Vegan

[Goodsoulette]

Decided to give up dairy as get a bit of eczema inside my ears when I drink or eat the good stuff. So I have decided to knock meat and eggs on the head for 6 months too as a kind of long term detox. My friend is doing it too and we have a bet on as to who can last it. Any recipe ideas for a strict vegan breakfast, lunch and tea would be much appreciated.

[Ethel]

No recipe ideas but please take calcium supplements, especially if you are female. This is essential if you do not consume dairy products to keep your bones strong and healthy.

[n00dles]

Further to Ethel's post, when I came off HRT and started taking calcium tablets to compensate, my GP then (few years ago), said that it wasn't proven that the body absorbes these, and I would have to get the calcium through my diet.

Maybe its different now, but it's worth checking out Goodsoulette

Did a detox myself, couple of years ago - loved preparing all the pulses etc Red lentils yum yum......didn't like unleaded coffee tho!

[Goodsoulette]

I cant give up the caffeine at the moment, one step at a time eh!! If I can do this for a month though me and my mate are gonna treat (????) ourselves to a colonic.

[nickmo]

Hi GS - Vegan Society here: http://www.vegansociety.com

Now don't forget that this means more than not eating certain things - have a good look through - there's also info on nutrition and what your options are.

You'll be hugging trees and whales and things, and rolling in the meadows in no time. Like, peace . . . .

[applebee]

Yay! First of all I commend you! Even if you are using it as a detox...its still a great present your giving to animals and nature alike...not to mention yourself.

If you are looking for good recipes you should check out:
www.Peta.com If you have negative feelings toward Peta feel free to skim right past all their educational info...and go straight for the good vegan recipes!

[country_boy]

Hiya
I'm sure I remember you saying you were pregnant, don't know if a radical change of diet would need checking with your GP first, but if you were my g/f I'd like you to! All the best

[Haggisdj]

Try the Carol Vorderman Detox book...

[Goodsoulette]

Thanks very much guys. No I am not pregnant but thanks for the concern.

[Sarjasunita]

You don't need to take calcium supplements, in fact dairy actually leeches calcium OUT of your bones !