Here are many myths out there surrounding vegan eating. People think
vegan food is bland, strange, lacking protein, difficult to find, and on
and on. Now, Green Monsters, the time has come to dispel these myths.
The good news is that so many vegan products are on supermarket shelves
these days that no one should shun the vegan diet because of the fears
mentioned above. To ensure a happy vegan belly, you'll firstly need to
load up on fresh fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. In
addition, you'll need to stock up on some basic essentials; we've put
together a list to help you do just that!
1. Kick Ass Condiments
The first step to stocking your vegan kitchen is ensuring that you have
plenty of condiments. The right condiments are key because they have
the ability to add wonderful spices and flavors that will make your
veggies, plant-based proteins, grains, and legumes sing. To that end,
venturing away from your normal supermarket aisles into the
international aisles will open up a new array of condiment options.
Check out this list to find out the 10 must-have vegan condiments.
2. Crunchy and Cool Cereal
Next, you are going to need some great cereal options for that most
important meal of the day. A good breakfast, meaning one that provides
fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, while also being low in sugar
and processed foods, has been shown to rev your metabolism, lead to
healthier eating throughout the day, and boost your concentration,
productivity, and memory. Of course, we would all like a healthy start
to our day, and that's why hot cereals are perfect. They are full of
fiber. protein, and whole grains, and can easily be dressed up or down
and made savory or sweet. More importantly, you need a breakfast that
can be prepared quickly in the morning. That's why we made this list containing 10 healthy hot cereal picks, most of which can be cooked in five minutes or less.
3. Delicious Waffle and Pancake Mixes
What if you are looking for a more decadent breakfast for your Sunday
brunch? There is no better weekend breakfast than freshly made pancakes
and waffles, but making them from scratch is not always plausible. Mixes
are great for quickly whipping up these delicious breakfast items, but
most mixes have some non-vegan, not to mention scary sounding,
ingredients. Next time you need to make some vegan pancakes or waffles,
use one of the mixes from this list of super vegan waffle and pancake mixes.
4. Dairy-free Milk and Creamers
Chances are you also need a morning cup of Joe to get your day going.
But, what can you put in there if you've sworn off milk and all other
dairy derivatives? Most non-dairy creamers not only have a slew of
tongue-twisting ingredients, but also contain the ingredient sodium
caseinate, a derivative of casein (the protein found in milk), meaning
they are not suitable for vegans. But, if you can't imagine drinking
your coffee without a splash of creamer, check out the list of amazing dairy-free creamers or check out some plant-based milks.
5. Awesome Snacks
No vegan pantry is complete without some snacking options, so what
better than snacks that are both healthy and delicious? Worried about
your protein intake? We've got snacks for you. Want to add some superfoods into your diet. We've got recommendations for those. All you really want is a candy bar, you say? Well, we've got a list for those, too.
6. Turbo-Charged Smoothie Boosters
If you are a super healthy Green Monster, than you probably drink green smoothies
on a regular basis. While, on their own, green smoothies are a powerful
way to get loads of nutrients into your diet, you may want to kick
yours up a notch. If that's the case, try adding one (or more) of the
smoothie boosters from this list.
And there you have it. Your shelves will be stocked and your tummy will
be happy. Now go spread the word about these delicious vegan pantry
staples.
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