Monday, January 27, 2014

How to Stock a Vegan Kitchen

This is the second guest post from my friend Paul Graham, author of Eating Vegan in Vegas. Not only familiar with every vegan option in Las Vegas, Paul also knows his way around the kitchen. Here he shares some great advice on filling your kitchen with delicious plant-based options, which I know some of you have been wondering about! This is really going to help!


"Stock It Up For the Win
If we are going to make a difference in 2014 by being and eating vegan for the animals, our health, and the planet, we need to prepare our kitchens for the many meals we will cook and enjoy at home.

The key to making your vegan meals at home is to be prepared and to keep your kitchen well-stocked. Here are some tips:

In these exciting times, we can find tasty, ethical, and nutritious foods at the market because almost any food item in your pantry, refrigerator, or freezer can be replaced by real food that is more nutritious, with minimal or no processing, and is free of animal products. The four food groups we all need for a healthy body – fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts – should be in your kitchen. Menu planning around these groups will help make your resolution a success..."