Vegan Peace Blog: 2011

October 12, 2011

On A Short Hiatus

Hello all readers. I want you all to know that Vegan Peace Blog will currently be on a hopefully short hiatus. A lot has been going on, I will keep you all up to date! Thank you, and vegan peace.

Look at my past blog posts for vegan information, resources, and links. E-mail me me if you have any suggestions for new posts, questions on this blog or veganism or questions regarding this post or know any more sites relating to this post.

August 31, 2011

Vegan School Lunches

Vegan lunch ideas and recipes for school

Vegan School Lunches Tips & Recipes
Quick Vegan School Lunches
Quick and Easy Vegan Meals Ideas
Vegan Recipe Sites
VegNews Vegan School Lunches
Back to School Tips: Packing Kid-Approved Vegan Lunches
Packing A Healthy Vegan Lunch For Your Child
Vegan Lunch Box Blog
Back to School: Vegetarian and Vegan Cookbooks
Pack a Lunch With Punch!
School (and Work!) Lunch Ideas
Top 6 Greener, Vegan School Lunches
School Lunch Recipes and Tips
How to Pack Vegetarian School Lunches

Bento
Raw Vegan Bento Box Salad Recipe
Raw Bento Blog
flickr Vegan Bento
Livejournal Vegan Bento
Vegan Lunch Box Vegan Bento
Vegan Bento Blog
JustBento: Vegan

Vegan School Lunch Snacks/Sides
Back to School with Vegan Style
Grocery & Gourmet Food › Back to School › Vegan
8 Healthy Office Snacks (use vegan: Parmesan for 4, bars for 8, ranch for 9)
Vegan Recipe of the Week: Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather (Back to School Special)
Fruit Leather
Apple Cranberry Fruit Leather
Raw Raspberry Fruit Leather
Smoothie Roll-ups!
Stretch Island Fruit Leather (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free)
Fun Dip Recipes For School Lunches (veganize non vegan recipes)
Vegan Goldfish Crackers
Vegan Twinkies
Vegan Ho Hos, Oh Yeah!
Fudge
Kind of like Vegan Cheez-Its
Rice Crispy Treats Recipe: "Just Dandy"
Veggie Rainbow Wraps
PETAKids Accidentally Vegan
Vegan Herb Crackers
Graham Crackers (and Dandies!)
VegWeb Cookies

Ucschooling/Homeschooling
Vegan HomeSchooling
VegSource HomeSchool Talk and Swap
Homeschooling and the Vegan Family
Homeschooling and Vegetarian Parallels
Not Back to School–Vegan Unschooling Style
Unschooled Vegan Children? Yes, They Can Exist!
Unschooling and Life as Classroom, Mailbox Finds, Summer Smoothie Recipe, Traffic Tips

Nonprofit/Activism Ideas:
Healthy School Lunches
Vegan School 101 RSS
Nonprofit Serves Free Vegan Lunches
Why the Nutrition Bill Matters. Dreams. Reflections.

For a college/university guide see: Vegan College/University Guide

Remember to check back here often for new post, I try to update at least once a month. Look at my past blog posts for vegan information, resources, and links. Please like Vegan Peace on Facebook and follow on Twitter and on Tumblr! E-mail me me if you have any suggestions for new posts, questions on this blog or veganism or questions regarding this post or know any more sites relating to this post. Even though I read/see each site, Vegan Peace Blog is not affiliated with any. Websites are also subject to change.

July 17, 2011

Smoothies for the Summer

Delicious and easy smoothie recipes and ideas for a refreshing summer!

There are many nutritional benefits when it comes to smoothies, because they are so versatile. You can add fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, tofu, plant milks, vegan yogurts, protein powders and et cetera to build your own nutritional powerhouse!

Smoothie Chains:
Smoothie King
Jamba Juice

Recipes:
3 Delicious Smoothies: Ava's, Creamsicle, & Banana Split
Ultimate Superfood Smoothie
Ultimate Superfood Smoothie 2
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Perfect Purple Detox Smoothie
Blueberry Soaked Oatmeal Smoothie
Beet Smoothie
Beet Smoothies Love
Raw Vegan Chocolate Cherry Ripe Smoothie
Paulin's Unique Vegan High Protein Smoothie Recipe
Protein Chocolate-Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Strawberry Orange Coconut Smoothie
Summer Sweet Smoothies
Mango-Peach Smoothie
Mongolian Strawberry-Orange Juice Smoothie
Healthy Green Coconut Smoothie
Tropical Pina Colada Smoothie
Sweet Veggie Smoothie
Cilantro Surprise Smoothie
Tomato Smoothie
Lemon Kiwi Cooler Smoothie
Wheatgrass Smoothie
Pure Delight Smoothie & Vegan, Organic Beauty
Vegan Protein Chocolate Bliss Smoothie
Purple Monstrosity Fruit Smoothie (use vegan honey)
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie (use vegan honey)
Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie (use vegan honey)
Tofu Smoothie (use vegan honey)
Green Slime Smoothie (use vegan honey)
Gloomy Day Smoothie (use vegan yogurt)
Plush Purple Grape Smoothie (use vegan yogurt & plant milk)
Orange Smoothie (use plant milk)
Mango-Banana Smoothie (use vegan yogurt)
Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie (use vegan frozen yogurt)
Triple Threat Fruit Smoothie (use vegan yogurt)
Groovy Green Smoothie (use vegan yogurt)
Berry Healthy Breakfast Smoothie (use plant milk)
Most Awesome Breakfast Smoothie (use vegan yogurt)

