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| Anyone seeking NJ vegan home/kitchen? We are moving from our NJ home. WE fixed it up pretty and kept it vegan the entire time we were here, including international guests. I know it is a plus when seeking a home to feel like a home is clean, not just physically but in spirit as well. As such, I figured I'd post my FSBO here. It is a condo in Robbinsville, NJ, just off 7A on the tpke. Curious? http://www.myspace.com/foxmoor_condo_fsbo Its been fun be we hear the West calling us again. There is also a great whole Foods by us one can get to via back-roads. I can give the lowdown on the vegan circuit in the area. Let me know, peace Post Date: 03/05/08, Replies: 0 | ||
| Anyone try Phood? Looking to see if any of you have tried it? Its a nutrition powder made by plant fusion,it has a good amount of protein,and nutrients. I am a new Vegan doing it for health reasons, and im looking for a nutrition supplement to help me with weight loss,and muscle growth. Thanks for any input! Post Date: 05/22/13, Replies: 0 | ||
| Archonutrition and unlimited fruit Anyone heard of archonutrition? I was having health problems so a friend directed me to this site, www.archofood.blogspot.com, I don't know if its cool to post links so sorry, but it's kind of fruitarian and says its about eating how people did before agirculture. Like paleo without the meat. But I wonder is all that sugar okay? Like, if I just eat fruit all the time, my friend says I can get protein and fats from avocados and nuts, and lose a ton of weight, and it could clear up other problems that my doctor always wants to prescribe drugs for. Not sure what to do, I just want to go as natural as possible, you know? Post Date: 03/12/14, Replies: 2 | ||
| Are more teenagers vegetarians or adults? goo.gl/forms/vFSxuI30Ch Take my survey plase Post Date: 03/01/15, Replies: 4 | ||
| Are no-honey Vegans also Raw? Hi, I would very much appreciate the opinion of vegans who do not eat honey about a product line we are developing for our company Hnina (www.hninagourmet.com). We make healthy gourmet dark chocolate and sprouted nuts and seeds truffles. We need your advice whether to make our Vegan line also Raw. We make 3 lines, none of which use dairy. 1. Standard, raw cacao and sprouted nuts and seeds which are slightly roasted and sweetened with raw honey & maple syrup. We add pure Vanilla and no other ingredients, preservatives or additives. 2. Raw, same as standard but the nuts remain raw (not roasted), and 3. Vegan, where we only sweeten with pure maple syrup. The question is: Should we roast the nuts or keep them raw in the Vegan line? Raw provides additional health benefits, but roasting allows for longer shelf life and for many adds a taste and texture they like. So what would you prefer? We are trying to figure out what portion of no-honey vegans are also raw foodists. The three answers would be: Raw, Roasted, or Doesn't matter. Please elaborate if you have insight on what your other no-honey vegan friends would prefer. Thanks so much for helping us decide. If you're intrigued and want to try our chocolate, please use coupon code prom20 for 20% off. Thank you and nothing but the best, Ron Post Date: 05/05/15, Replies: 2 | ||
| Are We All Getting Enough B12? So I found out that B12 is a necessary vitamin that is not found in plant Foods. B12 is a vitamin vital to your brain health and nervous system. Without it you can get really sick. It is a water soluble vitamin that is found in our body's in low quantities but, not enough to sustain us. So, I take supplements which are natural minerals that are found in soil (so called). I found out that I was deficient recently due to my fatigue and deteriorating health. Anyways here's some facts about B12. Almost 40%v of the U.S. population is B12 deficient. Anyways Im going to tell you what I noticed about it first thing, My hands and feet would go numb or tingly even when I was not sitting on them to make them fall asleep, I was weak and filled with fatigue, I didn't want to eat anything, I got frequent chest and head pains in repetition. If you feel any of these check your symptoms and get some B12 ... Want to know more: ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/ Also I dont support eating any animals or beings of any kind so please take mineral supplements. Post Date: 05/14/15, Replies: 8 | ||
