Becoming Vegan » eat vegan http://becomingvegan.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:28:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 is it bad to eat vegan cookies every night, or every 3 days? http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/is-it-bad-to-eat-vegan-cookies-every-night-or-every-3-days/ http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/is-it-bad-to-eat-vegan-cookies-every-night-or-every-3-days/#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:16:26 +0000 admin I am a vegan and am 5’6 or ’7 and weigh 109. My mom wants me to gain weight and i just want to be healthy happy teen. i like the uncle eddies vegan cookies, but i don’t want to get fat! So can i eat a cookies every night or should i just do it once a week or every three days?


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By: Sutiyo Na

What is a vegan? A vegan is a person who cuts-out from eating and using animal products including their by-products. Some products are clearly non-negotiable such as red meat, fish, poultry, dairy, milk and eggs. Other items such as honey, silk and refined sugar are also being debated. Gelatin and whey milk are also avoided by vegans much as wool, suede, animal leather and animal skins. Vegans also advocate against animal cruelty and they don’t like to pay visits in pet stores, circuses, zoos and animal rodeos. There are different factors that need to be considered and so far a vegan lifestyle is a personal choice.

If vegan lifestyles sound interesting for you, there are numerous ways that you can pursue this lifestyle and get to know all about the aspects of living a vegan life such as supplying your pantry with vegan products.  You can also learn how to use replacement foods that you already consume with vegan preferences and how to follow your nutritional body needs, also address common beliefs and misconception about the vegan lifestyle, and learn how to cut-out animal products.

You should always remember that living a vegan lifestyle is often attributed with reduced risks for some health problems such as lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and high blood pressure, although specific measures have to be carried out by vegans to ensure that nutritional necessities are met.

A vegan lifestyle is a personal choice, that, when all factors are considered, involves asking and answering questions on some ethical factors of animal farming practices, the moral issues associated with slaughtering living things for staple, and even about the chemicals that are taken that may enhance the wellness and longevity and might also be encountered to the recent evolutionary stage of man.

A full-pledged vegan may simply follow a certain vegan diet. But most vegans consider it a full lifestyle and have some ethical, ecological and spiritual convictions for their lifestyle preferences. They try to avoid animal products not only in their food consumption but also in the material things they use. Some food such as gluten, sugar, wine and even vinegar are usually processed with animal components. As an example, charred animal bones are normally used in the refining of sugar and wine refining. Even though it is very hard to avoid totally all products that involve animals, vegans try to minimize their use.

Most vegans purchase only from vegan companies. Some advocates more conservative businesses who offer some products that are free from animal components. Also other vegans take a different approach. Some of their preferences are based on different criteria and conditions for both animals and humans.

Furthermore, aside from avoiding animal-based products, most vegans prefer not to use wool, leather and silk or some cosmetics that are made from animal products. In reality, this would eliminate leather goods and specific soaps, fabrics, detergents, and glue. In a typical vegan household, the people inside attempt to live consciously and in harmony by not doing any harm to their environment.

There are numerous benefits of living a vegan lifestyle. In increasing longevity and vitality, one can enjoy his, her or its life more. Taking some effort to make aware decisions in the personal diet and lifestyle can lead to being less in accordance with the pressures of consumerism that involves mass marketing and psychological marketing.

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]]> http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/becoming-conscious-and-aware-through-a-vegan-lifestyle/feed/ 0 What you Want to Know About Veganism http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/what-you-want-to-know-about-veganism/ http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/what-you-want-to-know-about-veganism/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:19:05 +0000 admin What you Want to Know About Veganism

By: Scott Hughes

If you are a vegan, different people probably ask you the same general questions. If you are not a vegan, then you probably have some basic questions for vegans about veganism. In this article, I will answer some basic questions that vegans often get asked.

What do you eat? Vegans are defined by what they do not eat, not by what they do eat. Basically, vegans eat anything that does not contain animal products. Like vegetarians, we do not eat meat, but we also do not eat other animal products such as milk and eggs. Some general foods that we do eat include grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, beans, and any other non-animal products. And we can make countless dishes using countless recipes that use those foods as ingredients.

