August 2012
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augustuswatering asked: Thank you so much for answering my extremely long ask. It means a lot.
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Anonymous asked: have you ever considered becoming a vagitarian
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Anonymous asked: Being a vegetarian is an actual problem for me. I don't enjoy it but I can't eat meat cause I haven't eaten it for 20 years and the actual taste in my mouth is nasty. That and spending three hours on the toilet seat isn't something I look forward to. So stop with the bragging and the snobbery and the goddamn comparisons. I'm a vegetarian cause that's what I am and...
July 2012
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Anonymous asked: People saying that being a vegetarian is this, it's that, it's blahblahblah is really starting to annoy me. Like, honestly, since when is anything exactly the same as the dictionary, you know? Not saying that the dictionary is wrong or anything, but everyone slips up at sometime, and sometimes people are unaware that they're consuming meat, or meat products. The first time I gave up...
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Anonymous asked: I want to thank you for your blog! The problems had me laughing, but I haven't gone through the perks yet. I went straight for the 'Foods containing gelatin or hidden animal products' and I was shocked. For all of my veggie years I didn't realize a few of those things had animal products! I'm definitely going to follow you! You're right, it's not easy being...
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Anonymous asked: My health has always been up and down. Heart problems, mental problems ect. Last year, I was told that I am anemic. I had to start eating chicken again. I am going to the doctor in a few weeks to get my blood checked again. I'm hoping that I can return to the veggie life style. I have been a veg for 6yrs.
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ginger-vegan asked: Zoos and circuses torture and imprison animals, people do not interact with them they can't even get close to them. Circuses have nothing to do with the environment or endangerment of animals and animal sanctuaries inform people about the real harm in animal endangerment and environmental impacts, zoos have boards that people might read on occasion beside the CAGES. If you support either than...
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trollhorn asked: It's just my opinion, I will never understand how people can eat meat and say they're vegetarian. I honestly cried myself to sleep after finding out a product I used had gelatin in it, I felt like shit and I felt like the scum of the Earth. I'm not insulting them, I just won't understand their morals, ever. >.>
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jbrianne asked: Odysseyo, which may be affiliated with Cirque, does use horses. However they follow natural horsemanship principals and are very good to the animals. Having horses as part of a performance is also much, much different than having elephants and tigers.
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Anonymous asked: @ jenni-the-mom: note how the product says Dr. McDougall's vegan miso RAMEN. Miso soup and miso ramen are two completely different things. The latter is noodles while the former is just soup. If anon wants to make vegan miso soup, all they have to do is buy miso paste (and check the ingredients to make sure it doesn't contain bonito. A lot of them do, but some don't) and kombu or...
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Anonymous asked: i heard on another blog the costco brand shampoo you can buy in bulk is vegan, probably a lot cheaper too. or if you have one near you, lots of lush stuff is vegan and smells amazing.
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very-proud-of-ya asked: How do you personally feel about pet stores?
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Anonymous asked: I'd have to disagree with the previous anon in regards to vegetarians who choose to eat meat a few times a year, in comparison to non smokers who have the occasional cigarette. Being vegetarian and vegan is a life style choice or a way of life. unlike smoking which is a habit. So in my opinion, those two things are rather different.
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Anonymous asked: (2/2) at all. I feel like it's a very accurate comparison that should wake people up to the reality of factory farming. Most people getting upset about those ads are not Jewish (or gay/gypsy/disabled) & are mainly upset that they're being compared to Nazis, a truth which is too uncomfortable for them to face, so they lash out at PETA instead of really looking inward and thinking...
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Anonymous asked: To the smoking comparison: insurance companies don't care if you only smoke 1 or 2 a year. You smoke at all and you're a smoker. So, using that principle, eat meat at all and you're not a vegetarian.
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p-eaceatheart asked: Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I put a link on my blog sending to your veggie resources page, because I think it is amazing and helpful for everyone. It sends directly to your page so I am not taking any credit for it at all, but if you don't like that, just let me know and I can take it down!
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Anonymous asked: Just curious, where are you from?
