Here are my top picks so far of items that made my 30-day vegetarian challenge easier as well as items that helped me become sneaky with the veggies for those dining at my homestead. They are not in any particular order either lest someone think I am showing favoritism or ranking. If it made the list, it made my day.
- Daiya Vegan Cheese: for someone like me who loves cheese but not the hives that accompany the consumption, this is by far the best cheese substitute I have found that does not have soy in it. If you switch it out on homemade pizza, I bet no one would even notice. Yep, that's how awesome it is. http://www.daiyafoods.com/
- Gardein "meat": I switched out real chicken for one of their chik'n products in a korma and my fellow eaters had no idea until I told them at the end of the meal. Texturally similar, tasty, and convenient is how I would describe what I have tried from their line up so far. http://www.gardein.com/index.php
- Qorn: also another great chicken substitute and no soy! I highly recommend the Gruyere Chik'n Cutlet. Super yummy! This makes an easy weeknight dinner idea as well for those of us that have crazy schedules. http://www.quorn.us/Home/
- Tofurky: yes, I snicker too when I think of tofurky. This product has come a long way though and there are many options under this label that are good, convenient, and easy to sneak into recipes to unsuspecting meat eaters. I like using the Tofurky Italian Sausage and Tofurky Peppered Deli Slices. I look forward to trying their Maple Tempeh Bacon if I can find it in the store. http://tofurky.com/index.html
- Vega: I will admit to being super skeptical when I bought this powdered nutritional "shake" mix. Especially when I shook it in the water and it was green. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the natural flavor I opted for actually tastes good. Also, it didn't make me feel bleh after consuming it like some of the nutrition shakes I have tried in the past. What drew me to this is the fact that it is dairy free, soy free, and doesn't have unnatural sweeteners added to make it not taste like licking a pasture. Highly recommend trying this in spite of the cost as a means to supplement your quest for health. http://myvega.com/
- Amy's Kitchen: Especially the Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Rice Macaroni and Cheeze (made with Daiya's "cheese" by the way). Amy's products are not only healthy, but consistently taste good. I like to keep a variety of Amy's on hand to bring to work for lunches. http://www.amys.com/
- Theo Chocolate: located in the lovely northwest city of Seattle, Theo Chocolate makes some damn good vegan dark chocolate, so good in fact that I felt compelled to type the word damn in front of describing how good this chocolate is just to get my point across. With options like Fig, Fennel, & Almond, Toasted Almond, and Cherry & Almond you can't go wrong. And by consuming Theo's, you are helping others since they are both organic and fair trade certified. Eat chocolate for a cause and support a local business in the process. http://www.theochocolate.com/
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