Vegan who can’t eat soy? ):?

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I think I have a soy allergy. I’ve been on a vegan diet for only about two weeks now and I frequent recipes with tofu, soy milk, and soy meat replacers but I noticed I kept getting these cramps and I suddenly had congestion too. Not to mention I put on 3lbs which isn’t normal since I’ve weighed 91lbs for all my life. Couple google searches basically told me I’m most likely allergic to soy but I don’t want to quit being vegan! Are there any alternatives to soy milk, bocca/morning star burgers, and tofu? I’m terribly depressed as I love them all. ):

link:

http://vegkitchen.com/tips/when-soy-annoys.htm

What can I use to make a recipe using egg yolks vegan?

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I know what to use to replace whole eggs in a recipe (flaxseeds, bananas, Ener-G egg replacer, soft tofu, etc) but the recipe can’t taste like bananas and I don’t if the other alternatives will work or how much to use. Any suggestions? Thanks! =)
I didn’t include the recipe because it’s one that most people probably wouldn’t know. It’s a recipe for Polish cookies called Hrusciki.
-4 egg yolks
-1 tbsp sugar
-3 tbsp sourcream (I’d use a vegan kind)
-1/2 tsp vanilla
-1 tbsp butter (again, I’d use a vegan margerine)
-1 1/2 cups flour
The problem is that I don’t need to replace -whole- eggs, just the yolks. Should I follow the recipe like I was going to replace whole eggs, but just use less of the replacer?

Vegans! Best of the best?

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I want to know what products you have come to rely on as a vegan that makes your life easier?
Cooking items? For instance, my processor makes cooking amazing! As does my spice rack.
Cosmetics/Hair care? I adore Avalon Organics- their bath gel doubles as bubble bath and I love functionality like that.
Faux meat/dairy products? For instance, I cannot live without my Smart Balance butter. I use it for a lot foods that I cook with or even just to make toast. Ener-G Egg replacer is another that I couldn’t live without. Ever since using it, I wake up wanting to make pancakes.
Clothing? Do you know some awesome brands at not-too-terrible prices? Where did you get them?
Books? I enjoyed “Becoming Vegan” because of the scientific/nutrition nature and “How it all Vegan” for cooking help!

Anything else that has made your vegan life just blissful???
Veggie Tart: I am looking at my Smart Balance Light Butter with its certified vegan label/gluten free/parve labels. It is indeed, vegan. = ) Not all of their brands are but the Light is.

When will there be realistic replacement cheese on the market?

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I want to be vegan but cheese is just too yummy.. Being a vegetarian is easy (have been since I was 11), but I dont like eggs and milk (so I get replacements of those). Dont try to tell me the “Follow-Your-Heart” makes good subsitutes- admit it, those suck. But I really want to be vegan.. Should I give up hope for yummy un-cheese, or will it be sometime soon?

Does anyone have a good vegan cookie recipe that doesn’t use the ener-g egg replacement?

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And every time I’ve tried making them with recipes I’ve found they always turn out really dense and hard. Is there something that will keep them from doing this?

is it okay to have a large amount of nuts (allsorts, like peanuts, almonds, soy nuts, seeds) a day?

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like say i have about 800 calories a day worth of nuts and seeds or even throw in some nut butters, would that be okay? I know they’re loaded with tons of nutrients and are good for you. I also will pair it off with fruits, veggies and grains, but for it to be a good vegan replacement for protein and fats

Milk substitute for Vegan who are allergic to seeds, legumes. and nuts?

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Vegan egg substitute for matzo balls?

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En-R-G Egg Replacer and flax seeds don’t keep them from falling apart. Have you tried anything that’s worked for you?

Are butter substitutes vegan?

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i use Smart Butter and I cant believe its not butter

are they vegan?
yeah i typed it wrong it is smart balance not smart butter. thank god. i thought i was going to have to ditch it : )

Vegan Baby Birthday Cake!!?

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My son’s birthday is coming in May and he’ll be a year old! :) We’re vegan, so I’m looking for a good cake recipe. I don’t want this to be a crappy cake. I’ve made vegan cake before with some really great mixes from Cherrybrook Farms and Dr. Oetker’s (sp.?) Organic (used egg replacer and soy margarine/milk), but they always turn out small. We’re having a big party so I want to make a big cake to feed lots of people and I want it to be healthy, preferrably… I’d like to use whole wheat pastry flour and raw sugar if possible? I don’t like white sugar or white flour, since he is a baby and his nutrition is very important to me!!!

Please help!!

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