Many people are now convinced of the health benefits an animal protein free diet can be. Milk protein and lactose intolerances are occurring more frequently and often political or ethical reasons play a role in a person's turning to veganism.

"How can vegan food be varied and tasty?" Is a frequently asked question. When someone first becomes a vegan, a lot more time is needed to prepare meals this changeover. Just buying the food takes longer because you have to think about a range of new products. However, the variety of foods is large; very large in fact!

Veganism doesn't mean that meals have to consist mainly of soja or tofu products. Many other plants have enough proteins to cover our protein needs and therefore the anxiety many people have about their protein needs is ungrounded.

The food in Cascada Verde.

We at Cascada Verde are not out to convert you but we do offer our guests the opportunity to gain insight into how delicious the vegan cuisine can really be. Our breakfast consists of a large dish of fruit, muesli milkshakes with banana and oats, fruit juice and tea or coffee (cow's milk is also available).

Neither should vegan baking be underestimated. Ginger-carrot-almond-muffins or chocolate cake are just a few baked foods we offer. We also take great care to vary the evening meals; a large mixed salad is standard, with vinegar and oil dressing made with a Tahini or avocado base. What do you think of a vegetables and rice with curry, coconut milk, ginger,  and guacamole with baked banana in a marinade of cinnamon, lemon and coconut?