vegan

The strict vegan diet and lifestyle excludes use of anything of animal origin, from food to leather clothing and other items such as glue or gelatin capsules; vegan is sometimes called eating lower on the food chain.

Vegan dietary practices and lifestyle are rooted in religious beliefs, respect for the environment, ethical and moral values concerning animal rights, and health practices thought to reduce the potential for disease. Vegans are cautioned, however, to obtain adequate nutrition.  The PETA organization has popularized veganism in regards to prevention of cruelty to animals as does John Robbins’ Diet for a New America.  There is also a concern that animal factory farming is a large contributor to the greenhouse effect, which is a key eco-motive towards vegan choices.

The growing popularity of veganism has produced a weath of fine recipes.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “vegan”

• in Lifestyle
  Blog Focus: Thanksgiving Preparation
  Bloggers weigh in on how to get through the meal, entertain guests and not forget your diet
  by MichelleBrown / on Nov 10, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “vegan”

• Happy Tofurkey Day

  
  Eating Bird Food — Authority: 125
  Although our plans changed at the last minute we ended up having a great Thanksgiving Day after all. Last night after realizing that we probably shouldn’t risk getting Isaac’s grandparents sick, I asked Isaac what dish that he was most disappointed about missing out on (since we weren’t going to this family’s ...
  5 hours ago

• Cheap & Easy! Creative Vegan Education That Is…

  
  Vegan Soapbox — Authority: 483
  A lot has been written about how we can reach out and educate people about veganism so I’m going to try not to repeat what I’ve already read. It’s out there and it’s easy to find online. What I would like to do is share a few things that my friends and I have done (and do) to speak up for animal justice. ...
  6 hours ago

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  
  Caity! — Authority: 127
  I had an absolutely fantastic Thanksgiving from beginning to end. Thanksgiving Mass was beautiful and the choir sounded awesome. I have to say I really enjoyed the priest’s homily. I usually am not completely enthralled but I listened to every word. It just really hit close to home and I must say it really touched ...
  8 hours ago

• Lucy’s Dhansak Curry

  
  Last Hours — Authority: 127
  I spent literally all day in the kitchen today. First, I cooked in the Cowley Cafe – our volunteer run, anarchist social centre in Brighton – with Lucy who made this excellent curry that’s simple and delicious, and involves pineapples so what more would you want?? The cafe is a friendly and funny place – today ...
  9 hours ago

• Barley Pinto Bean Soup

  
  Veg Inspirations — Authority: 108
  Usually when I eat out and try something different, unique, refreshing and delicious , I cannot wait to try and recreate it. I might make some changes to the ingredients but usually aim to achieve... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  12 hours ago

• Wasabi Fried Potatoes

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 175
  Wasabi fried potatoes. Vegan and gluten-free recipe.
  14 hours ago

• Apple Crumb Pie

  
  Utopian Kitchen — Authority: 93
  For my cooked-food family!  Apple pies are easy to make – just find a flaky pie crust recipe and a crumb topping.  Granny Smiths are a good type of apple to use.
  15 hours ago

• Giving Thanks (and Apple Galette)

  
  cucina nicolina — Authority: 116
  [ Pacific Ocean near Bodega Head, July 2009 .] Today, Thanksgiving, is one of my one of my very favorite days of the year, mainly because it combines two things very close to my heart: food (and the cooking of it) of course, as well as the giving of thanks — or, really, the feeling grateful-for . Is there a ...
  16 hours ago

• RECIPE: Pumpkin Vodka Cocktail

  
  mainly music meanderings — Authority: 126
  Pumpkin-Infused Vodka Cocktail While this is definitely too late to prep for Thanksgiving today ( unless you happen to have Pumpkin vodka sitting around the house ), it’s an easy recipe and the infused vodka is delicious.  If you’re on the look-out for last minute vegetarian or vegan recipes for ...
  16 hours ago

• Go Vegan! featured in the LA Times

  
  http://www.arsenalia.com — Authority: 120
  Sarah Kramer’s 2010 calendar Go Vegan! is featured in the Los Angeles Times ‘ Holiday Gift Guide . Speaking of which, do you have your copy yet???
  16 hours ago

• Crystalyn Kae Giveaway!

  
  Green Grechen Eco-Friendly Fashion and Shopping Online — Authority: 125
  As part of my Black Friday/Cyber Monday event at grechenscodes.com, you can enter to win TWO of Crystalyn Kae’s amazing eco-friendly and vegan bags!! Visit the black friday giveaway page for details on how to enter to win one of Crystalyn’s Soiree bags & a clutch of your choice: Also, use ...
  17 hours ago

• Beep Beep

  
  JillMurray.com — Authority: 93
  I have a bit of necessary horn-tooting to do this morning.First, an interview with the CBC Book Club:“Since [...]
  18 hours ago

• Happy needless-turkey-murder day!

  
  Considering Lily — Authority: 483
  Happy needless-turkey-murder day!
  20 hours ago

• Ed Begley Jr Goes Vocal About Global Warming

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  By Madhuri DeyNov. 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ed Begley Jr. went very vocal on the show on Fox News with Stuart Varney. He had been asked by the host if he thought that the idea of global warming is a hoax, as is the idea that various spam mails circulating around the world are trying to [...]
  20 hours ago

• PETA’s attempt to spoil Thanksgiving dinner

  
  ohmidog! — Authority: 439
  Here’s an ad by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that won’t be airing during today’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. PETA had sought to have the ad aired during the parade at NBC affilliates in Raleigh, N.C., Columbia, S.C., Savannah, Ga., and Little Rock, Ark.  But they all rejected it, ...
  20 hours ago

• Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe

  
  Green Diva Mom — Authority: 130
  ⓒ Savneet Singh Thanksgiving dinner is traditionally stuffed and glazed turkey. But let this thanksgiving be more meaningful, giving a chance to thank the turkey  by choosing vegan main course dishes rather than relegating vegan fare the side dishes. Appropriately planned vegan diets are nutritionally adequate, ...
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• Simple Shoes Black Friday Deals and Coupons for Eco Friendly Shoes

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 142
  Avoid the Black Friday Herds by shopping this Weekend’s Deal of the Weekend only at Simpleshoes.com . Save an additional 15% off ecofriendly styles the Carwalk and CARry On by entering CARSF9 at Checkout.
  1 day ago

• Pumpkin Scones with Maple Icing

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 175
  Pumpkin scones with maple nutmeg icing. Vegan and gluten-free.
  1 day ago

• Whole Garden Gnocchi

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 175
  From urban garden to Thanksgiving plate. Everything but the flour came from our front yard gardens bounty to make this tasty gnocchi.
  1 day ago

• Thanksgiving is NOT for Vegetarians (or Vegans); Soy Milk Causes “Moobs”?

  
  Debbie Schlussel — Authority: 629
  By Debbie SchlusselOne of the great things about Thanksgiving (other than a day to give thanks for the great country and our freedoms) is that it’s not a holiday for vegetarians.  And certainly not vegans.  Yes, there’s the pumpkin pie (or sweet potato pie–they taste very similar to me).  And the cranberry ...
  1 day ago

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