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I didn't know their was a skinny bastard version!

After reading this book I swore off milk for about a year! I'm back to being a tad ignorant but geez it really made me rethink things.

I'm going to have to buy Skinny Bastard for my husband and maybe a couple of friends...

I'll check it out, thanks for the rec.  I really hope it won't freak me out about milk though b/c I have to have it (skim milk) with my oatmeal and chai every morning!

Will do, thanks!  I would try soy but you can't get fat free or even lowfat soymilk here in Turkey and I'm anal about excess fat and calories!

Suasoria wrote:

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Other options - almond, rice, hemp. But I have no idea what's available in Turkey!

We have been making our own almond milk and it's yummy, but you need a high-speed blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec.

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Unfortunately, none of that.  There is not a lot of variety in groceries here sadly.  It's very annoying.  Your milks sounds good but a little too much work for me. :)    

 

It's suggested as an alternative to dairy cheeses. In my opinion there is no need for vegan cheese - it's entirely possible to go without vegan cheeses, fake meats, and other products like that. There are vegan marshmallows too, but, it's pretty easy to live without marshmallows.

Generally speaking the mock meats/cheeses (and even sweets) are great when someone is transitioning to a plant-based diet. They help people see that they can still make a quick sandwich for lunch, nachos, pizza or whatever other "comfort foods" they want. There are vegan alternatives to just about everything now.

However I find as people grow accustomed to a diet without animal products, they tend to seek out healthier, non-processed, whole foods instead of the fakes.

I use a vegan cheese called Daiya that is soy-free and gluten-free, melts, and stretches beautifully, when I'm making something like mac and "cheese" or pizza, but we really don't eat much of this type of thing. We primarily eat fruits, veggies, beans, whole grains, nuts/seeds, occasionally tempeh or tofu or seitan.