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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• 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”

• Potlucks & Parties

  
  Vegan Homemade — Authority: 98
  This is gonna be another long one, so I’ll keep the text concise!  I present to you a collection of all food-centric events I have attended in the last few months. In early September we celebrated Dave’s birthday.  We invited a bunch of people over and made a bunch of food. The usual pretty veggie tray. ...
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• Have a green Thanksgiving

  
  Eco-Friendly Tips — Authority: 475
  Its getting towards that time again, the annual family get together at Thanksgiving, its not all fun and games though for many it can be a rather stressful time so hopefully some advice about how to have a green and easy thanksgiving should come in handy for those preparing for this occasion.Firstly lets begin with ...
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• University Of Utah Animal Abuse

  
  Vegan Soapbox — Authority: 530
  An investigator documented miserable conditions for and terrible suffering of the dogs, cats, monkeys, rats, mice, rabbits, frogs, cows, pigs, and sheep at animal-research labs at University of Utah. For more info, go here: http://www.vegansoapbox.com/cruel-treatment-in-animal-labs-is-ordinary/ and here: ...
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• Veg Kids In LA Times

  
  Vegan Soapbox — Authority: 530
  The LA Times has an article out now about vegetarian kids. Since I was one, and since I plan to have one eventually, I have a particular interest in this subject. I hope others find these kinds of articles useful as well. Here are some key points from the article… Vegetarianism and veganism are safe for kids : ...
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• Planing an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving

  
  greenUPGRADER — Authority: 415
  Whether you are cooking a turkey, adopting a turkey, or skipping the turkey, here are a few tips for a greener Thanksgiving.Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away? For a lot of folks, that means eating turkey until they pop.  Americans eat over 45 million turkeys on Thanksgiving and most ...
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• Ice Cream Books For Christmas

  
  A Blog Of Ice Cream — Authority: 108
  Out and about Christmas shopping yet? Already suffering from shopping mall blues? Well, if the idea of sitting comfortably in your slippers and doing a little shopping on the Net appeals, here are some great ideas for Christmas gifts - ice cream books. These are highly rated books from Amazon now available ...
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• Don’t “just say no”

  
  ilaxSTUDIO — Authority: 423
  Oops, I am so used to saying “no thanks” to people trying to hand me things in downtown Chicago, that when a when a woman tried to give me a $10 Dunkin’ Donuts giftcard on Monday, I said “no thanks” without even thinking about. My mother would be so dissapointed. Even though I wouldn’t use it (I don’t ...
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• Sweet Potato Blondies

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 172
  Sweet potato blondies - a unique, indulgent treat for fall - and a cookbook giveaway.
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• NCR Carrot, Chestnut and Lentil Soup

  
  Green Gourmet Giraffe — Authority: 419
  I strolled down to Sydney Road, Brunswick last week and hit the shops before it became too hot for such walks. I returned home with a swag of goodies. Most exciting and intriguing were a packet of dried chestnuts from The Mediterranean Supermarket and a bunch of purple carrots from La Manna Fresh. If only I ...
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• Tofurkey Time!

  
  Tiny Choices — Authority: 424
  We here at Team Tiny Choices try to cover all the bases; yesterday Kari wrote a post about heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving , and my contribution today is on turkeyless Thanksgivings for those who avoid meat. There are many reasons folks may choose to forgo having a turkey at their holiday meal– they may be ...
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• Self-hypnosis And The New Four Food Groups: Focus on Vegetables ~ Part 1

  
  Hypnosis Health Info — Authority: 424
  Click here to view the embedded video. Self-h ypnosis is a great way for you to want to focus on the new four food groups even if you don’t like vegetables . At the Seattle weight loss hypnosis office of Slender For Life™ clients focus on vegetables , whole grains and fruit. Are you ready to lose ...
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• Men’s Earth Shoes - Reap the Benefits While You Can!

  
  Market Challenges — Authority: 139
  Are you looking for comfortable and fashionable shoes? Thats fairly predictable. Everyone looks for them. Not everyone, however, expects that they can look for healthy shoes. Men do not suffer as much as women when it comes to shoes. After all, they are not forced to wear 5-inch heels. For men, quality is the utmost ...
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• PLACES TO GO (PT. 1)

  
  Fashion Intel — Authority: 124
  When the results of the Fashion Intel survey were in, one of top things readers wanted to see were the places I go to in L.A. and the surrounding areas. Welcome to the very first, Places to Go. How can you go wrong with a place called Loving Hut ? You cannot. Especially when it is run by people who follow the ...
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• Gratitude Cafe – Calgary, AB

  
  f o o d o s o p h y — Authority: 127
  Gratitude Cafe227 10 St NWCalgary, AB(403) 984-4433Most people know me as a complete unabashed carnivore. But i have a confession, as I have gotten older, I’ve actually started to appreciate vegetables! Shocking, i know, but im starting to feel out of balance when i eat too much meat, or neglect the fibre and ...
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• Eating Animals

  
  New Geek on the Block — Authority: 121
  Natalie Portman was recently in the news due to her comments regarding eating meat . She was citing Jonathan Safran Foers new book Eating Animals, as well as criticizing people like Michael Pollan.  Janathan Safran Foer on Ellen explaining his views and talking about his new book. Check it out. ... and while Im ...
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• Refried Beans How-to Video

  
  ShowMeTheCurry.com — Authority: 121
  Wholesome and hearty, tasty and flavorful Refried Beans can make the dish! An essential part of a Mexican meal, it is used in a lot of different dishes – Enchiladas, Tacos, 7-Layer Dip, Nachos… only to name a few. Great way to add in the proteins to your diet. Enjoy a great addition to our [...]
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• Refried Beans, Mexican Cuisine

  
  ShowMeTheCurry.com — Authority: 121
  Wholesome and hearty, tasty and flavorful Refried Beans can make the dish! An essential part of a Mexican meal, it is used in a lot of different dishes – Enchiladas, Tacos, 7-Layer Dip, Nachos… only to name a few. Great way to add in the proteins to your diet. Enjoy a great addition to our [...]
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• Alice & Friends is now Loving Hut, Chicago vegans check out restaurant changes

  
  Message from Montie — Authority: 465
  Shamontiel on her birthday at Loving Hut restaurant If you love vegan food (soy duck, soy beef, soy chicken, soy ham) and everything else you can imagine as a tasty dish for the vegan food lover, Chicagos Alice & Friends is the place to be. But Alice & Friends has taken on a whole new look this ...
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• Alice & Friends is now Living Hut, Chicago vegans check out restaurant changes

  
  Message from Montie — Authority: 465
  Shamontiel on her birthday at Loving Hut restaurant If you love vegan food (soy duck, soy beef, soy chicken, soy ham) and everything else you can imagine as a tasty dish for the vegan food lover, Chicagos Alice & Friends is the place to be. But Alice & Friends has taken on a whole new look since ...
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• Free Juicer Recipes * Raw Food Weight Loss * Young Coconut Celery Cucumber Spinach Green Juice *

  
  Your Weight Loss Headquarters — Authority: 149
  Juicing for Weight Loss * Free Juicing Recipes * ❤ Young Coconut Celery Cucumber Spinach Green Juice ❤ **BONUS HEALTHY SALAD RECIPE!** When you have good spinach on hand, chop it up with some chopped red peppers, then squeeze lime juice over the top: it is the most delicious fat free salad you could ever have. * ...
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