Food, Nutrition and Recipes    [Nutrition] | [Recipes] What is a vegan? Someone who, for various reasons, does not eat, use or wear animals or their products; this includes meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey, leather, fur, silk and wool. Nutritional Issues: If you want information or clarification on any issues you may have thought of regarding a vegan diet, the best place to visit is the Vegan Society website. Alternatively, all the information and more is now conveniently in one book - 'Plant Based Nutrition and Health' by Stephen Walsh PhD. For example: Vitamin B12 - it is highly recommended that you read this Calcium Essential Fatty Acids Iron Protein Supplements - please note that there is scientific research that suggests that reliance on supplements for many vitamins may not provide the body with a useful supply, however, B12 supplements do provide the body with useable B12 Vitamin D Iodine Recipes: If you have a recipe you want to share let us know. In the meantime, here are some links to sites with plenty of vegan recipe ideas. In addition, we have Gaynor's Sandwich Ideas. Vegan Chef IVU recipes Cherry's recipes Vegweb Kate's cookery site VRG recipes Vegan Family Vegan Mania Gaynor's Sandwich Ideas Mash some tofu with egg free mayo and spread on bread. Then add red peppers and tomato Mix walnuts, celery, apple, and sultanas with egg free mayo and spread on bread. Top with spinach or lambs lettuce Spread ciabatta with yeast extract. Sprinkle on pumpkin seeds and chopped chillies & top with avocado, tomato, and spinach Spread wholemeal bread with yeast extract. Add a layer of humous. Sprinkle on sunflower seeds, top with alfalfa sprouts and spinach, sprinkle with chilli seeds

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