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Veganism

Every vegan is a vegetarian. But not every vegetarian is a vegan. A category dedicated to those who neither consume, nor use, any products of animal origin at all.

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Is artificial butter flavor vegan?

The most common form of artificial butter flavor is a chemical called diacetyl. It is not an animal product.

How do you transition to a vegan diet?

== == First, a vegan diet is deficient in Vitamin B12 so be sure to take a supplement.

The best way to go vegan is to take it slowly. Many foods have addictive qualities; if you eliminate everything at once, it is much more difficult to kick the cravings. For a milk replacement I recommend rice, hemp or some kind of nut milk (almond, hazelnut). There are vegan alternatives to pretty well everything you could want to eat. Veganrella is my favorite type of cheese alternative -- it is rice based. You have to be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, of course. Dark green vegetables are the highest in nutrients, and they will give you the iron you need, as well as your calcium.

I recommend looking up super foods -- such as broccoli sprouts and blueberries -- that are jam-packed with nutrients. Rice and some type of legume will give you a full protein; in fact, quinoa is my favorite grain because it is a full protein in itself. You can get B12 from nutritional yeast, which you sprinkle on food or in soups. Many milk alternatives are fortified with B12 as well. When baking, you can use flax seed or egg replacer to replace the egg. Organic raw cane sugar is a good sugar to use -- many types of sugar are not vegan because they use animal bone in the processing. I also recommend looking into organic, locally made/grown and fair trade items; they go right along with the "not hurting the world" thing.

Are there foods that are not vegetarian but many vegetarians eat unknowingly?

Yes.

A lot of items that have meat mixed in without a lot of vegetarians noticing. There are a handful of nacho cheeses with anchovies in them. There are a lot of items people just overlook and some have ingredients people don't know about.

Some sushi has KRAB meat. This isn't crab meat, it's actually made from flounder or whatever fish is abundant.

A google search of common meat derived products might help a bit more.

Where can you buy vegan tap shoes?

Most large dance footwear supplier or stores will carry vegan (non-leather) jazz shoes, if you ask. There are many brands that make their shoes out of synthetic fabrics or cotton-nylon-spandex blends.

Are Hindus vegan?

They are not vegan; in fact, not all of them are vegetarians. The truth is that there are many religious practices in India, and vegetarianism is only one of them. As to why there is a higher occurrence of vegans and vegetarians among the Hindu people, it is because many hindus believe in reincarnation and that any animal could be a reincarnated relative. Rather than risk harming a reincarnated friend or relative, they avoid eating all meat. Others believe that harming an animal is bad Karma and they avoid eating any meat, so that they are not even indirectly harming animals. Hindus believe in freedom of religion, which includes freedom to practice your religion as you see fit. Not harming animals includes not harming each other, viz., as long as your beliefs don't interfere with my beliefs, we can get along together. As with any society, this is more the ideal than what actually occurs, but most Hindus try to follow these teachings.

Is the sugar in Kahlua vegan?

Someone previously responded "Sugar is obviously vegan."

This is not necessarily the case. Bone char is used in the sugar refining industry.

Unfortunately I cannot answer the original question but was concerned that the blanket statement that "(s)ugar is obviously vegan" is at the very least misleading to those who do not use bone char processed sugar.

Is Ryan Gosling vegan?

No, eating Ryan gosling is not vegan.

How do I get protein if I'm a vegan and I hate beans?

You don't need to worry about it, as long as you're eating other unrefined foods. All plants contain protein. 84% of the calories in watercress, 56% of the calories in mushrooms, and 50 percent of the calories in spinach are from protein.

Sprouts are 35+%; Wheat Germ 26%, Rye 18%, Oatmeal 17%, Peanuts 18%, Pumpkin Seeds 18%, Sunflower Seeds 16%, Cantaloupes 10%, Peaches 9%, Oranges 8%.

Is Primolut Nor vegan?

Primolut Nor may or may not contain animal products, but it was tested on animals.

See also - 'Is Norethisterone vegan.'

Is Glucono delta-lactone vegan?

Yes it is vegan. It is produced from sugars, or it can be synthetically made.

What British sweets are vegan?

Boiled sweets

Acid drops

Barley sugar

Blackpool rock

Is silk vegan friendly?

Most vegans avoid silk, as it comes from an animal.

Are there vegan tires?

Michelin tyres have no animal derived products.

Are Vimto products vegan?

They are vegan with the exception of - Bon Bons, Chew Bars and Leafy Chewy Sweets.

Is tostitois chunky salsa vegan?

The ingredients are: tomato puree (water and tomato paste), diced tomatoes in tomato juice, jalapeno peppers, onions, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and natural flavor. The only ingredient that may be questionable is the "natural flavor." You would have to ask the manufacturer if the "natural flavor" is vegan.

Is mccormick seasoning vegan?

Obviously, single McCormick herbs and spices are vegan. In addition, the following McCormick's seasoning mixes are vegan:

  • McCormick Bag'n Season Chicken
  • McCormick Bag'n Season Italian Herb Chicken
  • McCormick Bag'n Season Oriental Chicken
  • McCormick Bag'n Season Pot Roast
  • McCormick Bag'n Season Southwest Style Chicken
  • McCormick Bag'n Season Swiss Steak
  • McCormick French Onion Dip Mix
  • McCormick Hunter Sauce Blend
  • McCormick Mesquite Chicken Seasoning
  • McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
  • McCormick Skillet Paste Sweet & Sour Chicken
  • McCormick Skillet Paste Thick & Spicy BBQ Pork
  • McCormick Spaghetti Sauce Mix
  • McCormick Spring Onion Dip Mix
  • McCormick Stir Fry Chicken Seasoning Blend
  • McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix

Was Percy Bysshe Shelley a vegan?

Yes, he followed a plant based diet.

Are Betty Crocker cake mixes vegan?

Some vegans do not eat sugar, because refined sugar may be processed through bone char. If you do eat sugar without regard to how it is processed, then, yes, some Betty Crocker cake mixes are vegan, including:

  • Super Moist Carrot Cake
  • Chocolate Fudge
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Devil's Food
  • Lemon
  • Strawberry

The white mix, yellow mix, and some others contain milk.

Use Ener-G Egg Replacer or "flax eggs" instead of chicken's eggs when preparing them. Use soy, almond, cashew, or coconut milk instead of cow's milk.

Are Herbalife products suitable for vegetarians and vegans?

I learned just today (2/11/2009) from Distributor Relations that most of the Herbalife products DO contain animal ingredients and are NOT suitable for Vegetarians or Vegans. All Capsules are gelatin [(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin ): Gelatin (from French gélatine) is a translucent, colorless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance, derived from the collagen inside animals' skin and mostly bones.] and All Tablets contain shellac [(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac ): Shellac is an all-natural resin secreted by the female lac bug to form a cocoon, on trees in the forests of India and Thailand.[1].]

Gelatin is also found in the Chicken Soup Mix as well as the Wild Berry and Peach Mango Juice Drinks. Best advise is to read your label carefully!

I haven't been able to find anything definite about animal testing on the Herbalife.com website.

If you follow a vegan diet where do you get your nutrition?

All essential nutrients can be found in plant life -- it just takes a broader sampling of vegetables to provide some of the complex proteins that are typically found in meat and meat products.

To my knowledge, the single, best source of protein in plants is in legumes (beans), with the soybean being the most beneficial.