways-to-eat-chia-seeds_a_23046142/

3. http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18521/lifestyle-diets/vegan/breakfast/

4.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/recipes/the-best-nutribullet-breakfast-smoothie-recipes/

5.  http://www.dailynews.com/health/20170724/nutrition-a-smooth-way-to-make-sure-smoothies-are-healthful

Raw Papaya Vegetarian Curry

A couple of days ago, I cooked raw papaya curry . It had pungent taste. I liked the raw papaya curry with brown rice. My MIL gave me the recipe, and she told me that her friend from Mysore gave the traditional recipe .

Raw papaya is very nutritious . South Indian cuisine has numerous tasty raw papaya recipes . Folks make salad, chutney , kootu(lentil based curry) and gojju (tamarind and coconut based curry).

If you like traditional recipes from Southern region of India, then you may like this...

Raw Papaya Gojju

Ingredients

2 cups of  chopped raw papaya (peel the green skin)
1/4 cup fresh coconut
 3 to 4 red chilies
1/2 spoon black mustard seeds
2 Tbsp tamarind juice
2 Tbsp jaggery
Asafoetida - a pinch

Method

1. Cook the raw papaya till soft, but not mushy.
2. Grind coconut , red chillies, mustard seeds , tamarind and jaggery to a coarse paste using 1/2 cup water.
3. Heat canola oil or cocnut oil, add mustard seeds and asafoetida. Now, add raw papaya and ground paste . Add one cup of water and salt. Let it boil for few minutes. Enjoy it with hot rice or Indian bread such chappathis.

Vegan Food in Ahmedabad (A city in India)

I haven't been to Ahmedabad , but I have heard that it is a wonderful city for vegetarians and vegans. Gujarati cuisine is brimming with numerous vegetarian and vegan recipes. Gujarati cuisine is colorful and yummy. If you are interested in cooking Gujarati food, then youtube is awash with tasty vegan recipes. It is very easy to veganize Gujarati dishes. Just use olive oil or vegetable to replace ghee. In short, Ahmedabad is a mecca for vegetarians and vegans

A restaurant -The Philopshy Club is very popular among vegans and vegetarians in Ahmedabad.

Recently, Ahmedabad has been declared by UNESCO as India's World Heritage City! Mahatma Gandhiji initiated India's freedom in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad is home to age old Hindu temples and Jain temples.

Today, I read interesting articles about vegan lifestyle in Ahmedabad...

1.  http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/vegan-in-my-city/articleshow/59611129.cms

2. https://www.facebook.com/philosophyclubahmedabad/

3. http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/6-excellent-sources-of-vegetarian-protein-for-your-daily-diet-1649229

4.  https://holycowvegan.net/gujarati-recipes/

5.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drVOw7yts-o

Vegan Diet Can Save The Planet Earth!

What you eat every day has an enormous impact on our beautiful planet Earth. Eating plant-based food (vegan food) can combat global warming in an effective manner...

Vegan diet is also great for your health. Studies have shown that unprocessed vegan diet has the capacity to keep everything from cancer to diabetes and obesity to heart ailments at bay.

In short, vegan diet is the best diet for our health and our environment.

Here are some thought-provoking articles...

1. http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/08/opinions/go-vegan-save-the-planet-wang/index.html

2. http://time.com/4266874/vegetarian-diet-climate-change/

3. http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/07/best-way-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-one-government-isn-t-telling-you-about

4. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/thich-nhat-hanh-leader-draws-attention-to-food-choices-and-planet/

Oil Free Vegan Recipes

I'm a vegan and I use lots of refined oil while cooking. To make one dosa( rice and lentil crepe) , I drizzle one tablespoon of refined oil! I know refined oil is bad for health, but I'm just not used to oil-free cooking...

Here are some amazing oil-free recipes...

1. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/18-oil-free-vegan-meals-with-10-ingredients-or-fewer.html

2. http://www.veganricha.com/2016/01/how-to-cook-indian-food-without-oil-oil-free-dal-tadka-recipe.html

3. https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Healthy-Zero-Oil-403

4.  https://www.forksoverknives.com/plant-based-cooking-how-to-cook-without-oil/#gs.KXPhy9w

Delicious Vegan Ice Cream

Vegan ice cream is becoming popular everywhere! Thanks to great vegan websites, blogs and youtube for delicious vegan ice cream recipes...

Yes, You can make yummy vegan ice cream at home!

Here are few recipes. I hope you try making vegan ice cream...

1. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/vegan-ice-creams-to-try/

2. http://www.veganricha.com/2013/07/kesar-kulfi-indian-ice-cream-with.html

3. https://sharan-india.org/recipes/healthy-vegan-ice-cream/

4. https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/04/28/vegan-almond-milk-ice-cream-3-recipes/

Vegan Teenagers

Teenagers are really very smart! Every day, numerous teenagers from Canada to South Africa and India to United Kingdom are exploring healthy vegan diet (Plant-based diet)

Going vegan is great for our health, innocent animals and environment.  Vegan diet is also known as cruel-free diet and compassionate diet.

Read these articles to know more vegan teenagers across the world...

1. http://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-make-vegan-peaches-and-creme-popsicles

2. https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/the-top-3-reasons-teens-are-going-vegan

3. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/27/the-rise-of-vegan-teenagers-more-people-are-into-it-because-of-instagram

4. http://www.fox2detroit.com/good-day/cooking-school-sponsored-by-andiamo/216704941-story

5. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/how-to-feed-a-vegan-teenager/

6.  https://www.facebook.com/veganparents/

Matthiew Ricard - Happiest Man in the World is Vegan

Matthiew Ricard is an amazing human being. Matthiew Ricard is a Buddhist monk, and he is the happiest man in the world! He says that adopting vegan lifestyle( cruel-free lifestyle and compassionate lifestyle) is the reason for his eternal happiness...

Matthiew Ricard says, "We love dogs, but we eat pigs and wear cows. WHY?"

 I'm sure he is inspiring thousands of people to go VEGAN...

To know more about Matthiew Ricard, please read...

1. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/mind/key-lasting-happiness-vegan-diet-says-happiest-man-world/

2. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4341610/The-secret-ingredient-happy-life-Going-VEGAN.html

3. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/matthieu-ricard-worlds-happiest-man-has-a-plea-for-treating-animals-with-compassion_us_580f9f66e4b08582f88c4f0b

Flourishing Vegan Businesses in India

As the number of vegans is rapidly increasing in India, the number of vegan companies are also increasing ...

Today, I read interesting articles regarding vegan companies...

1. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/296067

2.  http://www.dnaindia.com/business/interview-vegan-market-is-small-but-growing-kinjal-darukhanawala-2477539

3.  http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/QfMA5GpUm9y6BghYCcRPyO/Chic-and-vegan-in-the-same-bag.html

4.  http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/uae-princess-invests-in-mumbai-startup-firm-wegan-foods/article9729936.ece

5.  http://theminimalistvegan.com/vegan-business-ideas/

6.  http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8093-vegan-businesses.html

Making Almond Milk and Cashew Milk at Home

These days people try to avoid cow's milk . In India, cow's milk contain harmful chemicals and detergents...

You can make almond milk, cashew milk, and rice milk at home. I often make almond milk or cashew milk to make delicious carrot halwa, semia kheer , payasam, and burfis (fudge).

Please visit these websites to know more about delicious milk - cashew milk, almond milk and coconut milk ...

1. http://cookieandkate.com/2013/cashew-milk-recipe/

2. http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/common-mistakes/article/common-mistakes-nut-milk

3. http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/how-to-make-almond-milk-at-home/

4.  https://sharan-india.org/recipes/rice-milk/

Vegan Teenagers

Kids are smart. Today, thousands of teenagers in United States, Canada, England, Denmark, Ireland and many other countries are going VEGAN to protect our beautiful Earth. Kids are also going vegan after seeing the horrific condition of  chickens, goats, cows and pigs in animal industry.

