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Vegan pest control in kitchens
There are various pest risks in kitchens, for instance ants, flies and cockroaches. Many countermeasures include killing the animals. What vegan methods of pest control are there?
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Uses for leftover soy pulp after preparing soy milk
I have just prepared my first batch of plastic free soy milk according to this recipe. After mushing the soaked and ground beans through a strainer, I have half a cup of solid residue left. I figure this pulp is a very rich protein source and…
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Is Marmite (UK) vegan?
Just to clarify, I am from the UK and so I am talking about UK Marmite:
As you can see from the pot, they say it's vegetarian, but it's yeast extract, so does that mean it's not vegan? Does yeast count as an animal product?
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What are the main arguments against non-human animals holding intrinsic value?
The belief that animals hold intrinsic value is an important basis for animal rights.
Wikipedia lists the main positions used as a basis for the intrinsic value of animals as:
behaviouristic, as a morally neutral value that the animal's own (hence…
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Why are agricultural subsidies directed primarily towards animal agriculture?
In the US, 63% of agricultural subsidies support meat and dairy production1. I've heard that other countries also direct more money towards animal agriculture than to other agricultural activities. What is the rationale for distributing subsidies…
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How does cooking affect Omega 3 oils in flax, chia and other seeds?
I often use chia and flax seeds in my baking, mainly to help bind the mixture (sometimes to replace egg).
I know they're a great source of Omega 3 (potentially scarce in veg*n diets) when raw, but I was wondering if that held when they were…
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What nutrients should vegetarians supplement while weight training?
I have just started serious weight training (3 days a week powerlifting) and I have been eating vegetarian for the most part for years. I am concerned that the extra demands on my body from powerlifting require greater nutrients than if I was not…
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Are all contact lenses vegan?
It has been asked before whether things (such as sugar, water, tea or condoms) that do not obviously involve the use of animal derivatives might or not be vegan. Here my question is about contact lenses. Are all of them vegan? Do any of them use any…
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Do some vegetarians eat gelatin?
Gelatin is an animal byproduct. Nonetheless, I know many self-identified vegetarians who eat gelatin anyway. Are there reasons for being vegetarian (e.g. religious) that allow the consumption of gelatin?
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Do vegetable saturated fats increase cholesterol?
Many studies have investigated the relation between the intake of saturated fats and the increase of cholesterol. Saturated fats are usually found in animal products, such as meat and dairy. We can speculate that saturated fats are not all the same,…
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How often should a vegan have a blood test?
I read (e.g. in this vitamin B12 question) that it is important for a vegan to monitor some nutrient levels by taking blood tests periodically.
Excluding exceptional situations, how often a vegan should have those tests?
For example, what is the…
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Are there any considerations a vegan might make when choosing transportation?
Walk, bicycle, drive or ride public transportation. Each has limitations on how effective it can be depending on distance and location.
When choosing transportation are there any vegan considerations? If so what would they be?
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Which essential amino acids are the most likely to be deficient in a vegan diet?
Beside total proteins and the need for protein combining (see this question), here I ask a more specific question regarding single amino-acids: what are the most likely essential amino acids to be deficient in a vegan diet? Where to find them?
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Can vegan diets have a positive effect on people with diabetes?
I'm wondering whether a diet rich in plant foods, such as a vegan diet, can have a positive impact on people with diabetes and/or people with pre-diabetes, the condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be…
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How can I tell whether cotton is vegan?
For example, most cotton is chemically altered. How would I know whether animal products have been used or not?
Are there any special production references or standards to be aware of while shopping?
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