Ikarian diet

By Dimitris Peppas

Ikarianism means different things to different people, so let’s dive deeply into the question: “What is a Ikarian?” I will strive to define the term as sensibly as possible.

What Does Ikarian Mean?

Ikarian and Vegan/vegeterian diets both exclude meat and seafood. Vegan diets go a step further, though, by also nixing every other food of animal origin. So, in addition to avoiding meat, vegans steer clear of dairy products, eggs, and honey. Additionally, vegan foods never contain any byproducts of animal agriculture, such as lard, whey, or gelatin.

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Ikarian diet  delivers powerful advantages over a vegetarian diet. Eating vegetarian merely reduces farm animal  exploitation, whereas vegan diets eliminate every last bit of it. A vegan diet may also offer health and environmental advantages over diets that include dairy products and eggs. For these reasons, many vegetarians ultimately decide to go vegan.

Which Foods are Ikarian?

Becoming vegan takes surprisingly little effort. Consider the enormous variety of vegan foods available:

• Vegetables
• Breads and Pasta (some contain animal products)
• Fruits and berries
• Rice, oats, and other grains
• Beans, tofu, and tempeh
• Vegan milks (soy, almond, pea, nut, hemp, etc.)
• Nuts

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’t miss out on your favorite indulgences, either. Many of the most popular brands of chocolate, wine, and beer are vegan. You can even buy superb dairy-free creamers for your coffee.

The world’s great cuisines offer an endless variety of incredible vegan meals. Whether you go vegan for life or just try it out for a few weeks, you’ll never lack satisfying things to eat.

ikarian Foods are Everywhere!

Every supermarket stocks a vast assortment of vegan foods. And a good natural foods store will offer even better options. Most carry a selection of vegan meats, milks, and cheeses. In the frozen section, you’ll find vegan waffles, burritos, and pizza. The desserts won’t disappoint, either. You can buy vegan ice cream, cookies, pies, and many more favorites. Better natural food stores sell at least one vegan alternative for every popular non-vegan food—cream cheese, mayo, eggs, you name it. And your options will only improve as time goes by, since vegan food companies constantly introduce delicious new products.

When it comes to cooking, you can choose from hundreds of vegan cookbooks covering every conceivable niche. You’ll never find vegan food monotonous because some of the easiest vegan meals are also the most versatile.  You need never make any of these dishes the same way twice:

• stir-fries
• salads
• soups
• roasted vegetables
• sandwiches and wraps

When dining out, you can visit thousands of vegan restaurants worldwide. And all the best fast food chains are rushing to add vegan items to their menus. So, don’t let anyone persuade you that a vegan diet is difficult or lacks variety!