Even More Smoothies
Planet Smoothie's Blog
Healthy. Happy. Life. and The Lunchbox Bunch. Smoothies
My Vegan Planet: Top Ten Vegan Smoothie Recipes
Vegan Smoothie Recipes
Vegan Chickie Smoothies

Suggestions and Tips:

Plant milks: Plant milks on their own and fortified contain many essential nutrients. And with all the different types, brands, and flavors, it is easy to experiment with. Milk is generally an emulsion of protein and fat in a water-based liquid. For plant milk, it's an emulsion of plant protein, oils, etc. The emulsion is where the creaminess comes from in milk. If you have less water, then it's (plant) cream. Plant based milk is nutritious and tasty, and it does not carry the harm and health problems associated with animal based milk.¹ The most popular plant milk is soy milk (that comes from soybeans). Other plant milks include almond, rice, hemp, coconut, peanut, cashew, and oat. Most have the flavors: original/unsweetened, vanilla, and chocolate. All plant milks taste different, even within the same plant; the taste and thickness comes mostly from the brand. I have pretty much all plant-type milks and my favorites are almond, rice, soy, and hemp. My favorite brands are Almond Breeze, Rice Dream, Westsoy, Living Harvest Hemp, and So Delicious Coconut. Generally the more fat the plant milk has, the thicker it is. Although not in all cases Silk Almond is thick, with no extra fat added.

Fruit: It's a no-brainer that fruits are healthy for you, and full of antioxidants. Due to most fruits being sweet, then you most likely do not have to add an additional sweetener. Berries, açaí, grapefruit, papaya, grapes, and avocado are among the most nutritious fruits out there.² ³

Seeds: Seeds are highly nutritious and can be a great addition to smoothies. Flaxseed & hempseed are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed & hempseed can reduce inflammation, lower the amount of lipids, help with depression, fatigue, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and more. Flax seeds contain more omega-3 fatty acid than fish. Another hempseed source is hemp milk. Flaxseed works best when ground and not heated.⁴ Fennel seeds have a strong antioxidant activity.⁵ Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E and can help lower cholesterol.⁶ Pumpkin seeds has anti-Inflammatory benefits and may promote prostate health.⁷ Sesame seeds are a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber. Sesame seeds have the highest total phytosterol content (400-413 mg per 100 grams, 100 grams is equivalent to 3.5 ounces) of nuts and seeds.⁸

Nuts: Nuts can be a good addition to smoothies due to it's nutrient content. Nuts generally have a very low glycemic index, and help lower blood sugar. Dietitians frequently recommend nuts be included in diets prescribed for patients with insulin resistance problems such as diabetes mellitus type 2. The fats in nuts mostly are unsaturated and monounsaturated. They are good sources of vitamin E and riboflavin (an antioxidant), protein, folate, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium. Almonds and walnuts can lower serum LDL cholesterol concentrations and help prevent coronary heart disease. Raw walnuts are considered the healthiest nut, and contain omega-3 fatty acids.⁹ ¹⁰ ¹¹

Thickener: A thickener for a smoothie is not necessary; but some like a nice, thick, and creamy smoothie. Bananas are a common thickener for smoothies; they are a good source of potassium and other nutrients that make it a good addition. Other thickeners include ice, silken/soft tofu, nuts, and seeds. You could also just add less liquid and more solid.

Sweetener: Most smoothies should be naturally sweetened if you use fruit and a vanilla plant milk. If you want to add a sweetener unsulphured blackstrap molasses has many health benefits. Other sweeteners include maple syrup, agave nectar, unrefined and cane sugar, brown sugar/turbinado sugar, stevia, cinnamon sugar, vanilla, barley malt syrup, sweet sorghum, brown rice syrup, and sugar beet.¹²

Remember to check back here often for new post, I try to update at least once a month. Look at my past blog posts for vegan information, resources, and links. Please like Vegan Peace Blog on Facebook and follow on Twitter and on Tumblr! E-mail me me if you have any suggestions for new posts, questions on this blog or veganism or questions regarding this post or know any more sites relating to this post. Even though I read/see each site, Vegan Peace Blog is not affiliated with any. Websites are also subject to change.