| Are we designed omnivores???? Recently I read about scientific studies claiming that there are many disadvantages of eating animal products.. -that we aren't supposed to drink the milk of another species.. -that we do not have an acidic stomach (though carnivores do) to digest meat.. -that we are very similar to herbivores (we have teeth for grinding, not canine teeth for tearing meat).. -that we have no claws (though carnivores do).. -that meat isn't designed for us which is why we cook it rather than eat it raw.. -that many people are lactose intolerant -that the stress hormones of the animal are passed to us.. Yet somehow despite all of this,for some reason advertisements and nearly all people say that animal products are good for us... are these just false claims that people so passionately put forward for industry or are they scientifically accurate.... Is cow's milk really that good for the bones? Also are plants better to eat than animals because many are given hormones as well to grow at an unnatural rate, according to my mum they're not that healthy or natural... um what to say to that :/ surely not that bad, mum... as the hormones put into animals. Post Date: 04/03/16, Replies: 2 | ||
| Are you a good veg cook? How about Italy? Hi all compassionate eaters. I'm writing from Salento, the heel of the Italian boot. We are a AGRITURISMO BIOLOGICO (organic farm and guest house) called Samadhi, we are a Yoga center, a kindergarden. And now, In July we are opening also a restaurant specialized in vegetarian, vegan and raw food dishes. We are looking for a cook partner that would like to work with us. We can offer food and lodging, for the salary we propose a partnership. In the area there is not a big culture of veganism and we would like to spread the word, raise consciousness. The minimum stay we require is 3 months, but ideally we would prefer somebody that would like to stay for a longer time. You can check our website www.yogainsalento.com Starting period: mid september 2011. write an email if interested: [email protected] Post Date: 04/20/11, Replies: 0 | ||
| Are you Vegan Sexual? Well, I've started yet another documentary. This one is on Vegansexuals. It would be great to get some feedback. I've already begun some on-camera interviews. What would you not do with someone who is not vegetarian or vegan? Would you not date him or her? Would you not kiss him or her? Would you not have sex with him or her? Would you not do anything sexual with them? (I won't get graphic here in case minors or victorian school teachers are lurking) If you met someone you like, but they are not vegetarian or vegan, how would you let them know how you are, and what options would you offer them if the relationship is to progress? Oh, and what are your thoughts on using --- or not using --- vegan sex toys? Do you have any stories to share about finding yourself in any of the above situations, and any advice on how others should handle them? If anyone is willing to appear on camera for this documentary, please let me know. Post Date: 09/27/10, Replies: 18 | ||
| Around other people I am not a vegan, not even a vegetarian. But I am interested to adopt to a vegan lifestyle. However, I still live with my parents, and we share our food. When I get my own place then I will make the transition. I do not know if I can exactly call myself a "vegan wannabe", because there are some things I disagree with vegans on. For example, I happen to think if somebody gifts you food, or gifts you leather clothing, then you can use it. Because you are not supporting cruelty, the dirty work has already been done. I know vegans do not think like that, but I do, so I am not sure if that makes me a "vegan". However, I do agree that people should not be using animals, and on top of it, we do not need them. (But that would be an off-topic discussion for my question.) My problem is that I do not want to tell other people that I am a vegan (or close to being one), then deal with it. Considering I am currently living with other people, and we all share our meals, what do you suggest? I am genuinly interested in changing my lifestyle around. But I want to do that when I get to be on my own. Post Date: 02/06/16, Replies: 9 | ||
| Article - A Deeper Connection Featured guest on Lena's Vegan Living http://www.lenasveganliving.com/#!featured-guest-/c1b9y Post Date: 05/28/15, Replies: 1 | ||
| Article on Vegan food in Vancouver 'burbs! It's great to see these places get positive press! http://www.straight.com/article-595976/vancouver/vegan-restaurants-spring-vancouvers-suburbs Post Date: 02/25/12, Replies: 0 | ||
| As a new vegetarian I have a question How come there seems to be almost an animosity between vegetarians and vegans? I have stated I am a new vegetarian and there have been some difficult changes to deal with, but I am trying. I first did this for health reasons, and then as I read more, I started to realize how bad animals were treated. I have come across vegans on boards (I admit not this one) who seem to feel that vegetarian is not enough. Isn't it a start? Post Date: 08/13/08, Replies: 32 | ||
| Asian Fried Tofu? I often see this Fried Tofu or Marinated Tofu in Asian Restaurants. Are those vegan? since I know some Chinese restaurants use animal flavorings to wrap up the tofu and then deep fried. Is Marinated Tofu safe? Thanks!! Post Date: 09/11/12, Replies: 2 | ||
