What types of food do vegans eat?

There are several types of vegetarians that includes vegetables and/or fruit plus grains and other nutritional foods:

Lacto vegetarian: Along with plants, this vegetarian will include dairy products such as cheese and milk but does not eat eggs.
Ovo vegetarian: An ovo vegetarian eats eggs but abstains from all dairy products.
Lacto-Ovo vegetarian: Eats both eggs and dairy products.
Fruitarian: Fruitarians eat a strict diet of only fruits, nuts, and seeds. Not only is meat, dairy products, and eggs excluded from their diet but vegetables are as well.
Total vegetarian: Eats only plant food and does not eat any food that comes from an animal which includes all red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, and even honey.
Vegan: A vegan omits all animal products from their diets. As well, a vegan does not use any product that is made from an animal such as leather, silk, or wool.

fruits and vegetables So if a vegan does not eat any type of meat, dairy product, or eggs then what do they eat besides vegetables?

Being a vegan takes a little forethought in order to eat healthy. In fact, they have their own food pyramid! Foods high in protein and essential amino acids are very important. Good vegetarian sources are legumes, nuts, seeds, soy products such as tofu, whole grains, wheat products like bread or cereal, lentils, brown rice, and quinoa. An excellent supplement is brewers yeast, it is one of the highest known sources of complete protein.

A balanced diet with vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes can offer an wide array of meals. Many entrÃ©es can be designed around a protein source that can be simple or exquisite. In fact, a vegan diet has become quite popular and many health food stores offer a vegan selection of frozen foods, vegan deli soy meats, rice and soy cheeses, soups, and even desserts like ice cream made from soy and sweetened with fruit concentrate.

Breakfast Ideas:

Steel cut oats sweetened with fruit or raisins with soy or rice milk.
Pancakes with applesauce
Smoothie: a blended mixture of soy or rice milk, banana, soy yogurt, fresh fruit, and brewers yeast if desired.
Bagel with unsweetened jam or jelly
Tofu scrambled with herbs and spices topped with soy cheese

Lunch Ideas:

A grilled open faced sandwich with soy cheese, onion, sprouts, and avocado
Vegan deli soy meats served on rye bread or wheat
Tostadas with black beans, soy cheese, avocado, onion, and salsa
Vegetarian pizza with or without soy cheese plus favorite toppings
Spiced hummus with pita bread and vegetables for dipping

Dinner Ideas:

Chili topped with soy cheese and onions served with cornbread
Italian stew with tomato base, pasta, vegetables, Italian spices topped with soy parmesan
Linguini with soy or rice cream sauce, mushrooms, and basil
Manicotti stuffed with soy or rice cheese, blended tofu, Italian spices, onion, mushrooms and baked in tomato sauce
Chow mein with pan fried noodles and stir fried vegetables
Gluten Free Lemon Pasta