Vegan Cheese
There are those who say cheese is addictive. Mount Sinai News reports, "New research argues that cheese is addictive in a way similar to drugs because of a chemical called casein, which is found in dairy products and can trigger the brain's opioid receptors." While some may quibble about the definition of addiction and what threshold needs to be reached to define a substance as addictive, there's general consensus that lots of people crave dairy cheese and find it hard to give up. And, casein is the prime suspect in triggering those cravings. According to Senient Health, cheese is, "...essentially concentrated casein proteins. When humans eat casein, our digestive systems break it down into smaller compounds called casomorphins. Casomorphins are a type of opioid that causes our brains to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter infamous for producing feelings of pleasure and satisfaction." Now, there are those who say, casein is mother nature's way of getting calves to drink their mother's milk. Of course, we are not cows and there is no need for us to consume the breast milk of another species. In fact, for us to steal a cow's breast milk, her baby must be taken from her. Otherwise, the baby would drink the milk, as nature intended. So, the mother screams for her child and the baby pines for his or her mom. Well, the boy calves are often just killed because the dairy industry has little use for them beyond stuffing them in veal crates. Oh and, yes, cow's must be pregnant to produce milk. So, are cows making love on factory farms? No. They are all artificially inseminated, without their consent, via a fist full of bull sperm. And, that's call rape. Feminists take note. Anyway, there's good news on this front. No need to crave concentrated cow's breast milk anymore. An astrophysicist, and former head data scientist at Google, used artificial intelligence to create a plant-based casein. This brilliant vegan created a company called Climax Foods to sell you this plant-based cheese that tastes so much like dairy cheese you cannot tell the difference. This is just one of the many promising developments in the arena of vegan cheese. If we can topple cheese, the whole Big Ag house of cards comes tumbling down. You get healthier. Cows are no longer raped. Babies are no longer abducted and killed. And, we can make a real dent in greenhouse gases. Win, win, win. So, open your mind and heart and check out these videos that pave the way for YOU to make the leap to vegan cheese. Smile and say... (vegan) cheese!
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Veggie Mac-n-Cheese
This marvelous mac-n-cheese recipe takes comfort food to a whole new level, and is a tasty way to check off a few servings on the Daily Dozen checklist. For more, check out NutritionFacts.org.
NutritionFacts.org is a science-based nonprofit organization founded by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, th...
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Climax Foods
Climax Foods is a plant-based cheese company like no other. Their cheese tastes exactly like dairy-based cheese. That was the conclusion of more than a dozen people who sampled Climax Blue Cheese, Brie and Feta at the party featured in this video, which was a fundraiser for Loving Farm Animal San...
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Say "Cheese" Fondue!
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Hot for Food's Lauren Toyota shows you how to make a plant-based version of this popular bar food. Cashews, potatoes and of course, beer come together to make a creamy dip. Just add some bread and you're set. Here's how to make this fondue:MAKES 5 cups
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Hearty Italian Vegan Cheese
Chef Mario teaches you about air frying cauliflower with less oil to create crispy textures that are also much less fattening. Mario also introduces a new vegan cheese to his kitchen with a delicious Italian recipe. Deliziosa!!!!
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Vegan Cheese Sauce with Lauren Toyota
Chef Mario is joined by expert vegan comfort food chef, Lauren Toyota. Lauren attempts to trick Mario with her nacho cheese sauce made from vegetables. Mario creates a healthy version of a Crunchwrap Supreme! They're just having too much fun in the kitch!
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Lentil Loaf and the Stretchiest Vegan Cheese
Famous vegan chef Gaz Oakley, @avantgardevegan on Instagram, joins Mario to teach a technique for the stretchiest vegan cheese. Recipes include a Lentil Loaf and Jackfruit Vegan Meatballs.
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Pizza, Pizza, Pizza, Pizza, Pizza
Rated V for Vegan travel queen Eunice Reyes tackles the Mount Everest of plant-based challenges: cheese, as in cheese pizza. So many people say they could never give up cheese, thinking it would mean they could never enjoy pizza. Guess what? There are mouthwatering vegan pizzas out there. Eunice ...