Why did you become a vegan? Obviously, each vegan has their own specific reasons for becoming vegan. However, the most common reasons include the environment, personal health, and empathy with animals. Concerning the environment, the production of animal products wastes resources such as land, energy and water because the farmer has to feed the livestock food that could have gone directly to humans. Many vegans also see their diet as healthier, namely because of the lower amounts of cholesterol, fat, and germs in non-animal products. And of course many vegans feel bad about slaughtering and mistreating animals, which they usually view as an inherent quality of farming livestock.

How do you get enough protein? Most natural foods have at least some protein, including most vegetables and grains. Nonetheless, some vegan foods have an especially high protein content, including beans and nuts, which by extension includes nut-based products such as peanut butter, soy milk, soy burgers, and so on and so forth.

Do you eat plants which are living creatures? Vegans eat many things that are alive; we just do not eat animals. Non-animal organisms are usually not considered sentient. People cannot empathize with plants. Vegans can and do empathize and sympathize with most animals.

Do you miss non-vegan foods such as meat, cheese, or ice cream? Overall, we obviously prefer to not eat animal products than to eat them. We may miss a specific pleasure we received from consuming animal products, but overall we believe the consequences outweigh the benefits. In other words, we get more total pleasure from not eating animal products than we get from eating them–otherwise we would choose to eat them.

I hope my answers to those questions prove to be helpful. If you are not a vegan, I hope you now understand veganism better, and I thank you for keeping an open mind. If you are a vegan, please share this article with people who ask you similar questions or who show an interest in veganism.

Whatever you do, good luck and have fun!

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By: Vickie Chatsworth

Becoming a vegan is not simply about a choosing not to eat meat. It is a philosophy, a lifestyle, and a commitment. The foundation of vegan philosophy is the belief that animals should not be killed for any reason, including food or clothing.Veganism is the purest form of vegetarianism. Not only do vegans not eat meat; they also do not use or consume animals products in any way. Some do this because they feel it is better for their own health and that of the environment. Others do it because of their compassion and love for animals and the promotion of animal rights and welfare.

Unlike some vegetarians, vegans do not partake of any product derived fully or partially from any animal. This means no dairy products and no eggs, in addition to no meat. The practice of veganism extends to clothing and accessories as well as products containing animal byproducts or derivatives. Many vegans also avoid products such as cosmetics that have been tested on animals prior to being marketed. Vegans seek to promote a cruelty-free world with more awareness and compassion for the rights of animals.

One cannot enter into a lifestyle of veganism without a bit of planning and education. While a vegan diet can certainly satisfy nutritional needs, one must be careful about planning their diet to ensure they are getting proper amounts of protein, calcium, iodine and other important vitamins and minerals. Vegans are encouraged to also include a dietary supplement, such as a multi-vitamin, to round out their daily nutrition. It is crucial to add more to the diet than fruits, vegetables, and grains, in order to maintain a healthy balance of nutritional requirements. Although some critics insist that the vegan diet or any diet that avoids meat consumption is unhealthy, in fact with proper planning it can be just as healthy, if not more so, than the diet of those who choose to eat meat.

Vegans exist all over the world. This movement is growing in popularity, as more and more people seek to make the change to this lifestyle. This will become especially true in the coming years, as the world becomes more conscious of health, lifestyle choices, environmental issues, and the ethical treatment of animals.

Going vegan is a personal choice based on individual philosophy. Many vegans believe that it is unacceptable to kill an animal for any reason, while some non-vegans argue that animals are here for humans to use for food and other purposes. Philosophy and passion are powerful motivations for going vegan. Becoming committed to this lifestyle is certainly commendable. It does require a bit more work in order to seek out vegan-friendly meal options and vegan-friendly fashions, although doing so is becoming easier as more and more people recognize the value in avoiding animal products.

Veganism is gaining more ground and more recognition within the mainstream culture, as vegan-friendly foods, recipes, and products make their way into the market. Now, more than ever, with the growing awareness of the world around us and animal rights movements, veganism is gaining a larger following that is sure to only increase in the years to come.