July 2, 2011

Vegan Fourth of July 2011

Vegan Fourth of July recipes and ideas!

Menus
VegWeb Fourth of July!
Keeping it Light and Cool on the Fourth of July
VegNews Vegan July Fourth
4th of July Vegan Recipes
Vegetarian, Vegan 4th of July Menu and Tips
4th of July Barbecue
Celebrate July Fourth With A Cool Vegetarian Cookout
101cookbooks Fourth of July Recipes
Fourth of July Vegan Recipes
Vegan July Fourth
Independence Day 2009
Vegan Cookout Basics
Vegan Menu for July 4th!

Barbecue Recipes
Your Clay Baker, Your BBQ, and You
Vegetarian Barbecues
Vegan BBQ with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (video)
Vegan BBQ Recipe (video)
Fourth of July Vegan Barbecue
Vegan BBQ For The Fourth Of July
Vegetarian BBQ & Healthy Grilling Recipe For The 4th of July
Vegan Barbecue For July 4th
Vegan BBQ on July 4th and Vegan Peach Melba
Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes
Vegetarian Barbecue
VegWeb BBQs
BBQ Tofu
BBQ Grill – Vegan Style
Time to BBQ
Vegetarian Grilling
Memorial Day Vegan BBQ
Barbecued Seitan Ribz
Vegan BBQ Ribz

Barbecue Sauce
Ever Make Your Own BBQ Sauce?
Vegan BBQ Sauce
Mango-Chipotle BBQ Sauce
South Carolina Golden Mustard Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue Sauce (Fat Free)

Hot Dogs/Burgers
Hot Dogs
Hot Dog Recipes
Vegan Burgers

Skewers/Kebabs Recipes
Fourth of July Vegan Skewers
Vegan Gardein BBQ Skewers Review
Curried Grilled Seitan Kebabs
Vegan Kebabs
Basic Vegetable Kebab
Vegetarian Kebab Recipe
B.B.Q. - Kebabs

Fourth of July Sandwiches
5 Picnic Sandwiches and Inspirations for the Fourth of July
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich
Vegan BBQ Sandwich. In 5 Minutes.
Barbecue Tempeh Sandwich
Vegan BBQ Sandwich and Pinto Beans
BBQ Homemade Seitan Sandwich
Eddie G's BBQ “Beef” Sandwiches
Barbecue Sandwich (Soy Free & Fat Free)

Potato Salad
Mom's Special Potato Salad
Perfect Potato Salad (Low Fat)
Creamy Potato Salad With Avocado
Spicy Vegan Potato Salad
Baked Potato Salad

Side Dishes
Easy Deluxe Baked Beans
More Baked Beans
Vegan Sweet and Sticky Wingz
Vegan BBQ Fried Rice

Chili
VegWeb Chili Recipes
Spicy Two-Bean Vegetarian Chili
Zoë's Vegetarian Chili
Whole Foods Vegetarian Chili
Super Easy Vegetarian Chili
Bold Vegan Chili
The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World
Recipezaar Vegetarian Chili
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with – Vegan Chili?
Independence Day Smoked Chili with Ancho Chiles

Drinks
Fourth of July Cocktails
Fourth of July Cocktail
The 6 Best Vodka Cocktails for Your 4th of July Bash
Fourth of July Drinks
Root Beer Float

Deserts
Vegan Cooking Independence Day
VegNews TV: Chloe Coscarelli's Vegan Fourth of July Treats
Dairy-Free Recipes of All-American Classics
Independence Fruit Salad
Strawberries and the 4th of July
Caramel Apple Pie!
Starry Blueberry Pie
Vegalicious Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
Novel Eats Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
Fatfree Vegan Kitchen Strawberry Shortcake
VegWeb Strawberry Shortcakes
Plum Cobbler
Peach Cobbler
RootBeer Float Cupcakes
Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Seasonal Berry Cobbler
Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate or Mocha Root Beer Float

Ideas & Fun:
Kaboose 4th of July 2010
123Greetings Fourth of July
History Fourth of July
The Holiday Spot Fourth of July
Celebrations Fourth of July Ideas
Fourth of July on the Net

Remember to check back here often for new post, I try to update at least once a month. Look at my past blog posts for vegan information, resources, and links. E-mail me me if you have any suggestions for new posts, questions on this blog or veganism or questions regarding this post or know any more sites relating to this post.

