Hi all. I've decided to take a plunge into becoming a Vegan. I've always been a vegetarian (which was always against my mother's wishes. too bad mom!). I made a list of things I would often eat for granted. I would like a yes/no answer for each item (with an explanation, but only if you like). Some items on this list may seem obvious or stupid....Please excuse my ignorance. I'm really not sure, that's why I'm asking someone who does know. It's like a Vegetarian who talks about the sick bastards who eat meat, while at the same time; takes a bite out of his tuna-fish sandwich (';It's not meat! It's just fish!';.....smh, get your facts straight, and don't be afraid to admit you're wrong!). Sorry for the rant. I bump into these people at least twice a week. LOL. So......are these items Vegan?? Thanks....
1. Nabisco Fig Newtons
2. Toothpaste (I use Colgate)
3. Pop Tarts
4. Fruit Smoothies (with added cream)
5. Veggie burger w/ white bread (isn't it supposed to be whole wheat?)
6. Soy Milk or Soy protein products
7. Unsalted Saltine Crackers (how about Animal crackers? LOL)
8. Tofu
9. Cereal
10. Veggie wrap (is the bread wrap Vegan?)
11. Flower for cooking
12. Sugar types (cane, brown, etc)
13. Sushi
14. Chocolate (is there really Vegan chocolate?)
15. Iced Tea, Hot Tea, Black Coffee
16. Vegetable Chinese meal (that grease is questionable!)
17. French Fries (as long as they're boiled in Veggie oil, it's ok right?)
18. Salt
19. Grits, Oatmeal, and instant Oatmeal
20. Top Ramen Noodles
21. Donuts
22. B-12 supplements
That's all I can remember off the top of my head. I'll add more if I come up with anything else. Although, one more question comes to mind (it was not by me BTW, so no offense to anyone)
If Vegans are so Pro-Life, why did Jesus give the people fish?Are the items on my list Vegan?
1-yes-though it has high fructose corn syrup,which is really bad for you.
2yes,though some brands are tested on animals
3- don't know,though I'm pretty sure the ones with frosting are made with gelatin,which is not vegetarian.Read the label on the side of the box
4-No,not vegan if it's made with cream.Anything that comes from a cow,ie dairy products, is not vegan. It is vegetarian,though
5-yes/noIf you need it to be vegan,check the box of veggie burgers,some have cheese or other things in them
6-Pretty much all soy milk and soy proteins are vegan. One that isn't is Quorn,it has eggs in it. if you're not sure,check the label,or ask someone.
7-probably.I'm pretty sure saltines are vegan as are most animal crackers. Check the label is you're not sure
8-yes. Only time it wouldn't be,though I've never seen it,is if it's stuffed with cheese or something. I don't know if that exists,though.
9-some are vegan. Ones that aren't are things like frosted mini wheat,for example. It has gelatin. Check the label to see if there's milk. Some muesli have milk. Some cereals have honey,gelatin,milk or even yogurt(which is milk,of course)
10-maybe-some wrap breads are vegan some are not. Check the label or ask,if you're buying it made already from the store
11-? yes,of course flour is vegan. Flour is just ground grains. You should be aware that white flour is bad for you
12-yes and no. White sugar is not vegan or vegetarian. It is refined by being put through bone char. Unrefined ';raw';sugar is vegan. Brown sugar,the kind you would use in oatmeal,is most like not. It's the same as white sugar,because brown sugar is white sugar mixed with molasses
13-no.unless it's just vegetable sushi. Sushi is fish,which is not vegan or vegetarian
14-yes there really is vegan chocolate. What do you think dark chocolate is? Milk chocolate has,well,milk in it. Some dark chocolates add other things,like nugat (made from milk) or sometimes other ingredients which would make it not vegan. Most of the time,though,dark chocolate is vegan. Check the ingredients ladel
15-yes,yes,and yes,as long as you don't add milk. Try to buy fare trade products,though. The coffee indusrty really exploit its workers.
16-yes,though I would only go to a reasonably decent place. They care more about the ingredients they use. Usually the grease is just sesame oil or other oils. Be sure you ask for no egg,chicken or beef. Make sure you check about any broth that it is used. Most times,you have to stay away from the soups,they are often with a meat broth. Check out your area,you may very well have a vegetarian/vegan chinese restaurant. They're quite popular.
17-Yes,I suppose so,though most all restaurants also fry chicken,fish,etc in the same oil. your choice. You can always ask what kind of oil they use,,but if it's a nice place,it's most always vegetable oil.
18-maybe-I only use sea salt. Regular salt may go through the same system as white sugar but I'm not sure. stick to sea salt,it's better in so many ways.
19-yes,if they're not made with milk or have added cream of butter. You can request it made vegan at many restaurants. ask.
20- don't know. I don't eat such foods.Read the label.
21-no-they are made with milk and eggs
22-maybe-read the label. Some may have gelatin.
Jesus gave people fish because it was a story made up by human beings.
Here are some sites you definitely need to read. You should have done some bettter homework. Also,I hope you're eating better than the junk on this list.If you're an unhealthy vegan/vegetarian,you won't be able to keep up with the diet. Eat lots and lots or whole foods,vegetables,fruits,WHOLE grains,meaning brown rice,quinoa,spelt,kamut,barley(not pearl),amaranth,etc. drink lots of clean,fresh water. Exercise and be happy.