Teen Vegan Network is a social network where teenagers can discuss everything from vegan lifestyle to global warming and nutritious vegan dishes to animal rights. Teen Vegan Network also conducts summer camps.

Here are some interesting links - Teen Vegan Network, reasons teenagers are going vegan  and delicious recipes...

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/teen-vegan-network-no-meat-dairy-products-before-20-social-media-network-summer-camp-vegetarians-a7639916.html

https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/the-top-3-reasons-teens-are-going-vegan

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF4CvSqif8X4EW1Zquiw7w

 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/27/the-rise-of-vegan-teenagers-more-people-are-into-it-because-of-instagram

Veganz - Vegan Supermarket in Germany

It is so easy to be a vegan in United States. In most of the supermarkets we get vegan staples - rice milk, almond milk, vegan cheese, tofu, tempeh, vegan icecream  and vegan chocolates. However, it would be great we get all the vegan items under one roof...

 How nice it would be if there are vegan supermarkets in every towns and cities across the world!

Veganz is a vegan supermarket in Germany. They have many vegan stores across Germany. Veganz is planning to open in United States ...

Here are some interesting links...

1.  https://veganz.de/en/

2. https://www.facebook.com/VeganzWeLoveLife/

3. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/can-you-maintain-a-vegan-diet-while-traveling-yes-but-it-will-take-some-strategizing/2016/03/29/19e08b68-ebbc-11e5-bc08-3e03a5b41910_story.html

4. http://www.internationalsupermarketnews.com/news/23285

5. http://www.raw4happiness.com/2014/05/veganz-supermarket-interview-jan.html

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrw20E3458E

7. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/londons-first-all-vegan-grocery-store/

Documentaries Inspire People To Go Vegan

Every day, thousands of people across the world are inspired to go Vegan after seeing  enlightening documentaries. Thanks to internet - Youtube, Facebook ,websites and blogs play a pivot role in showing the horrific condition of suffering cows, goats and chickens across the world.

Going VEGAN is a great for our health, animals and our beautiful planet - Earth!

1. Cowspiracy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjE8xw_-Dg

2. http://www.vegansouls.com/vegan-documentaries

3. http://blog.fattonybmx.com/how-to-go-vegan/

Go Vegan, and SAVE the WORLD!

Compassionate and smart people concerned about Environment are going Vegan in Europe. Every day, the number of people going vegan is increasing by many folds. Thanks to PETA, Scientists, Environmentalists, and United Nations for urging people to go Vegan. The benefits of vegan diet(plant-based diet)  is awesome. It is good for health, and environment.

Today, I read interesting articles about growing popularity of vegan diet in Europe.

1. http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/how-giving-up-meat-could-save-the-world-449722.html

2. http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/03/health/germany-vegan-vegetarian-diets/

3. http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=9420&catId=1

4. https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1580875/children-eat-meat-free-as-the-number-of-vegetarian-nurseries-grows

5. http://cphpost.dk/news/danes-buying-more-vegetarian-substitutes-for-meat-and-dairy.html

Vegan Food Guide for Central America

Thousands of Americans and Canadians will visit Central America during summer. Summer is the perfect time to explore the beautiful Pacific Ocean , ancient cities ,and the amazing flora and fauna of Central America. Belize , Guatemala , Panama , Nicargua, and Honduras are popular cities in Central America.

United States gets 90 % of fruits , vegetables,  Quinoa, and coffee  from Central America. In Atlanta, I get tasty mangoes, jackfruit , tender coconut, and array of Indian vegetables. I 'm sure all of these delicious produce is from Central America and Mexico.

If you are a vegetarain or a vegan, planning to visit Central America, please read these useful websites ...