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]]> http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/becoming-vegan-5/feed/ 0 I am trying to become a Vegan but it is so expensive. Can anyone give me pointers on how to eat Vegan cheaply? http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/i-am-trying-to-become-a-vegan-but-it-is-so-expensive-can-anyone-give-me-pointers-on-how-to-eat-vegan-cheaply/ http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/i-am-trying-to-become-a-vegan-but-it-is-so-expensive-can-anyone-give-me-pointers-on-how-to-eat-vegan-cheaply/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:04:39 +0000 admin I have many medical problems including Diabetes and high Cholesterol. I read that Diabetes and High Cholesterol can be reversed by eating a Vegan Diet. I desperately need to lose weight. However, the cost of eating Vegan is stressing me out and causing me financial problems. It would be extremely helpful if I could receive some pointers on how to Vegan cheaply without being limited to eating beans and rice or tofu stir-frys for dinner night after night.


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]]> http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/is-it-possible-to-eat-vegan-and-organic-and-be-able-to-afford-it/feed/ 1 How to eat vegan while you travel? http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/how-to-eat-vegan-while-you-travel/ http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/how-to-eat-vegan-while-you-travel/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:50:44 +0000 admin I am a teen and the only on in the family who does not eat meat and dairy. My family and I travel almost all the time and I don’t know how to eat vegan at restaurants. All my parents fav restaurants have no vegan friendly options, so I am sometimes forced into eating dairy.
Does anyone have any suggestions that I can do when we go out to eat? I would like to be a complete vegan but sometimes it appears impossible.


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]]> http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/how-to-eat-vegan-while-you-travel/feed/ 1 What Do Vegans Eat? http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/what-do-vegans-eat/ http://becomingvegan.net/%catergory%/what-do-vegans-eat/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:48:00 +0000 admin http://becomingvegan.net/what-do-vegans-eat

 Many people are confused exactly where the phrase vegan came from and even more people are confused about exactly what is available to eat if they wanted to attempt a vegan lifestyle.  To learn the food groups that are permitted for a vegan it is extremely important to understand that there are still important food groups that should not be avoided; your best friends will quickly become fruits and vegetables.  These are by far some of the biggest contributors to a vegan diet and will help you to ensure that you are getting all of the nutrients necessary.

With so many people spending an abundance of time focusing on the foods that you can eat when you are a vegan it is also important to start spending some time really looking over some of the foods that you cannot eat.  This list can be extremely eye opening to a large number of people who might not otherwise realize many of the restrictions that occur for people who are trying to follow a Vegan diet.  In order to really gain the biggest benefit it is important to know upfront that you will need to spend a bit of time reading all of the labels that your food has to ensure you are aware of what you are consuming.

Most people are aware that there are several different levels of vegetarianism.  The first is of course standard vegetarian, this is the people who do not eat any meats, dairy products, poultry and finally fish.  This is seen as an extremely strict eating habit, but to lighten up a bit there is the lacto-ovo vegetarians.  These are people whom consume dairy products and also eggs but still omit meat from their diets.  A lacto vegetarian only consumes dairy products and an ovo vegetarian will consume eggs but not any dairy products.  In contrast, a Vegan will consume no animal products and will also avoid all animal products as well.

Vegans have to avoid foods such as honey due to it being made by bees, gelatin which is made from meat byproducts and also different clothing that is made from animal products such as silk, wool and also leather to name a few.  This is of course not an all-inclusive list however.  There are plenty of other types of foods that must be avoided as well, including things such as cheese, pizza, lasagna, and other foods that include animal products.  This might seem frightening for a beginning vegan but fear not.

With the ever growing list of foods that have to be avoided, there are also plenty of foods created that are fine for vegans to consume.  The availability of many types of vegan safe foods means that a large number of consumers are able to expand their options beyond what was previously a very small list of foods.  This also means that it is possible to eat out much more often than previously as well, however it is still extremely important to remember that regardless of whether you are trying to eat out or just go grocery shopping you need to be fully aware of what is involved in each dish and item in order to determine if it is going to fit into your vegan lifestyle.

While it is sometimes going to take some additional effort to make appropriate selections, it is very much worth the time and effort that you put into it.  Living a vegan lifestyle is certainly not easy in today’s society; however, it is certainly not something that is impossible.  A little bit of time and effort can allow you to live a successful vegan lifestyle while avoiding the foods and items that are not suitable and still ensure that you are eating healthy. Making an effort into trying to make sure you are eating healthy is perfectly natural and a vegan lifestyle can certainly work well with this outlook.

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