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endlesssummerbreeze asked: To the person who said that L'oreal's shampoo line was vegan: L'Oreal test their products on animals... maybe not the shampoos of that line, but most of their other cosmetic products, which is the reason why I personally avoid this brand :)
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icanhasajasmine asked: This was brought to my attention the other day at work. I've been a ovo lacto vegetarian for 10 months now. I Eat alot of the boca burgers and morning star chicken patties and nuggets. Well I was eating one of the patties at work and someone said to me, " If your a vegetarian because your trying to stay away from meat, why do you eat things that are trying to be like or taste like meat?...
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Anonymous asked: High quality dark, semisweet, and bittersweet chocolate should be vegan. Usually above 75% dark is vegan, just double check!
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Anonymous asked: actually bmi is bullshit. it was created by a MATHEMATICIAN, not a physiologist, for insurance companies to get more money from "obese" people. 1200 is way too low for most people. just calculate your bmr (basal metabolic rate - the amount of calories you burn while in a coma) and stick to that. you may even need to go higher than your bmr depending on your activity, but that's a...
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faeriesandravens asked: well, actually, yes, if you eat meat twice a year that means you're not a vegetarian, but it doesn't make you a carnivore either. See, carnivores ONLY eat meat. I think the word that last anon was looking for was omnivore. :)
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Anonymous asked: @ anon: are you positively SURE that was Cirque du Soleil you went to in Toronto, and not a circus that just shares the same first word? Because they're 100% a animal-free circus, and is even listed among the ASPCA's comprehensive list of animal-free circuses. Cirque du Soleil prides itself on acrobatic tricks. I've watched one of their shows, Kooza, live, and no animals was used...
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kisetsu-no-sakura asked: Regarding miso soup, you can make your own, using soy paste instead. It's rather easy to make. The only trouble is actually finding a store that sells miso paste, but if you live near an Asian supermarket (like Ranch 99), it shouldn't be too hard. From there, just add silken tofu and seaweed. You can make a vegetarian/vegan version of dashi broth by substituting the bonito flakes with...
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naposaur asked: As a vegetarian you can be very unhealthy! Cutting out meat doesn't mean you'll eat healthy. There is actually a bunch of selfeducation to be done. Then, in my opinion, you don't need supplements. I personally add iron juice, cause I've always had a big deficiancy. Even as a meat eater!
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carolineberner-deactivated20130 asked: im a vegan and i dont take any supplements at all and YES SKEPTICS I AM COMPLETELY healthy. ive been a vegan for a year now and i needed them for the first few months while i was adjusting to not eating tons of cake but for half a year i just didnt buy them. i dont need them I AM STRONG AS RUSSIAN BULL.
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2ndratesinger asked: I've know multiple vegetarians and animal rights activists who have worked and/or volunteered at zoos because of all of the wildlife preservation and fundraising that they've taken part in. Just sayin'
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Anonymous asked: I'm a vegetarian, when buying new clothes I sometimes look and make sure there are no animal product in them, I don't wear leather. But I don't really pay attention to the things I already own. I also use Burt's bees Chapstick. Am I a bad person because of this.
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zumonaran asked: For anyone looking for a tasty way to get protein, I just discovered that there is frozen Greek yogurt. I tried Ciao Bella Raspberry. Zero fat and 9 g of protein/serving. Not bad!
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vegannibal asked: @ the anon talking about vitamins: omnivores aren't any less likely to need supplemental vitamins. Us veg*ns just tend to actually be taking them :)
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threeisacrowdx asked: If you have a well balanced diet you don't need supplements, but a lot of vegetarians do it because they are already aware of their diet I guess. But, there are probably waaaay more non-veg with unbalanced diets that need those supplements a lot more!!
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Anonymous asked: it doesnt really annoy me when my family jokes about me being a vegetarian and how dumb of a lifestyle it is but when we go out to eat they tell me how difficult i am, how much of a nuisance my diet is to them and that i should just go back to meat. I dont force them to become a vegetarian why should they feel they can do this to me. Sorry just wanted to rant to someone. Thanks for listening!