1.  http://www.westword.com/arts/dave-paco-of-osa-mariposa-releases-the-bodyguard-a-vegan-tourists-survival-guide-8973791

2.  https://www.happycow.net/blog/vegan-travel-tips-central-america/

3.  https://www.vegantravel.com/destinations/north-america/central-america/

5 Ways to Save Our Beautiful Earth

These days, everyone from kids to teenagers and adults to seniors, want to protect our Earth for us and our future generations. Our beautiful Earth is suffering from Global Warming. Deforestation, water pollution, air pollution , droughts,  and drying rivers is the result of Global Warming...

Today, everyone from Algeria to South Africa and Canada to Sweden , can protect our only Earth every day! Amitabh Bachchan - an icon in India, says that "Waste Managemet" should be taught in schools. Many celebrities in United States are going VEGAN to save our Mother Earth!

Wish You All A Very Happy Earth Day !

Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Protect Our Earth

1. Eat Vegan Food (Plant-based Food) : Growing fruits, vegetables, pulses, lentils and beans require less water compared with raising animals for meat. According to the United Nations report - Livestock's Long Shadow, farms raising chickens, pigs, and cows for meat and milk is the major cause for greenhouse gas emissions. In short, meat and dairy industries across the world is the major cause for global warming.

You can combat global warming by eating tasty and nutritious vegan food (plant-based food). Indian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, and Mediterranean cuisine is  awash with numerous vegan recipes. Here are some great vegan food blogs to explore. FatfreeVegan , Vegan Richa , Sharan India and Holy Cow

2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle : Think before buying. Going vegan has helped me buy only "necessary items".  For my son's lunch-box, I always send a stainless steel spoon instead of disposable plastic spoon.  Read these article about reducing and recycling 
Reducing and Reusing Basics

3. Don't Buy Animal Products :  Ban leather sofa, shoes and  fur jackets from your life. Leather industry is one of the causes for Cancer and other respiratory diseases. These days you can get vegan items - everything from non-leather jackets to shoes and Faux fur coats to Faux leather sofa in many countries like India and United States.

 You can find numerous cruelty-free(vegan) cosmetic brands in North America and European countries. I often visit leapingbunny website to find everything from crulety-free lip gloss to shampoo . These days, many students have been using sophisticated computer softwares and digital models, instead of dissecting animals. With some planning, it is really easy to lead a cruel-free lifestyle in North America, Europe, and Australia . In India, visit Peta India  to find about cruel-free products(vegan products)
 
Many beautiful jewels and statues are made with Ivory(Elephant's tusk) and coral . Be careful while shopping. Here are few articles to know more about saving animals, environment and our Earth. Ocean conservation , Plastic pollution and Save Environment

4. Plant Trees and Grow Vegetables : Trees combat global warming by absorbing Carbon-dioxide. Growing vegetables and greens is also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Terrace gardening is now becoming popular in India. Here are some interesting websites Better India , Organic Gardening

5. Volunteer : Volunteering is a great way to show our love and gratitude to our community and  Mother Earth. My husband and I regularly volunteer in our local library and Chinmaya Mission. In United States, everyone I know volunteers in library, school, orphanges , and National Parks. In U.S , 339,626 volunteers collectively contributed over 8 million hours of volunteer service at  national parks last year !

If you wish to volunteer in India , please visit Swatch Bharat , Teach for India 

Chinmaya Mission , Art Of Living , BAPS Swaminarayan Sastha are amazing organizations to volunteer in India , Canada, Australia, United States and many other countries.

Go Vegan, Save the Planet

Thriving on plant-based diet(vegan diet) is a great way to show that you care about Environment! Today, United Nations is urging global community to decrease the consumption of meat and milk products...

According to Livestock's Long Shadow report from Food and Agriculture organization(United Nations), land degradation, climate change, air pollution, water pollution, water shortage and deforestation is the result of meat and dairy industries across the world. People concerned about our environment are going VEGAN . Every day, the number of vegetarians and vegans is increasing at a high rate in North America , Europe and Australia...

