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  1. Alexia

    Some people think that veganism is a health choice?

    It can be both an ethical and health choice. Whichever comes first, does it matter? The fact that people are eating less meat is a step in the right direction, but people need to decide to do this themselves.
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    Quorn has launched a vegan range

    Quorn have some vegan products finally; http://www.quorn.co.uk/food/vegan/ This will make it easier for people to transition, but also when friends come around they will have seen that vegan food isn't all lentils. I haven't tried any yet, but if anyone has, let us know!
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    ***Christmas Competition 2015***

    Great prize. I was one of the first customers when it was originally called 'Cosmetics to Go' and they used to send everything freepost.
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    Have you ever accidentally eaten meat or fish?

    I've had a few incidents where I have visited friends and they have cooked for me or their mum's have and they have used non-vegetarian ingredients. I once had soup and my friend while I was eating it when I asked how she made it talked about her chicken stock. It was a bit too late as I had the...
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    Why is going green the new going broke?

    I do find it can be expensive to be green and healthy as the food is not mass produced. That is one consequence where the cost of food is lower and affordable. I fear that there will be a rich and poor divide over the quality of food and it shouldn't be like that.
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    Avoiding pesticides

    I find that @Damo is being realistic and we all do what we can. Knowledge is power in many ways, because people don't know how meat is produced and other things or they don't want to know. As much as pesticides can cause allergies and aren't healthy if ingested (if not properly cleaned) we must...
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    Marmite-love it or hate it?

    I used to love Marmite as a child, before I even knew what a vegetarian or vegan meant so it has always been a great thing to have in my diet. I know some people don't like it, I'm the only one in my family who does eat it and I don't remember how it started. These days I have gone back to...
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    Figuring out where to start

    Being aware and then understanding how you can adapt your diet is the best way. I always advise friends to start slowly, because it makes it easier in the long run and less stressful. Also you need to find out what kind of foods your prefer and how they are cooked. Hummus is always a great vegan...
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    Favorite Vegan Junk Food?

    I rather like popcorn which seems healthier or marmite rice cakes or nuts. I do like my marmite so I think it's healthy. Of course there are Pringles and Kettle Chips which are always at parties.
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    Do you feel restricted with food options when eating out?

    I don't find it such an issue as I usually look up places beforehand and know what is on offer. I'm very flexible and I can always order side dishes or get an omelet. Most places will adapt dishes, there are very few places that won't. I have only struggled in rural areas where restaurants...
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    Aldi lists of vegan and vegetarian friendly foods

    I found this the other day and thought it was a good idea for all stores to do; list all the products they stock that are meat-free, vegan and gluten free. Here is the link for the 15 page vegan list...
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    Favorite Herbs & Spices

    I am a huge fan of good ground black pepper, but I have to be careful with spices. I can use chilli flakes sparingly in most dishes. As a lover of pesto, I do love basil but only on certain dishes. I prefer to add a dash of sweet chili sauce or toasted sesame oil for flavor on a dish, because...
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    Supplements?

    I don't take supplements only vitamin c during winter or when I am ill. There is no need, however if am traveling in remote areas for a long time and I know my diet will be restricted, then I may take some muti-vitamins, but only because I know it will be hard to have a balanced diet. I...
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    Being vegetarian: positive or negative?

    I see it as a positive, but some people have negative attitudes towards restricting diets out of choice. One can say the same for those on other diets; they choose what they want to eat so why shouldn't a vegetarian? I do still think there are associations of cranks and hippy types of people...
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    Fruit allergies

    Yes, it was a bit of a shock for my dad who has always been fine. He is diabetic now, so perhaps his medication has made his immune system more sensitive? This is another reason why I never use medicine unless I have to. The side effects can last a long time and some are not reversible.
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    Gluten free pill

    Scientists have developed a gluten-free pill in Canada. It is derived from chicken yolks, so won't be suitable for vegans, but it may help celiacs for a few hours to digest foods with gluten in. http://www.grubstreet.com/2015/07/gluten-free-pill.html?mid=facebook_nymag They are still testing...
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    Fruit allergies

    My parents love eating fruit, but recently my dad has had an allergic reaction to strawberries and my mother to berries. I'm not sure whether it's the fertilizers or whether it's the fruit itself. It seems more people are developing allergies, maybe their immune system is weaker as they are...
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    New to veganism

    You could try Marmite or vegemite which helps boost b12 levels. It is an acquired taste and although you can add it in your cooking, I do like to have it on toast. You can actually eat it raw with a spoon, some people may think that sounds weird, but it actually tastes really good. Yes, I have...
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    Favorite meat substitute products

    I do like quorn but it does depend how you buy it. The main issue for me is flavoring as it can be quite bland, so I use seasoning and sauces with it. It is good with stir fries, though I don't like the quorn sausages as much as the Cauldron ones. These days not everywhere stocks them, but they...
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    Your partner decides to not be vegan

    If a relationship ended because of this, then I would question how serious the relationship was. While diet shouldn't be a factor, having shared dietary interests do help, but many couples have different foods they prefer. As for the lifestyle, some people can be extreme in their views and that...