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Anonymous asked: There IS such a thing as vegetarian Caesar dressing! Make sure you have plenty of time to read labels to make sure there's no anchovy paste, and try to direct your attention to the natural food brands, but I'm sure you'll find it. A popular grocery store in the North East US, Stop&Shop, has their own natural line called "Nature's Promise" that is anchovy free! ...
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corduroypony asked: I'm wondering: What are people's opinions on pets like dogs and cats that need meat in their diets? Is it better to avoid these carnivorous pets, or accept that they'll need to be fed meat? Are there brands of dog and cat food that are more humane than the regular brands? Opinions?
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micro-self asked: For the cold vegan: I find myself getting cold a lot when my iron is low, and also if I'm getting fewer calories than normal (like when I fasted for Lent). If it's your iron, you'll feel much better overall if you can get your levels up. You may not be getting enough iron itself, and/or you may be lacking other things you need to absorb it, like B12. Vitamin C can help you absorb...
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Anonymous asked: i was just wondering, as a vegetarian you still eat diary and its totally fine, but do you still support zoos o try to avoind crueltyfree products or stuff like that? cause maybe you have health conerns about going vegan (hm, same here actually), but do you still wear leather jackets? i dont want to sound rude at all, i really enjoy your blog! :)
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Anonymous asked: In response to the person asking about veg/gluten free options at their dining hall. They usually won't have the special option just out there all the time, you need to talk to them about your needs and they will usually prepare a special meal just for your or a small portion of veg/gluten free alternatives. But the main thing is you need to let them know, and it's very unlikely that...
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trollhorn asked: Yes to carrots has vegetarian and vegan shampoos and beauty/hygiene products... all vegetarian, most vegan. :p
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billysbathtub asked: In regards to the shampoo: Ion does! And they have a lot, a lot of different products to choose from too! They are a bit more then what you would find at a box store, but it is worth it! and before you give shampoo/conditioner a bad review... please wash your hair correctly!
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noone-wouldriotforless asked: I don't see why vegetarians get butt-hurt when we pescetarians occasionally tell others that we're vegetarians. It doesn't affect them, they're just elitist about it. We know it's not technically correct, but sometimes it's just easier to tell people I'm a vegetarian than trying to explain the differences between pescetarian and vegetarian. Since I mainly eat...
ghostlybutts asked: What. The. Fuck. Why, Ferrero, whyyyyyy. Why must you have rennet in Nutella. T.T
geeksandgeeks asked: I know that you were probably sarcastically congratulating me, but like think about this: i don't care. ahah. I learned what i needed to from debate camp and liike, i'm a pretty awesome dbater man. forreal. i reallly really like your blog just make ustre that you encourage b12 supplements becaue when people area lll "i have to stop[ being vegan because of shit" its probably the...
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geeksandgeeks asked: im wo glad that oreos in the united states aewr good because i love oreods and i NEVER EAT THEm becuase im losing weight but yeah my name is hjohn and im drunk
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garancha asked: Nutella contains rennet which comes from the stomach lining of baby cows :c
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blaqkaht asked: oreos are fuckin vegan man!
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snipins asked: of what I'm saying, please humor me. Well that was my rant. And thank you for reading all of it. <3
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snipins asked: nutrients, and some of that has to come from animals. When I became a vegetarian, it was because I disagree with the treatment of the animals ie. living conditions, hormones, etc. Not because I think it is WRONG to eat animals. If I went out myself and hunted say, a rabbit, that had lived naturally, free of abuse, hormones, antibiotics, whatever, I would be perfectly fine eating it. Now since I...
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snipins asked: In response to the anon you just posted, I don't think that all vegetarians necessarily think it's WRONG to eat animals. Me, being a vegetarian for 3 years now have gotten to the point where when I even see a piece of meat I cringe a little, but that's not how I started. When I first decided to change my lifestyle to a vegetarian diet, it wasn't because I thought it was WRONG...
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quornqueen asked: Please put Oreos and Nutella on the Non-Vegetarian foods list :'(
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Anonymous asked: For the gelatin list! Velveeta shredded cheeses.