Today, I read an interesting article - Go Vegan, Save the Planet in CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/08/opinions/go-vegan-save-the-planet-wang/

Delicious Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

For me summer is all about vegan ice cream and going for long walks. I often buy vegan ice cream from Trader Joe's or Whole Foods Market.

There are some amazing people who make yummy vegan ice cream at home. I wish I had the inclination to make vegan ice cream ...

Ben and Jerry is a popular ice cream brand in United States. Seeing the increasing number of vegans, Ben and Jerry is creating delicious vegan ice cream in United States. In India, WhiteCub is making variety of vegan ice creams in Delhi. In few days, WhiteCub  vegan ice cream will be available in Chennai and Bangalore.

Today , I found some interesting websites and vegan blogs for delicious vegan ice cream recipes. I hope you try to make vegan ice cream for your family...

1. http://veganicecream.blogspot.com/

2. http://www.today.com/recipes/chocolate-dipped-vegan-ice-cream-sandwiches-recipe-t109734

3. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/raspberry-cashew-ice-cream-bars/

4. http://www.benjerry.com/flavors/non-dairy

5.  https://www.facebook.com/whitecubindia?ref=hl

Vegan Soldiers in Israel

Every day, many soldiers are going VEGAN in Israel! Vegan soldiers are getting everything from proteins to calcium and iron to antioxidants in Vegan diet, plant-based diet (cruel-free diet ). Wow! Vegan soldiers inspire folks to thrive on plant-based diet!

 Military food is synonymous with meat based dishes. However, countries like India has vegetarian option for hardworking soldiers. I'm sure in a couple of years, numerous countries will offer tasty and nutritious vegan diet for soldiers...

Today, I read a couple of interesting articles pertaining to military and soldier's diet...

1.  https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201704061052342477-israel-military-vegan-combat-rations/

2. http://modvegan.com/vegan-military/

3. http://www.bbc.com/news/education-29723384

4.  http://veganoutreach.org/how-do-you-vegan-vegan-in-the-military/

Dr. Neal Barnard - Inspiring Millions of People to go Vegan!

Dr. Neal Barnard is an amazing doctor. From past two decades, Dr. Neal Barnard is convincing people that Plant-based diet (Vegan diet) is the best diet for people...

Today is National Doctor's Day in United States. I'm sure millions of people are thankful to Dr. Neal Barnard for inspiring and motivating them to go VEGAN!

Go here to know more about the global icon - Dr. Neal Barnard

1. http://www.pcrm.org/nbBlog

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnHYHjchn6w

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UPQfdIlzaA

Anjum Anand - Popularizing Vegetarian and Vegan Food in England

Anjum Anand is a popular T.V. Chef and Food Writer from England. Brits crave Indian food, and Anjum Anand shows that Indian dishes are easy to cook through her Television series, Indian Food Made Easy.

Anjum Anand is passionate about Indian food. Anjum Anand is not a vegan, but her recipe books and websites are loaded with delicious vegan recipes from Indian cuisine. Anjum Anand is the author of 8 cookbooks, including Indian Vegetarian Feast. Every day, Anjum Anand cooks simple and nutritious vegetarian or vegan dishes for her family.

Today, I read an interesting article - Top 10 Tips for Indian and Vegan Cooking by Anjum Anand

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/vegan/anjum-anand-i-love-india-1041762.html

Daniel Bissonnette - Young Vegan Activist

Daniel Bissonnette is a wonderful 12 years old Canadian boy. Daniel is a vegan and is motivating kids, teenagers and adults  in Canada to relish plant-based dishes.  A couple of years ago, many kids in his school made fun of his vegan lunch for nearly 8 years. He was called "weird kid" because he ate delicious plant-based fare(vegan food)

Today, Daniel is the author of Daniel's Breakfast Burst -Vegan  recipe book awash with tasty smoothies.  These days, Daniel is a busy boy giving talks in Canada and United States about the awesome benefits of plant-based diet (vegan diet). I'm sure many Americans and Canadians have become vegan after hearing Daniel! I just love to watch his Youtube Channel - Daniel Bissonnette, filled with yummy recipes and Life-changing tips! Watch him here...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD4qccxvNKY

 http://www.danielbissonnette.com/keynote/

 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/daniel-bissonnette-calgary-health-show-1.3999718

 

Fit Fathers - Benefits of Plant-based Diet

Mothers and fathers play a pivotol role in creating healthy and happy families. Kimatni D. Rawlins is an amazing father of two wonderful vegan daughters. Few years ago, Kimatni led a unhealthy lifestyle. One fine day, Kimatni decided to lead a healthy lifestyle...

