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What is the aim of being vegan?
As per my knowledge, a vegan is someone who consumes the plant-based diet. So I assume that milk and honey should not be the part of vegan food. However, in this case, should we call a baby vegan who had taken mother's milk at the time of birth.
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What 1 plant has the widest nutritional value over all other plants in the world?
I want to grow a small garden with few plants as possible with efficiency in nutritional value in mind. What plant in the world has the most nutrition from the roots or the flower?
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Are insects a better source of any nutrients than plant-based foods?
One producer of insect foods makes some pretty bold claims about nutrition from cricket flour.
65% protein by volume, complete with all 9 amino acids
A good ratio of omega 6:3 fats
High in fibre
High in minerals (iron, calcium)
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Is eating soy linked to birth defects?
Some people say that consuming soy beans or soy bean products while pregnant can lead to birth defects such as hypospadia. Is this true? What does the most recent research say?
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How to be healthy while restricting energy intake on a vegan diet?
Are there any special concerns for people who are restricting energy intake in order to lose weight while following a strict vegan diet? The American Dietetic Association says that...
Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals…
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Was PETA's support of lab grown meat that used calf blood vegan?
PETA supported lab grown meat that used fetal calf serum even though it apparently may have involved slaughter. Is this support of a process that may involve slaughter considered vegan?
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What should someone who became a vegan do with their non-vegan possessions?
For example, someone decides to go vegan but already owns a leather jacket?
What should they do with this jacket and any other non-vegan possessions?
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Is there convincing RCT research showing a plant-based diet can reverse or reduce the risk of serious diseases when compared to a "healthy" omni diet?
If you want you can skip the explanation and skip straight to the bottom, where I say exactly what I am looking for.
I was talking to my step-dad today and mentioned the recent Oxford study that shows people who do not eat meat have a 14% lower…
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Do vegans need to eat more? Plant-based diets, digestion speed, & nutritional density
Does vegan food have a lower nutritional density? In other words: Do vegans need to eat more to get adequate levels of nutrition than they would on an omnivorous diet?
Meat tends to sit in the intestines for a long time. Is this because meat has a…
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Are Crownfield cereal boxes with plant-based ingredients vegan?
As an example, Crownfield -Special- Flakes Red Fruit is a cereal sold by Lidl. The ingredients listed appear to be vegan and the box has a "vegetarian" label. Here's the simplified list:
Wholegrain wheat, ground rice, sugar, freeze dried…
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Do vegans need to consider reduction in angiogenesis?
Polyphenols play a role in the reduction of inflammatory angiogenesis during cancer treatments, primarily administered as part of a diet (Mediterranean).
Do vegans, or people who follow other plant based diets, need to consider this as a potential…
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What are the OTHER benefits of blending, over eating whole fruits?
Please proffer OTHER kinds of benefit, not just health. Please don't repeat these three benefits that I identified.
Eating whole fruits can trap morsels between teeth. Then I must floss, especially before meeting clients or my bosses! But juicing…
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How can I Electric Power, Water Wash soiled fruits and vegetables?
I'm physically unable to wash sullied TOUGH-SKINNED fruits and vegetables, particularly ones just plucked from soil. I'm disabled, and I injured myself. The water pressure out of my faucets are TOO LOW AND POWERLESS to rinse off the dregs!
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Why vegetarian food is considered to be the best food?
A vegetarian diet is high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and low in saturated fats. This keeps your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check. Over-time, regular consumption of such a diet can lower your risk of heart diseases and stroke.
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Are cereals or any other crop grown by humans vegan?
The process of growing a crop involves ploughing the land and using pesticides. While ploughing we kill many insects and worms in the soil and by using pesticides we intentionally kill the insects.
Are these crops grown by humans really vegan ?
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