
A commercial market has also emerged in free-from foods suitable for vegans & for people who cannot eat dairy products for health reasons. The shelves of supermarkets are increasingly being stocked with products designed for vegans (such as soya milk) & the market for vegan food is thought to be growing by up to 15 per cent a year. This sub-sector of the food industry is booming. People are becoming much more aware of lactose intolerance & it appears that a vegan diet is better than a veggie or carnivorous diet for staying slim. But staying slim & eating desserts are surely contradictions because puddings tend to be laden with calories from butter eggs & cream. Not any longer. Divine Vegan Desserts is reclaiming the reputation of desserts by proving that they can be beautiful delicious & healthy. All the desserts in the book are dairy- & egg- free & therefore completely free of saturated fats. There are also many recipes suitable for people following a gluten-free or nut-free diet. For those wishing to reduce their refined sugar intake or increase their consumption of natural raw foods there are many options too. A comprehensive key indicates which recipes are suitable for different dietary requirements with icons for each recipe. The book contains recipes for cakes teatime treats pies & pastries tarts trifles & cheesecakes ice creams sorbets mousses custards & creams. So whether you are a practising vegan lactose intolerant on a gluten-free diet or simply want luscious desserts without all the calories this is THE book for you.