The term " vegan " was coined in 1940 by Donald Watson and Elsie Shrigley, both members of the Vegan Society, who borrowed the first three and the last two letters of the adjective " vegetarian ".

Thus justified their choice: " Because veganism starts with vegetarianism and carries it through to its logical conclusion ". This is what being a vegan is.

For those approaching this diet it is essential to have patience with yourself and do everything gradually . Here then are 3 simple recipes and some tips for those who want to take the path of veganism.

3 quick vegan recipes

Elena Dal Forno is a raw vegan and hygienist chef that we have been able to host on Cure-naturali.it several times already; he cheered us with his simple and effective way of explaining what really brings about change in terms of nutrition.

In this phase in which nature is preparing to explode, allergies and illnesses linked to the development of mucus and phlegm and an incorrect diet could also be accumulated. Let's see then 3 recipes that help us get back on our feet.

1. Detoxifying juice

She suggested the recipe for a detoxifying juice, perfect for those who want to prepare months of cleaning aimed at accumulating good energy to spend in the summer.

The ingredients are:

> 1 cucumber

> 1 aloe leaf

> 1 lime in juice

> 1 lemon in juice

> 1 stalk of celery

> the juice of an extracted raw potato

> 5-6 mint leaves

> 1/2 glass of water or more!

Elena suggests to blend and explains: " this is my perfect juice to cleanse the liver and intestines and give me a sense of freshness, nutritiousness and joy that lasts me a long time. A juice that is a real hydraulic fluid for colon, liver and intestine and naturally a remedy for the skin ".

2. Raw recipe for a vegan breakfast

Let's move on to a quick vegan breakfast recipe . In the first analysis, a vegan breakfast does not include cow's milk or milk from another animal.

Better to prefer biscuits that do not contain palm oil or forms of sweetening with white sugar or dough with white flour.

Those who are already approaching raw food know well that breakfast cannot mean a binge: after 8, 9 or 10 hours of fasting at night, the body is in a phase of expelling the toxins accumulated in the blood due to digestion and assimilation process that takes place on an empty stomach and at night. A heavy meal would slow down the purification, it would end up weighing down all the physiological processes.

Prepare some boiled rice, an apple, some prunes ; you can also cook the fruit with the rice with a little oat milk, almond or rice, or, alternatively, it can be eaten raw; it is flavored with anise , cinnamon and powdered ginger.

3. The vegan cheese recipe for dinner

Finally, let's move on to dinner . Yes to vegetables in large quantities perhaps accompanied by good vegan cheeses. Purely vegetable, vegan cheeses are made with soy, tofu, herbs and spices, agar agar or organic cream.

Visually similar to traditional cheeses, some of them can be melted and used to prepare savory pies.

Try the vegan spreadable cashew cheese recipe . It takes less than an hour and is ready.

Here are the ingredients:

> 1 cup of natural cashew nuts

> 1/4 cup of food yeast

> 1/4 cup of water

> 1/4 cup of lemon juice

> salt

> spice (optional)

All the ingredients must be combined and blended until you get a rather firm cream. Refrigerate and leave to rest, so it will solidify even more.

You can use spices (curry, turmeric, pepper, garlic, parsley) and serve with fresh vegetables.

Start a vegan diet: tips

In general, for those who are really beginner in terms of vegan diet, an initial transition phase is contemplated which follows an advanced and, ultimately, a healthy vegan phase, which for some includes the transition to raw food.

Only dietary foods containing vegetable proteins are allowed in their diet, while foods containing animal proteins are replaced in favor of legumes (chickpeas, beans and lentils), which vegans often combine with soy and azuki.

They also choose seaweed, fruit and vegetables, preferably seasonal, seeds and berries, and in some cases seitan, as a meat substitute.

Combining cereals and legumes on the same plate, then, they ensure a complete meal. Vegans exclude meat, fish, eggs, honey, milk and dairy products.