Veganism is a much misunderstood lifestyle. Often seen as just a more extreme version of vegetarianism, there are a lot of misconceptions about choosing to live a life free of animal products. Read on to learn more about World Vegan Month and the delicious vegan ready meals Oakhouse Foods has to offer.
World Vegan Month runs throughout November and celebrates the founding of the world’s first vegan movement, which began back in 1944. The word vegan was picked by the founder, Donald Watson, which, unsurprisingly, took inspiration from the word Vegetarian.
Veganism is all about cutting animals products out of your lifestyle and diet. This includes the obvious such as meat dishes, to things that wouldn’t necessarily occur to you, such as gelatine and lactose. While many people assume this leaves a bland and boring diet, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
As plant-based eaters, vegans are able to pick from a huge range of ingredients, which can provide all of their essential vitamins and minerals. The body can get everything it needs from eating a good variety of plant-based produce. It is important to follow this rule throughout all diets, which should include the following types of food:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Beans
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Whole grains
- Tuscan Bean Casserole
- Vegetable Curry with Rice
- Puy Lentil Stew
- Parisienne Potatoes
- Apple Strudel
- Treacle Tart Slice
- Blueberry Tart Slice