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Are there any famous world leaders (politics, religion) who are vegan/vegetarian?
Who are famous world leaders (politics, religion) who live on a vegan/vegetarian diet?
(Define famous: presidents, vice presidents, religious heads)
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Which contraceptives are vegan?
There exists a wide range of methods for contraception. Some are obvious vegan (e.g. NFP), while others clearly aren't (e.g. birth control pill containing lactose). Which contraceptives are vegan?
(There exists a similar question Why are some…
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How would a widespread plant-based diet influence the maximum sustainable human population on earth?
A meta-analysis of studies on the maximum sustainable human population on earth found the median estimate to be 7.7 billion people1. Earth's current human population is about 7.5 billion and is forecasted to exceed 7.7 billion in 20202. Population…
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Is there a list of which UK E-Numbers aren't vegetarian or vegan?
I often see lots of E-Numbers in ingredient lists and I know some probably aren't vegetarian, and some definitely aren't vegan.. Especially as all ofthem seem to be made out of crushed up bugs! They apparently aren't that good for you either...
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How can commitment to veganism and vegetarianism be encouraged?
For many, a lack of knowledge is the primary barrier to becoming vegan or vegetarian. Some understand the issues however, but struggle to commit to a specific diet or lifestyle due to a lack of willpower, lack of convenient options, etc.
How can…
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Are common printer ink cartridges vegan?
I saw a report on TV that food coloring can be animal-based, especially the red ones.
Is it the same for common printer inks (i.e. printer brands inks)?
If so, is there a vegan alternative?
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How can I detect leather besides a sniff test?
Sometimes I'm buying things that look like leather but you can't easily tell. I sometimes use the sniff test. Is there any other test for determining if an unlabeled item is leather or not?
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How effective is farming crops without animal derived fertilizer?
It is sometimes claimed that materials such as manure are important to attain high yields of crops. While I know that it's possible to farm using only vegan materials, e.g. 'veganic' farming, I'm wondering if the effectiveness has ever been…
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When taking B12 supplements, is it a viable strategy to take higher dose every few days as opposed to lower dose every day?
As a recently converted vegan, I first wanted to try out not taking B12 supplements to see if I can get the recommended RDA from fortified foods alone. This turned out to be rather hard and I average about 70% of the RDA per day.
I am interested,…
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What are the historical roots of antispeciesism?
Antispeciesism (the opposition to discrimination and abuse based on the fact that another being belong to a different species) is strongly related to the ideology of the vegan movement. However, how did the term "antispeciesism" begin to be used?…
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What are the health benefits of raw veganism?
Some vegans decide to choose a raw-food diet. What are the health benefits of this lifestyle compared to a vegan diet that includes cooked foods?
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Can birds suffer?
Birds have a reputation of having rather simple brains. Sure, they can react to stimuli to avoid danger and survive, e.g. if I kick a chicken it will probably try to avoid me, but is this just automatic instinct or is there something deeper? Does…
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Why is egg commonly allowed in vegetarian food?
Very often when talking about vegetarian food, in restaurants or on labels for food, eggs are considered as suitable for vegetarians. There are some labels "lacto-vegetarian" but not so common (at least everywhere I went so far).
I don't understand…
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How often should a vegan have a blood test?
I read (e.g. in this vitamin B12 question) that it is important for a vegan to monitor some nutrient levels by taking blood tests periodically.
Excluding exceptional situations, how often a vegan should have those tests?
For example, what is the…
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Are there studies that have determined the main reasons people stop being vegetarian?
I read a study that approximately 10% of people have been vegetarian, and only 2% are at any given time. It seems that vegetarianism has a low retention rate.
Are there studies that try to determine the main factors that make people drop…
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