June 30, 2011

Vegan Summer 2011

Vegan summer ideas and recipes for 2011!

Vegan Summer Ideas & Menus
Summertime
Vegan Summer Luau
Hot Plate! Summer, Food TV, Daiya, Dining, Morons, Moby
Super Eco Summer
7 Vegan Summer Beers
Vegan Sunscreen Guide
Summer Fun, Vegan Style!
Summer Recipe Series.

Vegan Camps
Vegan Camp 2010
Camp Compassion
Vegan Camp for Kids
VRG Camps and more

Summer Grilling
Vegan Grilling
Vegan Burgers
Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes
Vegan Barbecue: Grilled Vegetables, BBQ Proteins, & More
Vegetarian Grilling
Vegan Grilling Guide 101: Green Tips, Foods, Tools.

Squash Recipes
Black Bean and Summer Squash Enchiladas
Summer Squash Scramble
Jambalaya with Zucchini and Summer Squash
Creamy Vegan Summer Squash Soup with Dill
Baby Summer Squash, Two Ways
Sunny Summer Squash Soup
Vegan Summer Squash Bread Perfection! (use use vegan honey)

Gazpacho
Gazpacho with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers
VegWeb Gazpacho
Spicy Vegan Gazpacho Soup
White Gazpacho
White Gazpacho
Gazpacho Andaluz
Watermelon Gazpacho
Mango Gazpacho
Cold Vegetarian Soups

Summer Snacks
Best Summer Vegan Dips
Vegan Summer Spring Rolls
How to Make Vegan Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Vegan Summer Rolls: Try Them This Weekend
Double Tomato Bruschetta (use vegan mozzarella cheese)
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus with Cumin
5 Healthy Hummus Recipes for Summer
Smoky Summer Hummus
Grilled Summer Vegetable Hummus Pita Pizza
Summer Hummus

Summer Salads & Pastas
Vegan Summer Salad
Summer Spaghetti Salad
Simple Delicious Quinoa Salad Recipe
Best Vegetarian Bean Salads for Summer
'Pretend it's Summer' Fruit Salad
summer pea salad
Summer Spaghetti
Israeli Couscous Summer Pilaf

Summer Treats
Summer Sorbets - Cool, Creamy, Easy!
Cool, Easy Vegan Treats for Summer
Vegan Summer Stone Fruit Cake
Peach Crisp, Easy Summer Dessert Recipe
Summer Berry Pie – Vegan Style
Vegan Cooking Tips: Late Summer Fruit
Summer Fresh Fruit Tart
Mango Custard
Seasonal Berry Cobbler
Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches
Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
Very Berry Vegan Popsicles
Raw Ice-Cream Snickers
Ice Cream Drumsticks
Strawberry Fudgesicle
Homemade Vegan Fudgesicles
Raw Food Chocolate Fudgesicle
Fudgsicles!

Summer Drinks
Perfect Lemonade Recipe
Pink Lemonade
Berry Pink Lemonade
Hot Pink Lemonade
Tea Recipes
Allrecipes Tea
Shakes and Smoothies
Recipezaar Vegan Smoothies
Top Ten Vegan Smoothie Recipes
Punch
Top 25 Summer Cocktails
Allrecipes Margarita
Tequila Sunrise

Vegan Summer Shopping
Summer Vegan Shopping
Top 5 Vegan Sandals For Summer
5 Stylish Summer Shoes for Vegan Women
Women's Vegan Summer
Vegan Sandals for Summer
Crocs Summer Vegan Shoes

Remember to check back here often for new post, I try to update at least once a month. Look at my past blog posts for vegan information, resources, and links. E-mail me me if you have any suggestions for new posts, questions on this blog or veganism or questions regarding this post or know any more sites relating to this post.

May 29, 2011

Updates

Hello readers of Vegan Peace Blog. I would like to let you all know that I have not forgotten about this blog nor am I giving it up anytime soon. A lot has been going on my life currently, which has made updating hard to do. You can always look through my 91 previous posts for vegan information, that I always try to keep up to date.

I will be posting two new blog posts soon hopefully, with more soon to follow. My 100th blog post is also coming up soon, so I will be working on that as well. If any of you have any ideas for my 100th blog post, please send me an e-mail or leave me a comment. I will also like to look into making a Vegan Peace banner and website, so if any of you have experience in that area please e-mail me or comment! I hope that all has been well with you all, and may peace, love, and veganism be with you all!

Thank you,
-Avi

Remember to check back here often for new post, I try to update at least once a month. Look at my past blog posts for vegan information, resources, and links. E-mail me me if you have any suggestions for new posts, questions on this blog or veganism or questions regarding this post or know any more sites relating to this post.