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Creating the menu for a party can be difficult even in ideal circumstances. However, if you have decided to give up eating animal products or several of your attending friends are vegan, it can be a bit more challenging if you're unfamiliar with a vegan menu. Fortunately, with a little planning and tasty recipes, you can throw a memorable and delicious vegan-themed party. For inspiration, check out the following ideas:

A great go-to menu is enjoyable for the mind and satisfying for the body. The idea of creating a go-to menu stems from research that says we make over 200 food-related choices per day, yet the average person estimates this number to be just 15. This huge disparity suggests there’s a lot of unconscious choices interfering with our weight loss efforts.

This is especially true when we’re stressed, tired, bored, or lonely—the most common states when we’re particularly vulnerable to poor eating or overeating.

A bento is a divided box that originated in Japan. Bento boxes are made from a wide variety of materials, including lacquer, bamboo, plastic and stainless steel. A traditional bento meal includes carbohydrates (rice or noodles), protein (fish, chicken, meat or tofu), vegetables and fruit. Foods are arranged in the box to display a colorful, healthy meal with a wonderful variety of flavors and tastes.

Dads love a good healthy meal—especially when it's coming from the barbecue. Here is a great 3-course menu that can be easily prepared for your dad’s (or husband's) special day!

Father’s Day Menu
* Hoisin-glazed Turkey Burgers
* Mango Salsa
* Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

Hoisin-glazed Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground turkey