Image via Wikipedia What is wrong with an egg? They taste yummy, are an excellent source of protein, and have a variety of cooking methods. Still, vegans refuse to eat eggs. Understanding why vegans have made the decision not to eat eggs can help you better understand the process of vegetarianism. While doctors and nutritionist advise parents of vegan children to include eggs in their diets, most adults avoid them. There are two reasons why. Some vegans believe that eating an egg goes against their belief in eating ethically. Eggs are the precursor to chickens and as such should be … [Read more...]
India – A Vegeterian’s Paradise
Image by Emily Barney via Flickr India is known for having the maximum number of vegetarians in the entire world. It contains the second largest population of the world, majority of which is vegetarian. Due to the large cultural diversity and different eating habits in the different parts of the country, you can find a huge variety of vegetarian food across the length and breadth of the country. With its mind blogging vegetarian recipes, India is truly a paradise for vegetarians. The choice is so huge that even if you spend every day in a year trying different vegetarian recipes in … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Versus Non-Vegetarians – Don’t make Opinions
Image via Wikipedia I am a vegetarian from last 30 years of my life. After being a vegetarian for so long, I don’t consider meat as a food option anymore. I feel sick while passing through a meat counter in the supermarket. I try to sit far from people eating meat. On the other hand, it is also a truth that countless people are surviving on meat since the commencement of this universe. Although, it is a fact that I cannot stand meat, but it is also true that I have no problem with people eating it. I have many non-vegetarian friends and relatives who assume that I look down on them … [Read more...]
Vegetarian vs. Vegan
Many people do not understand that there is a difference between a vegan lifestyle and a vegetarian lifestyle. Although there are many common thoughts and practices, there are also many differences. Vegetarian is the overall term used to describe someone who does not eat meat, fish, poultry, or seafood. Vegan is actually a subcategory of vegetarian. In fact, there are many subcategories of “vegetarian” such as semi-vegetarian, ovo-lacto-vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, and vegan. Each subcategory takes their food choices to a different level including or excluding different … [Read more...]
Finding a Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Choosing the lifestyle and eating habits of a vegan or vegetarian can bring with it some challenges. There may be times when you want to go out to eat but are unsure of where you can go to get the foods you can eat. When you are traveling you may be faced with very few eating choices as well. However, there are restaurants out there that do offer choices for vegans and vegetarians. In fact, some of the more popular food chains do offer choices that would fit your food preferences. For example, Subway has many options available for custom salads. There are many websites that can help you … [Read more...]
Being Vegan or Vegetarian and Participating in Special Occasions and Holidays
Being vegetarian or vegan in a family of omnivores can be difficult during holidays and other special occasions. However, this does not mean that you must skip these special events or that your hosts should feel “put out” or uncomfortable. Kindly educating your hosts about the fact that you are a vegan or vegetarian ahead of time can alleviate tension and misunderstandings at the event. Let them know that you would be willing to bring one or two dishes to share with everyone and will ensure that you will have foods that fit your food preferences. Some people may be concerned about your … [Read more...]
Top destinations for vegetarians
As vegetarian diet continues to gain popularity, vegetarian food is becomingtastier. With environmental concerns looming large, people have a reason to go vegetarian. Add to that is the need to control the diet in modern-day sedentary lifestyles. These factors contribute to the growth of vegetarianism. The western world is slowly starting to get interested in vegetarian food. A little over two percent of the population in western countries are beginning to like vegetarian food. Coming to vegetarian destinations; these are the place where you get the very best of vegetarian food. Here's … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Gifts
Determine if the gift that you are sending is useful for the person. Even a vegetarian gift should prove useful for the receiver. Vegetarians are by nature choosy. It is best to know what they like before giving them a vegetarian gift. Because if they don’t like it they might not accept it or they might accept it but not use it. You have to take into consideration that some vegetarians restrain from wearing anything that comes from animals. Be it leather, fur, wool or silk. Occasions for giving vegetarian gifts are weddings, get togethers, graduation parties, and bachelor parties and so … [Read more...]
The strong-willed vegetarian
Vegetarians eat cheese, milk, yogurt and even eggs. All these come from animals. Vegetarians however do not consume meat. This could be due to a lot of factors like religion, culture, or diet. There is another section of vegetarians who avoid meat because of ethical reasons. Numerous organizations that devote themselves to the prevention of cruelty to animals have upheld the virtues of being vegetarian to be kind to animals. Such people also go to the extent of avoiding wearing fur, leather, and wool products. Even silk or anything using animals is avoided. Vegetarians are strong-minded in … [Read more...]
Vitamins for vegetarians
Vegetarian diets are seen to be lacking in proteins that are essential for growth. vegetarian diets can always be supplemented with the right mix of all the nutritional essentials. Vegetarian food has to have a balance of the four essentials. Proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. Vegetarians sometimes may not get adequate vitamins in their food. Owing to the way vegetarian food is, it might sometimes be difficult to get proper vitamins in the diet for vegetarians. It is due to this fact that vegetarians need to focus on this area of their diet. There are plenty of supplements … [Read more...]