Vegan Food List: Accidentally Vegan Snacks, Candies and junk food

Today I want to talk to you about a list of accidentally vegan foods. These are a big help to me primarily when I’m at someone else’s house or I’m at some kind of a party or something like that, and I need to eat some food and maybe they don’t have any purposely vegan foods right. So accidentally vegan basically means these companies are not trying to be vegan but the stuff they’re making just happens to be vegan, so it’s pretty cool !
Just because something is vegan or made with plant-based ingredients,does not mean it is a healthier choice for our bodies in terms of fuel.
So let’s take a look at this vegan foods list :

Candies:

Candy, you probably eat a lot or I don’t know how much candy most likely candy you are very familiar with and and that you love yourself but you didn’t know they were cruelty free.

Skittle, You can find more details about vegan skittles here.

Sour then sweet – Sour patch kids

Airheads

Gold emblem – smarties

Everlasting Gobstopper

Swedish fish

Starburst Minis(For more information)

Throw back-Nerds rainboy

Justin’s organic

Dots

Charms – blow pop

 

Vegan Junk Food and Snacks:

Oreos

Duncan Hines – Brownies, Cake, Frosting, etc

Jell-O Pudding – Most Flavors

Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists

Nesquick Syrup

Lindt Excellence Cocoa Bars in 70%, 85% and 90%

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Ritz Crackers

Most Graham Crackers

Kettle – backyard barbeque

Taco Bell’s Bean Burrito

Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

Takis, Fuego, Nitro and Salsa Brava flavors

Jolly rancher – hard candy

Fritos, the original corn chips

Ritter sport chocolate

Lays chips

Duncan Hines – Brownies, Cake, Frosting, etc

Thomas New York Bagels

Sara Lee Frozen Pies – Apple and Cherry

Ghiradelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix

Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos

Cracker Jacks

Campbell’s Mushroom Gravy

Famous Amos Sandwich Cookies

Wheat Thins

Sour Patch Kids

Smucker’s Marshmallow Ice Cream Topping

Chipotle Sofritas

Betty Crocker’s Bac-O’s Bacon Flavor Bits

Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets

Goya Flan

Nutter Butters

Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars

Nabisco Original Graham Crackers

Gatorade, Sports Drink

Krispy Kreme Fruit Pies

Thomas’s New York Style Bagels

Super Pretzel Baked Soft Pretzel

Pop Tarts – Unfrosted

Nutter Butters

Regular Jif creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Chip Teddy Grahams

Sara Lee’s Frozen Pies

Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookies, Pound Plus Chocolate Bars, Soft-Baked Snickerdoodles

Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix.

I hope you like this list, have a good vegan day!

 

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• The 6 Best Sources of Protein For Vegans and Vegetarians
• Vegan Foods List : 7 Foods That You Need In Your Meals

Is It Ok For a Vegan To Use Real Leather?

When I started the vegan lifestyle I started because of health because I saw all of these benefits by eating raw fruits and vegetables. Then I later learned about the ethical issues how animals are treated, not only for food but for clothing, beauty products, all kinds of products and for the environment, and how it affects the environment of this industrialization of animals.

I became more conscious of the origin of these products. I have seen videos of how these animals are treated to make leather products and it’s sad they’re tortured, sometimes they are killed and they suffer. it’s so sad ! It honestly breaks my heart, so my initial reaction was to stop purchasing products that contain leather.

The problem is I already had a lot of leather things like shoes, bags, accessories, wallets…And so many other  things that have leather. Over time I’ve stopped using them more and more. Of course at the beginning I was still using them, but as time passed by, I started purchasing products that were not made from leather. There’s more brands coming out with shoes made for vegans and vegetarians, for example StellaStella McCartney is one of my favorites. I buy lots of bags and shoes, they are on the higher end they’re not cheap, but you know they last for a long time. My car is leather, I don’t even think that the leather in my car comes from an animal, I’m not completely sure because I do know that a lot of leather in the cars is synthetic or pu leather . I got this car a few months into being vegan, so I wasn’t very conscious this whole leather thing. I know that for sure the next car that I get, which is gonna be next year  because it’s a lease, it’s not gonna have leather in there.

 What have I done with those things have leather on it ?

A lot of things I’ve slowly started to give them away, it hasn’t been an easy process because it’s like letting go of all these things that I really like, but it’s been years since I haven’t used them, and I’m probably not gonna use them, and so maybe you know someone else can get a better use of them. I also have a lot of shoes and heels that I barely use and that I still have, because I use them like once a year. That way I don’t have to go out and buy other new things.

I don’t feel comfortable wearing leather jackets. It’s just like something that’s super out, that’s just my personal opinion. There’s so many brands out there making faux leather and that you can find for way cheaper and that still have a very cool style , I like Topshop.

What do I think about vegans wearing leather ?

I think that it’s something so personal. Sometimes veganism can be like a religion where there’s rules that you have to follow, and if you don’t follow every single one then you’re not a vegan and you can’t call yourself a vegan. But I feel that I can call myself a vegan because I believe in vegan practices , I believe that it’s better for the planet , the animals and my body. I know that it’s a process, it’s barely been three years and a half and over time you know I’ll just be better and better, but I don’t judge myself in the process either. I have patience with myself, I just try to do the best that I can and over time of it will be easier for me to let go of the things I already have and keep supporting businesses that are creating these vegan products.

