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How to remove pesticides and harmful bacteria from fruits and vegetables?
I'd like to blend some fruits with their peels, however I'm concerns about pesticides and harmful bacteria. I understand I should buy organic, but in case it's not or just to be safe, what methods I should use to get rid of pesticides and harmful…
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What non-vegan ingredients typically occur in over-the-counter medicines?
A lot of drugs you get without prescription in a pharmacy contain lactose and gelatine. Often there are other options that contain the same active ingredient, but have different fillers (i.e. titanium dioxide instead of lactose).
What non-vegan…
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Which plant-based milks have the highest protein content?
I normally buy soy milk because I prefer the taste and consistency, and also because it's a good source of protein. But I noticed that some other non-dairy milks such as coconut milk seem to have very little protein content. Does that make them a…
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Why is keeping backyard hens inconsistent with veganism?
If somebody keeps egg-laying hens in their backyard and makes sure they are loved and well cared-for, what's wrong with taking and eating their eggs from the perspective of veganism? If a person who identified as vegan was considering getting…
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Are there risks from eating too much nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast is a very high source of protein with about 50% of energy coming from protein content in the food. In addition to protein, nutritional yeast also provides a variety of vitamins and trace minerals, some of them in high…
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What amount of vitamin B12 is required per day?
I read some questions in this site regarding B12. Some said 50 mcg was required per day, while some said 1000 mcg.
While Vegan Society says 3 mcg per day atleast.
What is the amount of B12 required per day to have a healthy body?
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What combination of vegan foods more or less exactly mirrors the nutritional value of an egg?
I'm wondering if anyone has a list of foods, and the quantity of those foods required with their corresponding nutritional contribution to the egg substitute listed. The calorie content of such a list would be (more or less) the same as that of a…
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How can I find out at a job interview whether the company is vegan friendly?
I'm currently changing careers and moving into a new field. At my old job, I was really lucky to have a vegan boss and mostly vegetarian coworkers. Having lunch together was always great.
Now, given that I don't particularly enjoy having lunch where…
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How much coffee/tea can cause you to absorb less plant-based iron?
I recently discovered that iron we get from plants is not absorbed the same way as from meat, it is actually not the exact same iron: nonheme iron (plants) and heme iron (animals).
Things can enhance or inhibit the nonheme iron absorption (vitamin C…
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How prevalent is the use of animal matter in organic farming compared to conventional farming?
USDA regulations for organic farming permit the use of some fertilizers, include animal manure, bone meal, but restrict the use of synthetic fertilizer (which usually do not come from animal sources). Farmers have an incentive to use fertilizers,…
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How should one adapt a vegetarian diet after breaking a bone?
I was wondering how one should adapt one's diet to optimize bone reconstruction efficiency.
Popular knowledge tends to highlight the need for calcium, but I'd like to know if there are any scientific recommendations for this case
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Vegan egg nog for the holidays?
With the holidays coming up this question seems relevant, so here it goes, would it be possible to make a vegan egg nog?
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What are the steps a vegetarian/vegan should take to start eating meat again?
I've heard stories about vegans/vegetarians trying to eat meat again after a long period of time of vegetarianism and getting sick. Just an example, one of my best friends talking about his girlfriend rejecting meat after stopping to eat it for 3…
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Difference between flour and wheat gluten when making seitan
I am looking into making my own seitan, but every recipe/video I see is talking about 'vital-', 'whole-' or just 'wheat gluten'.
What exactly is the difference to normal typical flour?
And if it is flour, is there anything I should be looking for on…
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Are there restaurants that follow the rules of Acharam?
It's well-known that Judaism and Islam have complex dietary codes, known as Kosher and Halal respectively. But there's a subset of Hindus, specifically some South Indian Brahmins, who follow a dietary code leaps and bounds more complex. It's known…
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