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http://www.vegansociety.com/food/
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if you really want vegan versions of you non-vegan junk and processed foods-
http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/
vegan online products-
http://veganessentials.com/
vegan recipes-
http://vegweb.com/
http://www.theppk.com/
if you travel,a good place to look for veg*n restaurants or stores-
http://www.happycow.net/
please,buy some books-both cookbooks and books on veg*nism. It will help you out so much. You just seemed really confused with your diet/lifestyle and thtat always worries me.
Vegan Freak is a good one-
http://www.soystache.com/veganbooks.htm
Cookbook I love are ';La Dolce Vegan';,';How it all Vegan'; and ';In the Garden of Vegan'; all by Sarah Kramer (and Tanya Barnard). They're great for new vegans because not too many of the recipes require meat,dairy or egg substitutes and the recipes are much of what you ate as a meat eater. I also really like Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson. It has over 400 recipes and most use only whole foods,not too much tofu,seitan,etc. Good luckAre the items on my list Vegan?
Obviously, not fish sushi! :)
Avoid all packaged baked items if you don't check the ingredients carefully. Fig Newtons contain whey from milk, so that's out. Pop Tarts contain gelatin which is an animal byproduct (usually made from shellfish shells). Other baked goods might contain honey which is another vegan no-no.
If you trust the restaurant, veggie Chinese dishes should be fine. It would be unusual to use animal fat, canola oil is more typical. Watch for the sauces, though, some (like brown sauce) are built on meat or fish. If you're in a restaurant, ask: if you're shopping, read all the ingredients.
1: No, contains a milk byproduct (whey).
2: Depends. Some kinds are promised to be, yes: http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Ve鈥?/a>
3: No, contains gelatin, which is animal-derived.
4: No. Not with cream, that's dairy. You can make soy-based ones, though.
5. Depends. Most are, some aren't, check the ingredients or ask. The BK Veggie Burger Patty, for instance, includes mayo, which includes egg.
6. Yes.
7. Yes.
8. Yes.
9. Depends. Some are, check the ingredients. Most traditional grain-based cereals are, but avoid any with marshmallows (which contain gelatin), and be aware that some contain milk products.
10. Yes. Bread wraps are normally vegan. Avoid homemade tortillas, though, which have lard.
11. Yes. Flour is fine.
12. Yes. White, brown, and powdered sugar are fine, at least.
13. Depends. As long as it's veggie sushi, yes. The nori (seaweed) is a dried plant, and the rice and its flavorings are fine. Wasabi is fine. Of course, a lot of sushi has fish in it, so that's out.
14. Depends. Look for high-quality dark chocolate, and check the ingredients. All milk chocolate and some low-quality chocolate contain milk products.
15. Depends. Fresh coffee and tea are fine. Double-check if you're buying anything processed. Especially for Coffee things, since they very often add milk for taste.
16. Depends. As I said, ask the waiter, or check the ingredients.
17. Depends. On their own, fine. In practice, any restaurant that serves fried chicken or fish will use the same oil for them as they do for their french fries. So it might get contaminated by other peoples' meat but should be vegetarian on their own. Most places use vegetable-based oils, they're cheaper, but in non-chain restaurants it doesn't hurt to ask before ordering.
18. Yes.
19. Yes.
20. Yes. The noodles are vegan. The flavor packets are usually not, check the ingredients.
21. No. Most donuts contain eggs and/or milk.
22. Yes.
pop tarts frosting probably have some kind of dairy in it. sushi is fine, as long as there's no fish in it. donut frosting might be an issue, donuts also might have egg in them. fruit smoothies probably not vegan, because there's dairy in them. and yes there is vegan chocolate. also whole foods has delicious vegan chocolate chip cookies!! good luck!!=)
Pop Tarts definitely contain gelatin.
Sushi is made of fish.
I'm pretty sure Colgate isn't vegan.
A lot of veggie burgers contain dairy/eggs. Make sure you buy the vegan burgers.
I'm not a Christian so I have no answer for your other question.
1. Yes
2. No. The calcium is animal based (crustaceans I think)
3. Maybe. Most have egg or dairy
4. Cream isn't vegan, it's dairy
5. Maybe. It could have dairy/egg in it.
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Yes
9. Maybe. VItamin D2, dairy and egg could all be in it.
10. Yes
11. Flour NOT flower! Yes
12. Hmm, if you're in The USA or Canada no (processed with bone char). Asia and Europe yes.
13. AS long as it's just vegetables.
14. Yes. Some dark chocolate and there is soy chocolate.
15. Yes (except maybe the sugar in it)
16. No. Most add egg, fish paste, mayonnaise or use lard.
17. Yes.
18. Yes.
19.
Yes just don't use dairy with it.
20. Yes
21. No. They've got egg/dairy
22. Yes. AS long as there isn't gelatin added.
Most of us aren't religious. And I don't take the Bible literally... It's metaphorical. Also 2000 years and stuff is bound to have changed.
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