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Kale Krew Ep 9: Vegan Pizza
In this episode of Kale Krew, hosts Nemanja Golubovic and Tamika Price head to the Bucktown section of Chicago, one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the Windy City, west of Lincoln Park. Smack dab in the middle of this community is My Pie. The pizza parlor's mission? "We make our Chicago deep di...
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"Cheesy" Chips & 90210 Salad
Jane Velez-Mitchell and John Salley host this fun plant-based cooking show, featuring: chef and tv host, Mario Fabbri, who makes his healthy Kale Chips and explains why he walked away from the family business! 90210 star, Christine Elise, mixes together her Cool Vegan Cashew and Cranberry "Tuna" ...
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Man OVERCOMES Cheese Addiction — It’s Possible!
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Dairy Disclosed - What It Takes to Make Milk and Cheese
Most people don't even know cows have to be pregnant to produce milk. So... what happens to those babies? This short documentary explains how the dairy industry actually operates, punctuated by some heartfelt stories. Starring Mic the Vegan in collaboration with Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary. Prod...
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Climax Cheese - Wow!
The mission of Climax Foods is to use technology to replicate dairy using plants in order to make vegan cheeses that are indistinguishable from animal based cheeses. This is one of the most fascinating developments in the plant-based food sector. Many consider Climax cheeses to be the breakthroug...
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Mr. Wonderful Tries Vegan Cheese
Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank tries Mario Fabbri's cashew cheese recipe. Recipes include Cashew Cheese, Mushroom Gravy and Mediterranean Salad. Kevin O'Leary was blown away, as you shall see!
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Vegan Cheesecake
Check out this recipe for vegan cheesecake, topped with a blueberry sauce! OMG! And, you can watch and learn 10 languages at the same time. Now, that's a win win, thanks to SMTV!
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Plant-Based Cheese Appetizers
Well-known food stylist Andrew Namias whips up some delish dips.. one hot and one cold, using plant-based cheeses that are just as tasty as dairy cheese and much better for you. All vegan cheeses are ZERO cholesterol for starters. Also, did you know that -- according to the National Institutes of...
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The Cheese Trap: It's Addictive!
Mark Thompson, the Voice of American Idol, is a proud vegan. This media star introduces the main event... Dr. Neal Barnard, the brilliant head of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He is the author of numerous books. His most recent is The Cheese Trap, which explains why dairy che...
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E2 Raw Vegan Cheeze Collection Launch RC2
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Cutting The Cheese With Miyoko Schinner
Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and actress Alexandra Paul break down the reasons we need to ditch dairy! Luckily, there is no need for sacrifice. You can still have fabulous cheeses, just made from nuts and soy and other zero cholesterol products. Miyoko Schinner has created some of the world's m...
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A Faceoff With Dairy Consumers
Donny Moss invites dairy consumers to his home for some vegan cheese and a conversation about dairy. How do you think it ended? Watch to find out. For more: theirturn.net
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Taste Testing 12 Dairy-Free Cheeses! - duplicate
Jason Wrobel and Dotsie Bausch taste test a variety of vegan cheeses. Jason Wrobel is a world-renowned chef and author of the book "Eaternity." His focus is in organic raw vegan foods. As a Professional Raw Food Chef and Instructor, Jason is known for his fun personality and passion for using fr...
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Exciting Vegan Cheeses!
Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch and chef/author Jason Wrobel showcase some of the many delicious vegan cheeses out there. So fabulous. Learn more at: Switch4Good.org.
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Alternatives to Dairy Cheese & Honey
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Marvelous Mac & Cheese
The Spicy Vegans show us how to make guilt-free, yet decadent, mac & cheese.
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Chef AJ's Potato Pizza & "Cheese"cake
Join Jane Velez-Mitchell and Lori Alan for a special "live" edition of the award-winning, vegan cooking show, "New Day New Chef". Chef AJ, creates an impressive Double Potato Panini Pizza that will spike your potato cravings and a decadent Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake that will leave you beggi...
