Greetings. All of us here strive to do better for our environment as much as we do for our health. Vegetarianism is a way of life, each person here wants to do so for a reason be it love of nature, humanitarian reasons or religious reasons. This thread is just a reminder for everyone about how tricky being a real-vegetarian is. Some of the points that follow maybe strictly personal opinions but they will never be far from the truth. I encourage many people to contribute their opinions so people reading this will have a great guideline to live by.
You are not a veggie if :
1. You buy genuine animal/reptilian leather for furniture, shoes, belts, etc.
Remedy : Artificial PVC leather is actually cheaper and longer lasting. Alcantara leather is premium while being completely artificial and animal friendly. Remember using real leather is a mockery of animal life.
2. Chocolates : Yes, chocolates do have egg whites on them *gasp* dont shoot me.
Remedy : Many big chocolate brands do not have egg as ingredient and duly mention it, and they taste just as good.
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3. Pastries : As much as you love them, eggless pastries/cakes are a rare find.
Remedy : Avoid
4. Supplements : We all need a little help once in a while through food supplements, but cod-liver oil and many anti-oxidants carry animal products. Do read ingredients very closely!
Remedy : A wide range of effective herbal supplements consisting of Vitamin A/Beta carotine antioxidants are available like Carofit/Spiruluna etc.
Our veggie diet can only get us halfway to our goal of making this earth a better place to live in. Please spread this message to as many people as possible. More points are welcome so that we can keep evolving to be better people.
You are not a veggie if :
1. You buy genuine animal/reptilian leather for furniture, shoes, belts, etc.
Remedy : Artificial PVC leather is actually cheaper and longer lasting. Alcantara leather is premium while being completely artificial and animal friendly. Remember using real leather is a mockery of animal life.
2. Chocolates : Yes, chocolates do have egg whites on them *gasp* dont shoot me.
Remedy : Many big chocolate brands do not have egg as ingredient and duly mention it, and they taste just as good.
3. Pastries : As much as you love them, eggless pastries/cakes are a rare find.
Remedy : Avoid
4. Supplements : We all need a little help once in a while through food supplements, but cod-liver oil and many anti-oxidants carry animal products. Do read ingredients very closely!
Remedy : A wide range of effective herbal supplements consisting of Vitamin A/Beta carotine antioxidants are available like Carofit/Spiruluna etc.
Our veggie diet can only get us halfway to our goal of making this earth a better place to live in. Please spread this message to as many people as possible. More points are welcome so that we can keep evolving to be better people.