| Asked to change review Hi all, I recently posted a review of a restaurant that I've had some issues with. The Cliffs Notes version is that I've been served non-vegan bread after ordering a vegan meal (at a restaurant that has a specifically vegan menu so I think I have a right to expect that they know what that means) and their pricing for foods that are both vegan and gluten-free are not listed so I ended up being charged double what was on the menu for vegan to have it also be gluten-free. I contacted them via email before posting a review and they responded kindly and explained their stance, which I can respect. It's their restaurant and they can charge what they like. I then posted my review on here even referencing what they told me, and tried to be honest yet respectful to the best of my ability. The restaurant has contacted me through Happy Cow and asked me to reconsider my review. I re-read it and I still stand by what I said, but I'm curious if anyone else would consider changing a review if asked. They are an independent business and I know the review on here affect business. I also know how few restaurants will cater to our needs sometimes so I don't want to scare businesses away from being vegan-friendly. That said, I also don't think I want to review favorably just because of those things. If my experience was less than stellar, I want to be honest. I think I'd rather take down the entire review than be dishonest. Thoughts are welcome and I thank you! Post Date: 07/12/13, Replies: 5 | ||
| Australian Organics Hair and Body Care http://www.australianorganics.net/ I have tried some of this stuff, it's nice stuff, reasonably priced, free from animal ingredients and animal testing. In the UK, available John Lewis, Waitrose and some Holland and Barrett stores. In Australia, Coles Supermarkets Post Date: 05/22/08, Replies: 0 | ||
| Aveda I emailed Aveda to enquire whether their hair colorants contain any animal derived ingredients. Received this email in response, their hair colorants are free of animal derived ingredients and it looks like most other things are too, save for the items containing beeswax/honey below. In Merseyside Complexions Salon Albert Rd Widnes offer Aveda Hair colouring services. ''...Thank you for taking the time to contact Aveda. We appreciate you contacting us with your concern and hope this will help you. We do have a small assortment of products that are made with beeswax or honey. We have provided the listing of these products below. While our goal as a company is to use 100% plant OR flower derived ingredients, we have not found substitutes for these particular ingredients at this time. With the exception of the Aveda products listed below, all remaining Aveda products contain no animal derived ingredients. We are happy to provide the ingredient listings for any Aveda product you are interested in using for your review. Please contact us with the specific names of any Aveda products you are interested in. You will find Beeswax or Honey in the following products: Beeswax: Lip Saver SPF Lip Shine Light Elements Shaping Wax Light Elements Texturizing Crème Lip Glaze Lip Tint SPF 15 Nourish-Mint Renewing Lip Treatment Nourish-Mint Sheer Mineral Lip Color Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Color Uruku Lip Pigment Honey: Phomollient Pure Abundance Volumizing Clay Conditioner Pure Abundance Volumizing Hair Spray Pure Abundance Volumizing Hair Potion Pure Abundance Volumizing Shampoo'' Post Date: 02/10/10, Replies: 0 | ||
| Avoid these New Year's Resolution Mistakes Avoid These Five New Year's Resolution Mistakes http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neal-barnard-md/avoid-these-five-new-year_b_802598.html Neal Barnard, M.D. December 31, 2010 12:11 PM As the calendar turns to January, many of us resolve to lose weight. But before many more calendar pages have turned, that resolution has fallen by the wayside for a lot of us, and we haven't lost an ounce. The problem is not a lack of will; we honestly did want to trim away those pounds. More often than not, the problem is in the execution. The plans we tried to set in motion were headed in the wrong direction. This year, let's get on a better path. Here are common missteps and how to avoid them. 1. Exercise along with a diet change, not instead of a diet change. Exercise is great in many ways. It improves your cardiac fitness, lifts your mood and makes you feel better. But exercise is not likely to do much for your waistline unless you also change your eating habits at the same time. The reason is simple. Running flat out for a mile burns only about 100 calories. And losing one pound of fat requires burning 3,500 calories. Do the math: you'll have to run 35 miles to lose a pound. And even then, exercise stimulates your appetite enough to put back on all the weight you've sweated off. So don't count on exercise alone. Instead, combine exercise with healthful foods that promote weight loss. And what are those "healthful foods?" Hold that thought; we'll come back to that in a minute. 