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Do I need a tofu press to make tofu?
I want to try some recipes with tofu, but I don't own a tofu press.
Do I need to buy one before I can make tofu?
Is there a way to press the tofu without a press?
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Are there any vegan chocolate spreads which taste like Nutella available in the UK?
I am looking for a vegan chocolate spread that tastes similiarly to Nutella which would be available in the UK. I am open to some differences in taste, but I would ideally want something with comparable level of sweetness as Nutella has. Product can…
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How can I approximate the flavour of butter in savoury dishes?
I used to make dishes like risotto, for example, with dairy butter.
Is there a vegan way to approximate that rich flavour?
It would be awesome if I could do this with simple ingredients rather than a specific product available only in a limited…
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How is the presence of consciousness determined in an animal?
Given that animals can't tell us about their experiences, what forms of evidence are used to suggest whether an animal is conscious?
This subject is important, since one argument for adopting vegetarianism as a lifestyle is a belief in animal…
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How many animals are required by the average North American omnivorous diet?
How many animals are required per year by the average North American omnivorous diet to provide the required meat, dairy, and eggs? How much smaller is this number for vegetarian diets?
I am interested in per person numbers.
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Are common printer ink cartridges vegan?
I saw a report on TV that food coloring can be animal-based, especially the red ones.
Is it the same for common printer inks (i.e. printer brands inks)?
If so, is there a vegan alternative?
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Are there vegan Omega 3 pills?
I am being treated for ADHD and BiPolar disorder. My doctor advises me to take Omega 3 supplements.
For about 15 years I have been following vegetarian diet. I found being so I found myself having higher level of mentality and guilt free. Actually,…
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What are the top causes of death for vegetarians?
For the entire population this is an easy statistic to look up and can be used to react to the risks of say, heart attack (common), versus ebola (rare).
The hypothesis is that vegetarians are less likely to die from heart disease, diabetes and so…
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How can I explain my decision to refuse to purchase or handle animal products for others?
I am sometimes asked to purchase, handle, or cook meat and other animal products for my family and friends. I want to refuse on ethical grounds, so how can I explain my position effectively?
The ideal answer will explain how I can act on my ethical…
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Does the DSM make any reference to veganism or vegetarianism?
The DSM is the standard manual used by psychiatrists for the diagnosis of mental disorders. Psychiatry has been subject to several criticisms1. For example the american sociologist Thomas Scheff applied the labeling theory to psychiatry and…
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Why do people choose to follow a fruitarian diet?
Many vegans switch to, or sometimes try to follow, a fruitarian diet. Which are their reasons? Is this for health or for some ethical reason?
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Can vegan foods produce heterocyclic amines when cooked?
Heterocyclic amines are carcinogenic compounds that can be found in cooked meat. They seem to be produced by the high temperatures (e.g. roasting). Can heterocyclic amines also be found in cooked vegetables? In other words, are vegans virtually…
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What are the historical roots of antispeciesism?
Antispeciesism (the opposition to discrimination and abuse based on the fact that another being belong to a different species) is strongly related to the ideology of the vegan movement. However, how did the term "antispeciesism" begin to be used?…
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Does a vegan diet expose us to a higher risk of fractures?
Because vegan diets exclude dairy products, many people might be afraid that this can lead to calcium deficiency and subsequently higher risk of fractures. Does this happen? What does scientific literature say about this subject?
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Are there any specifics related to veganism and working out?
I used to workout quite a lot when I was omnivore and vegetarian but have not visited the gym for some time because of a back injury. When transitioning from omnivore to vegetarian, I did not do any adjustments to my workouts/diet (apart from not…
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