Vitamin B complex plays an important role in the process of nutrient conversion from the food we eat into energy. Most of the vitamins of this group are found in sufficient quantities in various plants. The only exception is vitamin B12. This vitamin is not synthesized by plants; it is produced by bacteria and microorganisms. […]
Tag: Veganism
Veganized Beshbarmak (National Dish of Central Asia)
When I started my food blog, we went through different ideas and thought about the most unthinkable dishes that can be veganized. In my opinion, the craziest idea was to try to reproduce Beshbarmak – national dish of Central Asia. Kazakh New Year “Nauryz” Beshbarmak is cooked in Central Asia for big events – for […]
Vegan Tamatar Paneer Malai
This recipe is inspired by my recent experience at Saffron Indian Restaurant. I have already forgotten about my favorite Indian dish – Tamatar Paneer Malai, which is usually made with paneer (unaged cheese, reminds feta cheese). The restaurant had the vegan option with tofu instead of cheese! I usually associate Tofu with Chinese or Japanese […]
Healthful Green Smoothie
Green smoothies in all variations are a great start for a day. Do I even need to highlight the benefits of green leafy vegetables? The beauty of a smoothie is that you can consume a lot of greens in form of a drink without getting tired of the chewing process. For the past six months, […]
Veganized Shuba (Layer Salad with Eggplant)
“Herring under a fur coat” (Shuba) and “Olivier” are traditional salads for the New Year in my culture. I really don’t know what these traditions mean for me personally, because my lifestyle is far from traditional. Perhaps this is nostalgia, a “recipe” for New Year’s mood. On the other hand, this salad is really delicious! […]
High cholesterol levels on vegetarian and vegan diets
I strive to be up to date about things other nutritionists are saying, and occasionally I see such statements like: “new studies have shown vegetarians are tending to have the highest cholesterol levels”. I am not sure about English content, but in Russian-language resources, vegetarianism is often equated with veganism somehow, so as a result, […]
TOP 5 Short Vegan Related YouTube Videos
This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you to a selection of vegan resources that have […]
Top 10 Vegan Documentaries
This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you to a selection of vegan resources that have […]
Vegan Scientists and Doctors
This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you to a selection of vegan resources that have […]
Top 5 Useful YouTube Channels on a Vegan Journey
List of five useful YouTube channels for vegans. This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you […]