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From a pure personal health perspective how bad are some non strictly vegan/vegetarian products?
So I'm curious about a plant based diet for health purposes, and though the by-product of that step may be great for animal welfare, environment etc.
How committed should I be about products like Wine, or even egg based pasta or things that may…
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De-carnivorizing protein
I just saw a great question here regarding protein sources in vegan food; the answers summarize the nutritional specifics very well. I want to go in a different direction, so I'm going to reframe this a bit to deal with culinary aspects instead of…
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Do larvae feel pain?
Some fruits, like organic guayabas or mangos, are very likely to have "worms" inside. However, they are not exactly "worms", but larvae of flies. I'm not sure whether I would be causing harm by eating the fruit, so I would like to know whether…
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Most suitable international cuisines or destinations for a vegetarian
My partner and I are avid travellers and are always planning our next (shoe string budget) trip. I don't want my vegetarianism to hold back where we can go but if possible I'd like to choose destinations where the local cuisine is…
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What is the term for people who only eat home raised meat?
Many non-meat eaters make this choice because of the way commercial meat is produced and because of the negative impact that it has on the animal's well being. Most or all of this negative impact can be eliminated in a home farm.
Is there a term…
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An easy vegan meal plan that covers all dietary needs
If you want to get enough of a particular nutrient X, there are always plenty of resources showing how to do so. For example, here are articles showing how to get enough protein, calcium, and iron. They include meal plans for the whole day and break…
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How to respond to people who consider vegetarianism "different" or "weird"?
Many people I encounter and eat with aren't used to vegetarianism and how do I handle them when they look at me funny when I can't order the meat at the BBQ place, for example?
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"Vegetarian Food" or "Vegetarian Alternatives"?
People use the method of, introducing Vegetarian or Vegan alternatives for Meat based food products, as a way of making a person enjoy his interested meat based food without having to kill an animal in the making process of it. But in some cases,…
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Scientific studies, related to vegans and veganism
Does anyone here have a compilation of good quality studies related to vegans and veganism? Would be very appreciated. Or If you have a few, you can still post, maybe we'll be able to gather them under this question. Thanks!
P.S. I already marked an…
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What is a healthy seasoning powder for vegetarians?
Normally, I use mushroom powder, but now it is out of stock in my place (New Zealand). The alternative to me is MSG or other artificial seasoning powder but I know they are not good for my health.
Is there any way to sort the problem regarding…
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I'm currently fasting, while vegan, is there anything diet related I should address when I finish?
To lose weight, I have started on both portion control and fasting on odd nights. I do not know if there are nutritional problems that could arise from this type of dieting. Are there specific nutritional recommendations for vegans when recovering…
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Do vegans consume crops pollinated by captive bee labor?
Bees are used as slave labor to pollinate a huge number of crops. How do we justify the exploitation of honey bees to produce food? Avocados, almonds, and blueberries are just a few examples of crops dependent on prison bee labor.
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Have there been any studies comparing milk consuming countries against mainly vegan countries?
According to Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017, both vegan and vegetarian diets can be associated with better…
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Is fungi generally healthy or not?
What are the health benefits and downsides of edible mushrooms and fungi based foods? ie quorn.
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Plant-based meat-like food producers?
Is there one place to get a list of all plant-based meat-like food producers?
This will help all those who want to shift from non-veg without compromising on taste.
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