Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.

Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating, or to the diet itself.

What do Vegans eat? The first question most people ask after finding out my son and I are vegans is ; What do you give him for lunch?

A typical days menu for Baggio

BREAKFAST

Fruit n Seed  Shake

The ingredients in this shake is usually two fruits plus two seed, coconut water or almond or rice milk. Fruits can be banana, papaya, mango, strawberries etc. and seeds can be flax, sunflower pumpkin etc.

Toast  Ezekiel bread  with vegan cheese

LUNCH

Vegan Smart dog served on Ezekiel hotdog bun with Vegenaise, organic Ketchup and Mustard

A Fruit

Home made Juice , Coconut Water or Water

DINNER

Garlic & Artichoke Spinach Fettuccine & Crispy baked Tofu

Cranberry Spinach Salad

Being Vegan doesn’t mean you have to eat only wheatgrass and alfalfa sprouts. Most health food  stores carry an array of great-tasting vegan food. Many products, including delicious   faux franks,  vegan pizzas, veggie burgers, chicken-free chicken patties, flavored soy milks, nondairy ice creams. There’s also an abundance of chips, dips, cookies, candies, frozen pies, soups, and other mouth-watering items manufactured for vegans.

Hi it’s been awhile since my last post.

This weekend my 14yr old son and I,will be having green smoothies, fruits, coconut water and water. This is part of his preparation for end of year exams which begins June 22nd. As vegans we do believe in cleansing regularly to boost our immune system which in turn makes the brain more alert, improves memory and concentration. Off to soccer training.

DAY ONE

Banana Callaloo Smoothie

2 ripe bananas

2 cups chopped callaloo* leaves

2 tbs flaxseed

2 cups nut milk

Ice (optional)

Add all ingredients to blender blend until smooth.

Serves 2

Mango Spinach Smoothie

1 julie mango

2 ripe bananas

2 cups chopped spinach

2 cups nut milk

Ice

Combine all ingredients in blender, blend until smooth

Serves 2

Snacks

Otaheite apple

Jelly coconut water with meat

Fruit platter

1 med pawpaw

2 ripe bananas

1 large hayden mango

Cut as desired serve on a platter

Serves 2

Mango Coconut Spinach Smoothie

1 *jelly coconut with meat

1 julie mango

2cups chopped spinach

½ lemon or lime

Ice

Combine all ingredients in blender blend until smooth

Serves 2

Drink as much water as you like

Go to bed early

Enjoy

*callaloo (Jamaican Spinach)

*If jelly coconut is large use 2 cups of the water

Day 2

Pineapple-orange green smoothie

2 cups chopped spinach

2 sm oranges

1/4 med pineapple

1 1/2 cups coconut water

1/2 lemon/lime

Combine all ingredients in blender blend until smooth

Fruit Platter

1 large Hayden mango

1 med pawpaw

2 ripe banana

cut and serve on a platter

serves 2

Snack

coconut water

apples

Pineapple-orange green smoothie

Marinated Greens

4 cups chopped greens (leaves only)

1 small onion

1 med tomato

2 tbs olive oil

1 lemon

6 black olives ( more if desired)

2 tbs chopped sun dried tomatoes

salt & pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl , use a wooden spoon to mix well then cover and marinate for at least an hour

Serves 2

Drink as much water as desired

Go to bed early