Vegetarian Frequently asked Questions
: May 27, 2011
Vegetarian Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Definitions
• words frequently used
• some other confusing terms
• Terms that are confusing when talking about vegetarian
• Why become a vegeterian?
• Why vegan?
• How is “vegan” pronounced?
• A little history
• How many Vegetarians are there?
• What is Macrobiotic?
• Are there any regulations ruling the mention of ‘suitable for vegetarian/vegans on food labels?
Ingredients 1 – Gelatin(e)
• What is gelatin/gelatine? Is there any alternative to it?
• What is kosher gelatine?
• Is Halal gelatine vegetarian?
Ingredients 2 – General
• What is cochineal/carmine?
• Is all lysine animal derived?
• Can the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin be manufactured from non-animal sources?
• What are mono and di-glycerides?
• What is lipase, tallow, stearate and lecithin?
• Hidden Animal Products
• Which animal derived ingredients kill the animal?
• What is cantharidin?
• Is ‘gum base’ in chewing gum vegan?
• What is BHT, as found in prepared frozen foods, and most cereals used as a preservative?
• Does low-fat margarine and butter contain animal products?
• Are cashew oils bad for you?
• Is soya lecithin vegetarian?
• Do the omega 3 fats in linseeds become oxidised when linseeds are used in baking, such as in bread?
• Animal Derived Ingredients – list
• Maybe animal ingredients – list
Animals
• Can you feed a cat or dog a vegetarian or vegan diet?
• (Product list)
• What Animal Rights organizations are there?
• What about those bugs, flies etc?
• My friend says she’ll become a vegetarian the moment I can prove to her that pigs, cows etc. have feelings. How can I prove this without taking her to meet the animals?
• What would happen to all the animals if humans didn’t breed and eat them?
Children
• What about infants and children?
• Is breastfeeding vegan?
• How do I ensure that my 10 month old gets enough B12?
• Is it possible to give a child too much tofu?
• What vegetarian fast foods are available for teenagers?
Nutrition 1 – Protein
• Should I be worried about getting enough protein on a vegetarian/vegan diet?
• Do I need to combine proteins on a vegetarian/vegan diet?
• What non-meat products can I eat to get protein?
• Can you give an example of a day’s meal plan that has sufficient protein?
• Links to further information on Protein
Nutrition 2 – Vitamin B12
• What about Vitamin B12?
Nutrition 3 – Other Vitamins and Minerals
• What about calcium?
• What about vitamin A?
• What about vitamin D?
• Should I worry about iron in a vegetarian/vegan diet?
• How long should I wait between drinking tea and eating iron enriched foods?
• Which vegetables are rich in iron?
• Are there any supplements I could take to increase the amount of iron in my body?
Nutrition 4 – general
• Are there any documented instances where flesh of some kind is necessary?
• Commercial sources of nutrition products
• Where is a detailed table showing the percentage of various nutrients in all kinds of foods?
• Is it possible to continue a vegetarian diet if you have ‘diverticulosis’ or ‘irritable colon’?
• Is it safe for a diabetic to become vegetarian/vegan?
• Is there a non animal form of glucose lowering agents for diabetics?
• How can I ‘bulk up’ and develop muscles on a vegetarian/vegan diet, instead of eating meat and taking creatine?
• Do any health problems occur from being a vegetarian, i.e deficiencies of certain nutrients?
• How can a vegan diet help control high cholesterol?
• What health benefits are there to being a Vegetarian compared to being a Carnivore?
• Does a vegetarian diet meet the full needs of the human body?
• What foods does vegan nutrition include and exclude? Common Foods
• What about honey?
• - and sugar?
• - apples?
• - dried bananas?
• - bread?
• - cereals?
• - crisps (potato chips)?
• - chocolate?
• - anything else?
• Do vegans consume yeast?
• Are there vegan marshmellows available?
• Can I eat at fast food places like McDonalds or Taco-Bell?
• Is Maple Syrup vegetarian/vegan?
• Are vegetarians/vegans allowed to eat seafood?
Food specialities
• What is nutritional yeast? Which ones provide B12?
• What is miso?
• What is seitan?
• What is tahini?
• What is tempeh?
• What is tofu?
• What is TVP?
• Mail order food outlets
• Is there mail company in the US available for ordering vegetarian sauces (such as vegetarian oyster sauce)?
Drinks
• What about wines and beers?
• Are carbonated drinks with low pH such as coke good for health?
• Which soft-drinks contain sugars refined using Animal Products?
Eggs and Dairy
• What’s wrong with free range eggs?
• - and normal (battery) eggs?
• What can be substituted for eggs?
• What’s wrong with dairy products?
• But don’t I need eggs and dairy products?
• Are soy/soya cheeses vegan?
• Are there any types of eggs that can be purchased which do not come from situations such as battery eggs?
• What is rennet? (in cheese)
• Is the animal killed in order to produce the enzyme rennet?
• How can I get Vegetarian cheese,without the one containing rennet from animal sources? How do I know what sort of rennet is used in the cheeses we get from supermarket?
• What is rennet? Where is it found? How can it be avoided?
• Are any non-dairy cheeses/ice cream available?
• Is there a council or advisory board to have a food product certified as vegan for retail sales?
Issues
• Rainforest beef — Two different looks at the situation.
• Names of animals versus names of animal based foods.
• Is it possible to be a vegetarian with a partner who is not?
• Are most vegetarians liberals or conservatives?
Clothing and Footwear
• What’s wrong with wool?
• What’s wrong with silk?
• What’s wrong with down?
• Why not leather?
• Which companies make non-leather products?
• Wouldn’t it be better to recycle leather, rather than waste it?
Literature
• Books
• Periodicals
Travel
• Which airlines serve vegetarian meals?
• Where can I find natural health food stores in …. ?
• I want to take my partner to ………… Is it ok for veggies?
• Travel Agencies and websites
Products
• What about non-food household items?
• Which major toiletries/cosmetics companies make products which are not tested on animals and do not contain animal deritives?
• Is there a vegan birth control pill?
• Which forms of contraception are vegan?
• Some types of medicine are in capsules. Are capsules suitable for vegetarians?
Contacts
Source: http://www.ivu.org/faq/
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