Rawlins founded Fit Fathers to help other fathers to lead a happy and healthy lifestyle. Rawlins is a "clean vegan", and helps fathers to thrive on the motto," Eat well, stay active and energize your life". In Fit Fathers you can find everything from, plant-based nutrition to delicious recipes and healthy travel tips to excercise tips.

Please read Rawlins website, http://www.fitfathers.com/meet-kimatni-rawlins/

Vegan Diet is Popular in Pune (Indian city)

My niece keeps saying me that it is pretty easy to thrive on a vegan diet in Pune (Near Mumbai). Many of her college friends are vegan after seeing the cruel condition of innocent cows in India and across the world. And many are going vegan because it is good for health!

Years ago, I read an article - Pune is awash with the best educational institutions in India. Today, I feel that there are many smart people in Pune! It is really wonderful to know that so many Indians are going VEGAN...

Here are some interesting articles about Vegans in Pune...

1.  http://punemirror.indiatimes.com/others/you/vegan-worship/articleshow/57397892.cms

2. http://punemirror.indiatimes.com/others/eat/dear-dairy-/articleshow/57211588.cms

3. https://www.facebook.com/therealgreencafe/

4. http://veganfixins.blogspot.com/2016/06/pune-vegan-explore.html

5.  http://businessworld.in/article/Make-Fashion-Go-Vegan-Animals-Are-Not-Ours-To-Wear-/24-02-2017-113442/

Vegan Diet Can Cure Diabetes

Every day, the number of people suffering from Diabetes is increasing in India and across the world. India  is known as the "Capital of Diabetes".

Diet rich in carbohydrates(white rice) and sugar is the main cause of diabetes. During my recent visit to India, I noticed that so many vegetarians were suffering from Diabetes. It breaks my heart to say that  kids and young adults were suffering from Diabetes.

Yes, Diet rich in carbohydrates, suagr , dairy milk, yogurt, and paneer is the cause of high rate of Diabetes, heart disease, and cancer in India.

Recent studies have shown that plant-based diet (vegan diet) has the capacity to keep Diabetes at a bay! Plant-based diet rich in millets, vegetables, greens, and nuts is nutrious. It is really so easy to thrive on plant-based diet in India. So many vegans in India make delicious carrot halwa  and kheer with homemade almond milk or cashew milk. Peanuts and rice milk is used to make vegan curd! Thanks to internet and youtube, you can find healthy and nutritious recipes.

Here are some interesting websites to follow a healthy lifestyle

1.  https://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/

2. https://www.lifepositive.com/reverse-your-diabetes/

3. http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/india-program-intro

4. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/plant-based-diet-can-help-india-fight-diabetes-heart-ailments/1/882081.html

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS5hT4_OYqo

Shruti Hassan Goes Vegan

Shruti Hassan - Actor and Kamal Hassan's beautiful daughter goes vegan. Shruti Hassan says going vegan has been the best decision she has taken. Years ago Shruti Hassan loved meat and seafood. She became a vegetarian two years ago! And now VEGAN!!!

I really love it when famous people go vegan. Famous vegans can inspire millions of people to thrive on healthy and nutritious plant-based diet (vegan diet). I hope icons of India -  Aishwarya Rai , Madhuri Dixit and Amitabh Bachan go Vegan...

Here is the interesting articles about Shruti Hassan going vegan...