2. Instead of counting calories, let foods do the calorie-counting for you. Every sensible dietitian will tell you that, to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in. But don't count on raw willpower to get you where you need to go. If you try to force yourself to stick to, say, 800 calories a day for the next six months, you'll find that sort of diet plan to get old quickly. Most people just give up. A better way is to let foods do the work for you. If your diet is loaded with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans, you'll be getting a lot of fiber. And because fiber holds water, it fills your stomach, so your appetite is naturally satisfied with fewer calories than normal. Research studies show that high-fiber foods can easily trim 300 or more calories off your daily intake, without your even being aware of the difference. You'll think you're eating as much as before, but in fact you're eating less. So don't cut calories by force of will; let high-fiber foods do the work for you. 3. Don't avoid carbs; choose healthy carbs. Don't skip carbohydrate-rich foods. After all, the skinniest people on the planet -- people in Japan, China and the rest of Asia -- have traditionally used rice, noodles and other carbohydrate-rich foods as daily staples. They didn't start gaining weight until Westernized business lunches and fast food chains put meaty, cheesy fare at the center of the plate. Besides, carbohydrate is the natural source of glucose, the fuel that powers your brain, your muscles and most of the rest of your body. So when it comes to carbs, zero in on quality, not quantity. Skip white bread and typical children's cereals that have had their fiber stripped away. Focus on healthful whole grains, beans and starchy vegetables. They provide the power your body needs and plenty of good nutrition to boot. 4. Focus on the doughnut, not the glaze. Sugar may not be the problem you think it is. True, it's not a health food; in theory could affect your weight, and it may also affect your mood. But despite its bad rep, sugar is almost certainly not the cause of your weight problems, and if your weight-loss plan is focused just on limiting sugar, you're missing what really matters. The fact is, a teaspoon of sugar has only 15 calories. That's trivial. And even the heroic amount of sugar hiding in your 20 ounce soda -- 250 calories' worth -- has a surprisingly small impact on your weight. Most of sugar's calories are used for energy. And if you overdo it on sugar, your body converts the excess to glycogen -- molecules in your muscles and liver that serve as "spare batteries" to power your movements -- rather than to fat. If you really shovel it in, sugar can theoretically turn to fat, but even then the conversion is so inefficient that about a quarter of all its calories dissipate as body heat, rather than turning to fat. The real problem with sugar is that it lures us in to cookies, cakes, candy bars and doughnuts, which are usually prepared with lots of shortening or butter. And it's the butter and shortening that slides so easily into our body fat, packing on the pounds. Every gram of fat has more than twice the calories of a gram of sugar. So when it comes to sugary foods, the biggest danger is not that sugar coating on the surface of the doughnut; it's all that fat cooked into it. If you are looking to make a truly healthful resolution, plan to center your diet on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans and all the foods that come from them, while setting aside the animal products and greasy foods. Breakfast might be a bowl of old-fashioned oatmeal with cinnamon and raisins, with veggie sausage on the side. For lunch, skip the greasy meat taco, and have the bean burrito instead. Or, how about veggie chili or a bowl of minestrone or split pea soup? For dinner, we might go Italian, starting with a green salad and fat free balsamic vinaigrette, angel hair pasta smothered in tomato, basil, and mushroom sauce and steamed asparagus on the side. If you want a glass of wine and an espresso, go ahead. Does this way of eating lead to weight loss? Yes, dramatically so. A 2009 research study published by the American Diabetes Association examined the diets of over 60,000 people, dividing them into five categories. Non-vegetarians were clearly the heaviest group. Semi-vegetarians and pesco-vegetarians (people who eat fish but no other meats) were somewhat slimmer than typical meat-eaters, on average, but were nowhere near as slim as full time vegetarians. And the only group that stayed well within the boundaries of a healthy weight was the vegan group -- people who avoided animal products and based their diets on healthier fare. Other studies have shown much the same pattern. In the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), which included 37,875 participants, people following a vegan diet were once again the trimmest, meat-eaters the fattest, with fish-eaters and ovo-lacto-vegetarians in between. In our research studies, we help people who have never tried anything like a vegan diet to give it a whirl. And the results are