African Vegan Outreach, affiliated to BWC, is a non profit organisation bringing the Vegan message of compassion and non violence to our audience. We are a fact based organisation focussing on the reduction of suffering of animals by highlighting the reality in South Africa and the African continent, and working towards positive change. We educate people on the benefits of a plant-based diet for humans, animals and the planet.

Visit PLANT in Cape Town for delicious, animal friendly food that will make your taste buds do a happy dance!

Plant was established in 2013 to promote plant-based food choices and to provide a space in Cape Town where vegans and people with food allergies can find amazing food without sacrificing taste. Our objective is to supply clean, healthy nutrition optimized for today’s fast paced life style. We pride ourselves on exemplary service and customer satisfaction is our primary objective.

Education about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle is a part of ongoing commitment to make this world a little better, a little kinder. A percentage of our profits is donated to human-based or animal-based charities.

Frequently asked questions about the vegan diet:

• http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vegdiets/frequently-asked-questions-about-vegetarian-diets

Pregnant or have kids?

• http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vegdiets/vegetarian-diets-for-pregnancy
• http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vegdiets/vegetarian-diets-for-children-right-from-the-start
• http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vegdiets/healthy-snacks-for-kids

You are embarking on an amazing journey of new tastes and food. It’s exciting and healthy. Get ready to get in to the best shape of your life. Vegans all agree that mealtime has become so much more interesting after switching to a plant based diet. The internet is a huge resource for recipes.

Please visit our Facebook Page. You can access recipes under ‘Files’.

Useful recipe links:

• See easy vegan choices
• Recipes suitable for diabetics and a
• Downloadable cookbook
• The Healthy Eating Plate
• Power Blender
• Yuppie Chef Power Blender
  

We recommend a power blender for smoothies and cheese recipes. Ordinary store bought blenders tend to burn out after a few uses. Invest in one of these – they will change your life.

A great, healthy way to start your day is by blending your vegetables and fruit in to a green smoothie. Remember, it takes 21 days for your body to detoxify from all animal proteins. Just keep going and we can guarantee you, after 21 days you’ll feel like a new person. A lot of people say they don’t like the taste of fruit and vegetables. The reason for this is that animal protein is basically an addiction. Your taste is a little warped but with time it will return to normal. Just go through the motions. Fruit and vegetables will taste amazing!

Fruit and veggies first thing in the morning create an alkaline environment in your body. Disease develops in an acidic environment so you can say goodbye to colds and flu if you keep your body fueled with healthy food.

You can use a combination of fruit and vegetables:

1 Cup raw spinach (or other greens) Kale is an amazing green but not always readily available
2 Bananas
½ Cup Blueberries (you can get these frozen if not in season)
Raw Vegan Protein powder, green minerals , hemp powder (awesome complete vegan protein) or any other supplement. (Whey protein is protein derived from milk products so look for vegan protein. You are on your way to building your new super body and need the good stuff!!)
Any seasonal fruit
A little bit of filtered water

Blend together and enjoy!

Don’t worry, you don’t have to. More and more non-dairy cheeses are making their way in to our markets and you can find these at any major grocery store like Pick & Pay or Checkers.

Our favourite is home-made nut cheese!
Here is an easy cheese recipe that is healthy, nutritious and oh so yummy!
1 Cup Macadamia Nuts (Raw) 1/2 Cup Water

1Tsp Agave Nectar

1Tsp Lemon Juice

Salt to taste (we use Himalayan Salt)

Blend together in Power Blender and you have a creamy cheese that’s perfect for pizzas, toast, soups, etc

Also check out Cape Town bases TataMoo Nut Cheese.

Sep 15 2014 Alain Ducasse, famous worldwide for his phenomenal haute cuisine, has more Michelin stars than any chef alive today. When a legendary French master chef decides it’s time to drop meat from his menu, foodies of the world pay attention.