Vegan Foods List : 7 Foods That You Need In Your Meals

This is 7 essential foods for creating vegan meals, by FitLife TV.

1-  Kale

First on our list is my personal favorite, it’s kale. It’s considered the most nutrient-dense food on this earth. It’s amazing. You get a boost of chlorophyll. You can use it in your soups, smoothies, salads, and of course, you’re green juices.

2- Coconut Oil

Another great superfood, number 2 on our list, is coconut oil. Coconut oil is super high in medium-chain triglycerides which are extremely essential fatty acids. It’s great for your metabolism and increases your metabolic rate.

3- Quinoa

Number 3 on our list is quinoa. It’s actually not a grain, but it is gluten free. Quinoa has all 9 essential amino acids which is perfect for vegans.

4- Raw Seeds and Raw Nuts

Number 4 is raw seeds and raw nuts. Hemps seeds are actually wheat coz’ they have a great ratio of Omega 3s to Omega 6. It’s extremely good for cardiovascular health.

5-  Nutritional yeast

Next on our list is nutritional yeast. Something that vegans have a hard time with getting into their diet is B12. So nutritional yeast is very high in B12. You can just put it over soups or salads.

6- Almond butter

None of this would be complete without number 6, that’s almond butter. It’s high in vitamin E, and vitamin E is extremely good for skin health. But be careful, watch out for almond butter added with sugar.

7- Fava Beans

Last but not the least on our list is, one of my favorites, fava beans. Fava beans are kinda’ underrated vegetable for me. It has actually 10 grams of protein in just 4 cups of fava beans.

You don’t have to be a vegan to eat these superfoods. These are awesome by themselves. So even if you are not following vegan diet, make sure you pack these in.

Alright, that is our list of 7 essential vegan foods to incorporate into your diet. I hope you enjoyed it as much as i did!

 

The 6 Best Sources of Protein For Vegans and Vegetarians

When you go vegan or vegetarian the number one question people want to ask is where do you get your protein eating meat? I wanted to write this post to talk about some really good vegan and plant-based sources.

1- Chia seeds

Number one is chia seeds, and I really like to use these because they’re very versatile, contain 4 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons, they have Omega-3 fatty acids fiber protein , and they are a complete protein source.

2 – Buckwheat

Buckwheat is :

• A great rice alternative,
• Really easy to cook
• Actually the seed of a flowering plant.
• Technically not a grain, and even though the name has buckwheat in it.
• It does not have any gluten.
• It does not come from the wheat plant.
• It has 6 grams of protein per one cup.

3-Tofu, tempeh and edamame 

They all are from soybeans which are considered a whole protein source.

4 – Hemp seeds 

• Hemp seeds are great to add to smoothies, salads, puddings, granola..
• They have 10 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons.
• They are also a complete protein source.

5 – Lentils 

• They are super easy to prepare they don’t require any soaking , you can just make them right there on the stove and they’re cooked in about 20 minutes. You can add them to so many different meals.
• They have 18 grams of protein per one cup.
• They can easily be sprouted .
• They are a vegan kitchen essential

 6 – Quinoa

•  It has more protein than any other grain, even though it’s not technically a grain, it’s a seed.
•  It has 8 grams of protein per one cup.
•  You can cook it just like you do rice : 2 cups of water to 1 cup of quinoa. Make sure you rinse it really well, so it doesn’t taste bitter. I personally like to add a vegetable broth, seasoning and vegetables, and you can eat it just like that

So those are my top 5 vegan protein sources that you really want to add to your diet to make sure that you’re getting your adequate take of protein.

 

Is a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet Safe in The Pregnancy?

Is it safe to be vegan whilst you’re pregnant or should we add back in animal products ?

Many mainstream health professionals would say we need animal flesh and dairy to grow a healthy strong baby, but is this really true ?

Let’s see what Dr. Michael Greger thinks about this. This post is from one of dr. Gregers wonderful Q&A sessions : «  the American Dietetic Association, the largest association of nutrition professionals in the world, in its latest position paper on vegetarian diet says explicitly that vegetarian and vegan diets are appropriate for all stages of life cycle, including pregnancy breast feeding through middle age and beyond. In fact that’s the time we want to cut down our pollutant take the most is when we are starting a new life.

In fact Dr. Benjamin Spock , probably most esteemed pediatrician of all time, wrote kind of like the second best-selling books after the Bible. Dr. Benjamin in « child baby care » I mean the seventh edition before diagnosed 90s, recommended that all children be raised without any special being daring did that because of concern about from the epidemic of chronic disease you seeing later in life »

It’s important to note that there are a few nutrients pregnant vegans may need to focus more on, like iodine, DHEA, selenium …etc.

So be sure to check out Dr. Gregers other videos on pregnancy and diet. I also highly recommend the work of Karen Ransy a vegan nutrition coach who’s written a fantastic book called « creating healthy children » .