1. http://www.newsnation.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/shruti-hassan-is-happy-to-be-a-vegan-says-it-is-one-of-her-best-decisions-article-162409.html

Devika Bapna - Making Vegan Shoes in India

Devika Bapna, is an amazing young entrepreneur. Few years ago, she returned to India after completing her studies in United Kingdom. Devika Bapna could not find many non-leather shoes in local market.  Last year Devika Bapna started Kanabis( vegan shoe company).

Kanabis is all about beautiful , comfotable and cruel-free shoes . Visit these website to know more Devika Bapna and her company - Kanabis.

http://kanabis.in/

 https://www.instagram.com/kanabis.in/?hl=en

 https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2016/07/kanabis-vegan-footwear-my-startup-story/

Football Players Go Vegan in United Kingdom

It is wonderful to see that Vegans in U.K are inspiring and motivations their friends and family to try Vegan fare. Recently,  Dale Vince - Chairman of Forest Green Rovers Football Club has inspired football players to thrive on plant-based diet. All the players, visitors and fans relish nutritious and delicious vegan fare in this Football Club.

I hope crickets teams and soccer teams are inpired to try vegan fare after reading this article!

You can read the article here...

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/forest-green-rovers-why-i-turned-my-football-club-vegan-dale-vince-a7537286.html

Vegan Blog - 22 Days Nutrition

Every day, so many people are excited to try vegan diet! Unprocessed vegan diet is good for health and environment. In 2017, it is really cool to be a VEGAN across the world!

Today, I read an interesting blog - 22 Days Nutrition. Word renowned excercise physiologist Marco Borges inspire people to try nutritious and tasty plant-based diet. 22 Days Nutrition is awash with nutritious recipes , motivating articles and tips to maintain healthy lifestyle.

Here is the link to the amazing blog, http://www.22daysnutrition.com/blog/

Here are some interesting articles about Marco Borges
 http://www.today.com/series/viva-today/eat-beyonce-marco-borges-reveals-singers-diet-t18501

http://www.richroll.com/podcast/marco-borges/

Two Great Reasons to go on Vegan Diet in 2017

1. Vegan Diet is Good for Health : Unprocessed vegan food brimming with fruits and vegetables is rich in antioxidants. Studies have shown that diet rich in vegetables and fruits has the capacity to keep everything from heart disease and diabetes and cancer to obesity at bay.

According to American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes.

Start you day with a bowl of fruits or green smoothy. Lentils, beans and vegetables such as brocolli and kale is loaded with proteins. So, try to consume veggie salads and lentil  soups for lunch. Indian cuisine and Mediterranean diet is awash with delicious and healthy plant-based recipes.

Here are some great websites for nutritious vegan recipes...

a. http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/recipe-index

b. http://www.veganricha.com/category/popular

c. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/awesome-green-monster-smoothies/

2. Vegan Diet is  Great for Environment : Studies have shown that vegan diet(plant-based diet ) has less impact on environment. Animal agriculture is causing water pollution and air pollution . Raising animals for meat consumes large amount of water compared to grow lentils and beans.

According to 2006 report by the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , raising animals for meat is the cause for greenhouse gases such as carbondioxide and methane. In short, animal industry and dairy farms across the world is causing global warming. Today, United Nations is urging people to eat less meat and consume less milk products. 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the the United Nations .  January 18, 2017 will be the second ever Global Pulse Day, a global event to celebrate pulses and continue the momentum of the International Year of Pulses. And ,World Hunger can be eradicated if everyone thrives on plant-based diet (vegan diet) !

Here are some interesting articles about global warming and environment friendly "vegan meat"

a. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/meat-is-drowning-miami-new-omnivore-founder-says-animal-agriculture-is-the-leading-cause-of-climate-change-8293327

b.  http://grist.org/briefly/the-vegan-meat-market-really-beefed-up-in-2016/

c.   http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/-frontier/5-things-you-can-change-t_b_12961192.html

d.  http://www.nbcnews.com/health/diet-fitness/vegan-eating-would-slash-cut-food-s-global-warming-emissions-n542886