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Which places have a majority of vegetarians?
It is often heard that vegetarian movements are on the rise recently. Is there any place or country in the world, where the vegetarians are in the majority at present?
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Is it consistent with a vegan philosophy to buy and wear secondhand leather products?
The Vegan Society defines veganism as follows:
Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is
possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty
to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.
Purchasing…
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Do veg*ans have better health because of their diet or lifestyle?
Several statistics show veg*ans have better health 1,2,3; however one could argue that this is due to several factors other than their diet, e.g. they smoke less, drink less alcohol, do more physical activity, do meditation or yoga, etc. So how can…
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Is vegan poo (and digestive system) different?
The amount of dietary fiber can influence stool characteristics and transit time 1,2. Since vegan diets are usually higher in fiber content, we can think imagine this has some effect.
How is the digestive process of vegans influenced by their…
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What bean provides the most nutritional value, if any?
One of the answers at Which essential amino acids are the most likely to be deficient in a vegan diet? suggests beans are the best source of essential amino acids requirements in vegan diets.
Is there a bean or combination of beans that would be the…
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Vegetarian food in Dallas, TX?
My husband and I are traveling to Dallas, TX. I wanted to ask how vegetarian-friendly the city is and whether there are any specific recommendations for vegetarian or vegetarian-friendly places to go.
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Which crops involve the least collateral harm when grown/harvested?
Some crops can harm animals indirectly while grown/harvested.
Researcher Brian Tomasik has tried to do some rough estimates: for example, legumes appears to inflict less accidental suffering than cereals. Sunflower seeds may sometimes be protected…
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If the US source of protein changed from animal to vegetable tomorrow, how much of what types of plants would need to be planted?
Humans need specific things in their diets, in the US much of that is met through meat and dairy products. If everyone in the US went vegan tomorrow, how much of what new crops would need to be farmed to meet the same needs now filled by meat and…
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Are certification programs requiring/monitoring enough? And can activists pressure them into doing it right?
There are many strategies towards the minimization of the suffering of nonhuman animals; e.g., raising awareness, pressuring the legislative system into developing protective measures, using economic means to force big food companies into…
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Can pescetarians eat gelatin?
I'm a pescetarian, and I accidentally took a gum not knowing that there was some beef gelatin in it. Am I allowed to do that?
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Lecithin content in various oils?
How much lecithin is in various plant oils like olive, sunflower, soybean, canola, safflower, avocado, palm, coconut, etc.? Or in animal fats?
cf. R. W. Bernard, Science Discovers the Physiological Value of Continence (Mokelumne Hill, Calif.: Health…
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How Long Have People Called Plant Milk "Milk"?
I have heard that cultures have called plant milks "milk" (Ex. Soy milk, almond milk) for thousands of years. Is this true? I would like a source to refer to.
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Kombucha as a vitamin B12 source
Kombucha can have very high amounts of vitamin B12 (e.g. https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/65wjep/this_kombucha_has_a_ridiculous_amount_of_b12/).
Where does the vitamin B12 come from? From which process?
When I make my own…
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Is there a way to determine what kinds of fish tend to feel the smallest amount of pain?
I am asking this question because I am trying to make my diet less cruelty-oriented, for this reason this question can be related to trolley problem since I am coping with an ethical problem trying to minimize the the core aspect i.e. suffering.
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How can I modify a fruitarian + dairy diet to provide sufficient vitamins, minerals and protein?
I am a man with 37 Yrs and average body type with almost 80kg weigth with this amount protein needs (based of this site):
I am trying to follow a fruitarian diet with some modifications such as adding milk and some other vegetables (trying not to…
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