Comments for Vegan Bits

Comment on Got Milk? by JoLynn-dreaminitvegan

JoLynn-dreaminitvegan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:56:52 +0000

Great post for those newly making a switch to a vegan diet.
I have only found oatmilk to be really sweet. What brand do you use?I love almond milk in my coffee, but have never tried hazelnut, do you make your own?

Comment on Food, Inc. on DVD by Cindy Callinsky

Cindy Callinsky — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:09:31 +0000

I LOVED this documentary. I think it’s probably the best one I’ve seen to date.

Comment on Vegans and Omega-3s by Nina Bailey

Nina Bailey — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:53:44 +0000

You may want to check out echium seed oil as a novel source of omega-3 for vegetarians and vegans. It is unique because unlike flaxseed oil or hemp oil, it contains high levels of stearidonic acid or SDA which converts more efficiently to EPA than ALA. Because the conversion step from ALA to SDA by delta-6 desaturase is rate limiting, many vegans and vegetarians can struggle to achieve optimal levels of the long chain fatty acids EPA and DHA. By bypassing this step with the inclusion of SDA in an oil significantly increases the levels of EPA and DHA. Because echium seed oil has only recently gained novel food approval it is relatively unfamiliar to many people. If you want more info then check out the site below.
http://igennus-hn.com/products/echiomega/
cheers
Nina

Comment on Cream Cheese Alternative by Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:24:10 +0000

I am not a vegan, but I am trying to find ways to lower my cholesterol without having to give up all of my favorite foods.

I find that Tofutti cream cheese, while it does not taste ‘just like’ the real thing, has the same texture, and a similar taste. Overall, I am happy with the product, since I can spread the “cream cheese” on a mini bagel and at least have the overall taste and “feel” of cream cheese.

I have had actual cream cheese taste like plastic, so I think that may happen as it sits on the shelf. (This happens with bottled water, too!)

Comment on National Margarita Day? by JoLynn-dreaminitvegan

JoLynn-dreaminitvegan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:51:08 +0000

Bummer I missed this day. Make note to self: add this to my calendar! hee hee

Comment on National Margarita Day? by River

River — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:06:09 +0000

Now how did I miss Margarita Day! May I celebrate it late? Never mind LOL Quite agree over Mexican food – we have a local restaurant which delights in providing special vegan (or vegetarian) food on special order from the kitchen. One just needs to ask, although they do mark them on the menu. Always a pleasure to visit here!

Comment on Peta at Westmister Dog Show by Di

Di — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:50:00 +0000

I agree with you, get your dogs from a shelter! We adopted two dalmatians that were found together roaming the streets, and just two days before they were due to be euthanized!!! Poor babies. They are awesome and part of our family now and have been for the last 8+ years. I’d encourage anyone to adopt from a shelter. Like you we got the free initial vet visit, spaying and a goodie pack.

Save the shelter dogs!!!

Comment on Food, Inc. Review by Julie

Julie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:54:17 +0000

Hi. Do you know of any vegan manufactured products that are free of Monsanto-genetically-modified crop? I’d like to boycott the company.

Comment on Peta at Westmister Dog Show by jason

jason — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:40:58 +0000

i agree that you should get your pets from a shelter, i have two greyhounds who raced in their previous life. But i don’t think peta goes about getting their message out in an effective way. I think more times than not, what then end up doing is putting people off on peta, and they ignore the message all together.

it’s up to people with shelter animals and blogs and word of mouth on social sites to get the word out to people. we can do a lot more good than peta will ever be able too.

Comment on Stewardship by abby

abby — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:03:00 +0000

Ohmygosh, I am so sorry! :’(
I hate losing my pets even naturally; I can’t imagine what it would be like to have to make that decision.