often life-changing. Not only do people lose weight, but they also cut cholesterol, lower their blood pressure and feel better in countless ways. Why does a plant-based diet keep people trim? Plant-based foods provide fiber, while animal products don't. Plant-based foods satisfy the appetite before you've overdone it on calories. And most plant-foods are naturally low in fat, which means they tend to be lower in calories, compared with meat, cheese and other fattier foods. It's not rocket science; it's basic biology. So if I could write a diet prescription that would lead you to the healthiest body weight, I'd encourage you to (1) set aside animal products completely and (2) keep oils to an absolute minimum. "But wait a minute!" you might be thinking. "That sounds like a pretty tall order. I'm not sure I could do that!" I understand. And that leads us to our final diet tip: 5. Focus on the short term, not the long term. By now, you know that, to achieve lasting weight loss, you need a permanent change in your eating habits. But swearing off favorite foods forever is more than most of us are prepared for. So take a leaf out of the book of people who have broken other habits, like alcohol or smoking. They follow the "one day at a time" rule until a healthier path becomes established. Now, diet habits are much easier to break than a serious alcohol or tobacco addiction, but you can still benefit from the same short-term focus. I recommend setting the animal products aside and keeping vegetable oils to a minimum for just three weeks or so. Don't burden yourself with what you'll be eating next year or the year after that; just focus on right now. Pretty soon, you'll see results on the scale and in how you feel, and other people will notice, too. And that will help your healthier path to become permanent. To boost you on your way, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine offers the free 21-Day Vegan Kickstart that gives you recipes, cooking tips, and plenty encouragement from doctors and celebrities. You'll have a chance to try out a diet change that makes such a difference, you'll call it your New Year's Revolution! Post Date: 02/10/11, Replies: 2 | ||
| B12 in Wheatgrass? Chlorophyll. So there have been studies that show Chlorophyll being nearly identical to the Hemoglobin found in blood, which seems to be what makes it so easy for the body to convert it to good healthy blood. Here is a link that has some good information: www.veganism-is-satanism.weebly.com/wheatgrass-nutrition.html Post Date: 09/29/15, Replies: 1 | ||
| Backyard Chickens Does eating wholseome food products from your own sustainibly raised no-kill hens and your own bee hives make you a non vegan? Post Date: 03/12/17, Replies: 2 | ||
| Balanced vegetarian diet www.veggieplan.com Grocery list and a weekly menu prepared by expert nutritionists to help people to have a balanced vegetarian diet. What do you think about this proposal? Post Date: 05/28/15, Replies: 1 | ||
| Ban on seal produce? http://www.care2.com/causes/animal-welfare/blog/historic-victory-for-seals/ Post Date: 05/07/09, Replies: 0 | ||
| Barbados cuisine My hubby and I are planning for a 2 week long Barbados vacation. One thing that concerns us, both vegetarians is the local food. We are staying at a resort named The Crane, thecrane.com/ and even they offer Barbados cuisine. I have heard that Barbados is famous for the non vegan food variety it offers. We would like to know about availability and quality of vegan food in Barbados. Have anyone tried it? Is it good? How is the variety of vegan food available there? Hoping for helpful replies. Post Date: 01/05/17, Replies: 0 | ||
| Barcelona Veggie! Hi all. I have recently moved to Barcelona and need advice on good restaurants. Although there are many restaurants listed on this site, advice on a great 'night-time, take family, cozy' type of restaurant would be great. Thanks x Post Date: 01/10/12, Replies: 0 | ||
| beans I normally buy canned beans but i hate recycling 20 cans a week. I soaked some pintos last night but I'm wondering do I still have to boil them before I sauté them, and if so for how long? Post Date: 09/13/12, Replies: 2 | ||
| BEATS?? In the City I'm looking for the BEST spot in NYC for red beats. I know this is a bit odd; but I'm an avid red beat lover, and am having a hard time finding good restaurants that serve my fav dish. ANY HELP PLEASE! Post Date: 08/11/08, Replies: 4 | ||
| becoming a vegan I can go weeks without eating any products that have some sort of animal product in it (eggs, powdered skim milk.....) Ive been a vegetarian for almost 2 years now so when I exclude the animal based products for a couple of months at a time does that make me a vegan? Also, I heard this was debatable when referring to honey. Can you be vegan and use honey and if yes is it bought from a farm where the consumer knows that the bees are not harmed? Post Date: 06/18/08, Replies: 22 |
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