first time vegan shopping list.?!

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Here are some ideas:

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (macadamia, grape seed and hemp oils are also fantastic)
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
3. Vegan Protein Substitution: (Tempeh/Tofu/Seitan/vegan sausages/gardein/boca) *Tempeh is my fave.
4. Sprouted Grain Complete Protein Bread or Quinoa
5. Nutritional Yeast
6. Vegan Sweetener *Maple Syrup - Grade B is best* Agave Syrup works too
7. Kombucha Beverage
8. Cayenne or Cinnamon ('warm' spice)
9. Soy, Hemp, Nut or Rice Milk
10. Vegenaise Spread
11. Sweet Potatoes
12. Citrus Fruit (Grapefruit, Oranges, lemon)
13. Frozen Green Pod Protein (Shelled Edamame or Peas)
14. Leafy Greens (arugula/spinach/watercress)
15. Rice Crisps - wasabi flavor is my fave
16. Onions
17. Fresh Herbs (flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, basil and more)
18. *Assorted Fresh Seasonal Produce* (Local/Farmers Market preferred)
19. Raw Nuts (Brazil/Cashew/Almonds) and Seeds (pumpkin, sesame, hemp, poppy)
20. Coconut Water (A MUST!) Coconut Water Taste Test.
21. Bananas
22. Mushrooms (Shiitake preferred)
23. Tea (Green, Black or Chai)
24. Spicy Condiments (Dijon Mustard, Salsa or Harissa)
25. Dried Rice/Grains (like Quinoa)
26. Berries (fresh or frozen blueberries, strawberries, blackberries...)
27. Avocado
28. Fresh black pepper grinder
29. Dried/Canned Beans
30. Fresh Morning Fruit: Papaya or Melon is my fave
31. Vegan Cheese (Dr Cow, Follow Your Heart or Daiya)
32. Lots or Lemons!
33. Digestive roots: fennel, radish or ginger
34. Soy Yogurt
35. Something sweet... soy/coconut/hemp ice cream perhaps...

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for vegan recipes use the-one-word-a-search-idea such as: easy, quick, raw, protein, breakfast, cereal, snack, fruit, lunch, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn, dinner, greens, spinach, casserole, tofu, souffle, dessert, and smoothie in the search box of :

vegetarian times at http://www.vegetariantimes.com
[also click onto the box besides the word Vegan]

and the vegan website veg web at http://vegweb.com

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http://vegweb.com

If you're a vegan who eats honey, eat Honey in the Rough. It's delicious. If not, forget that one.

-Rice Crackers
-Amy's Foccacia (found in frozen food section)
-Rice cream
-Agave nectar for sweetness :3
-Plenty of vegan cookies
-Tofurky!
-Tofu!
-Almonds
-Dried Banana Slices (my favourite snack)
-Dark Chocolate (the real kind, not milk chocolate)

-Probably something to substitute the usual food (soy bean milk, egg substitute, milk-free sorbet)
-Beans (protein)
-Peanut butter
-Oats
-Bread (check for eggs, milk or honey on ingredient list)