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Which tapes and adhesives are vegan?
I was reading a forum thread wherein it is claimed that some adhesives (packaging tape etc.) is not considered vegan. However, as is typical for such forums, the claims were not backed up with clear proof/evidence and were interspersed with…
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Why do some people eat animals?
Why do some people buy, cook, and eat animals?
It seems like an obvious choice to not kill and eat other animals if you don't have to. In many countries this (not eating animals) is the norm, but in many other countries eating animals is the…
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What can I make for a Thanksgiving dinner (vegan)?
What can I make that's vegan for Thanksgiving?
I'm going to a Thanksgiving dinner with family. There will be some vegetarians there, but it will mostly be omnivores. What can I make and bring to share with everyone?
I want to make something that…
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Does honey contain animal proteins?
From a nutritional standpoint, is honey vegan? Or does it contain animal proteins?
related: "Is honey considered vegan?"
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What nutrients can only be found in meat?
I have heard vitamins such as B12 can only be found in meat. Are there any other nutrients as well? Do you have to then take pills for B12 (as an example) to supplement your diet as a vegetarian/vegan?
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Eliminating oxalates in beetroot without losing any other nutrients by boiling milk and filtering out "crystals"?
So evidently beets are pretty high in oxalates (152 mg in 136 grams of beets). One of the ways that's proposed for reducing the oxalates in beets is by boiling in water and throwing the water away, which can reduce the amount of oxalates by up to…
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Why do some studies show a correlation between vegetarian diets and depression?
Why is it that many studies have shown a correlation between meatless diets and depression?
A study published in Journal of Affective Disorders this month (September 2022) found that
participants who excluded meat from their diet were found to have…
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Should real honey be reserved for medical purposes for the wellbeing of the world's bees?
Honey has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and recent studies have shown that it can be effective in treating a variety of ailments. Honey is a natural antibacterial agent, and it has been shown to be effective in treating wounds and…
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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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Scientific studies, related to vegans and veganism
Does anyone here have a compilation of good quality studies related to vegans and veganism? Would be very appreciated. Or If you have a few, you can still post, maybe we'll be able to gather them under this question. Thanks!
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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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What typical vegetables have pH > 7?
Consider only vegetables typically sold at grocery stores in Canada and UK.
My grandma's dentist has diagnosed her with acid erosion, and counsels her to shun acids. My grandma's trying to be vegan. We're not contemplating "alkaline diets".
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Is giving formula to infants acceptable for vegans
I have a young child and like many parents we’re supplementing her diet with formula. Now I know that opinions on breastfeeding can get heated so I want to make this clear: this question is purely regarding vegan options, considering that it is not…
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What is the name of this choy?
I'm trying to make pickles with the following vegetables:
However, I don't know what it is called and where to get it.
Can someone help me?
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