http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:36:13 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/feed/? http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/yuletide-recipes-t107.htm savanna Yuletide Recipes Creamy Asparagus Soup with Curly Toasts 12 oz (340g) aparagus 2 dssp rapeseed or other vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped finely 2 oz (55g) carrots, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 oz (55g) mushrooms, chopped ¾-1 pint (430-530 ml) water 1 tsp marmite 1 tsp vegetable bouillon 2 oz (55g) frozen peas 5 fl oz (140 ml) soya milk 4+ slices bread 1. Remove any woody parts from the asparagus and chop. 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:36:13 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/yuletide-recipes-t107.htm#107 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/yuletide-recipes-t107.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/wool-t106.htm savanna WOOL “The worst welfare problems for sheep, such as starvation, lameness and being eaten alive by maggots, arise from the sins of omission and neglect.” John Webster, Professor of Animal Husbandry, University of Bristol Fleecing the Public The closest most people come to sheep is seeing flocks grazing on hillsides as they drive along the motorway. The apparent freedom and lack of constraints often fools people into imagining that sheep live a carefree and idyllic life. It ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:34:38 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/wool-t106.htm#106 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/wool-t106.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/winter-recipes-t105.htm savanna WINTER RECIPES Mixed Vegetable Soup 2 tbs sunflower oil 60g leek, roughly chopped 2 medium sized potato, roughly diced 60g carrot, roughly diced 60g parsnip, roughly diced 2 tbs split red lentils 1 pint of vegetable stock Additional water Salt & Pepper to taste Over a medium heat sautÈ the leek with the sunflower oil for approximately 5 minutes. Add the potato, carrot and parsnip. Cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the stock and lentils. Bring to the boil, turn ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:32:48 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/winter-recipes-t105.htm#105 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/winter-recipes-t105.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/wholesalers-in-the-uk-t104.htm savanna LIST OF WHOLEFOOD WHOLESALERS IN THE UK ARJUNA WHOLEFOODS Shop: 12 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AD Tel: 01223 364845 Warehouse: Unit 7 Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge Tel: 01223 313861 www.arjunawholefoods.co.uk BRAMIK FOODS Dunnet Way, East Mains Ind Est, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 5AU Tel: 01506 856 661 Fax: 01506 856 168 BREWHURST HEALTH FOODS Abbott Close, Oyster Lane, Byfleet, Surrey KT14 7JP Tel: 01932 354 211 Fax: 01932 ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:30:46 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/wholesalers-in-the-uk-t104.htm#104 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/wholesalers-in-the-uk-t104.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/weight-loss-gain-t103.htm savanna WEIGHT LOSS / GAIN A well balanced vegan diet is up there with the healthiest of diets. A vegan diet based on whole foods, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, plus cereals, pulses, nuts and seeds, will typically be low in sugar and fat, and high in carbohydrates. It's therefore uncommon for vegans to experience weight problems, and male vegans tend to be lighter than the average weight recommended for their height. However there are an increasing number of vegan convenience foods ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:29:08 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/weight-loss-gain-t103.htm#103 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/weight-loss-gain-t103.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vitamin-d-t102.htm savanna VITAMIN D Introduction Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which acts like a hormone, regulating the formation of bone and the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine. It helps to control the movement of calcium between bone and blood, and vice versa. In infancy and childhood, deficiency of vitamin D causes the deformed bones characteristic of rickets, while in adults a lack of the vitamin causes a softening of the bones known as osteomalacia. Deficiency is seen more ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:27:02 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vitamin-d-t102.htm#102 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vitamin-d-t102.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vitamin-b12-t101.htm savanna What every vegan should know about vitamin B12 Very low B12 intakes can cause anaemia and nervous system damage. The only reliable vegan sources of B12 are foods fortified with B12 (including some plant milks, some soy products and some breakfast cereals) and B12 supplements. Vitamin B12, whether in supplements, fortified foods, or animal products, comes from micro-organisms. Most vegans consume enough B12 to avoid anaemia and nervous system damage, but many do not get enough ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:32:04 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vitamin-b12-t101.htm#101 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vitamin-b12-t101.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegans-with-soya-allergies-t100.htm savanna Vegans with Soya Allergies Although soya does feature heavily in many vegan foods, eating a soya-free plant-based diet is possible! This is good news for the unlucky few who are allergic to soya! Listed below are some alternatives to the well used soya bean. These products can be found in some supermarkets, health food stores, Holland & Barrett, or from www.goodnessdirect.co.uk Soya-free products can also be purchased from Dietary Needs Direct: Fairfield Court, Fairfield, Nr Bromsgrove, ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:30:29 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegans-with-soya-allergies-t100.htm#100 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegans-with-soya-allergies-t100.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-organic-growing-von-t99.htm savanna GROWING WITHOUT CRUELTY – THE VEGAN ORGANIC APPROACH Foot and mouth, BSE, health concerns, environmental worries and concerns for animal welfare have brought conventional growing methods into the spotlight. This has led to serious calls for a switch to sustainable non-animal farming and grow-your-own schemes. Farmers all over the world are, however, locked into reliance on chemicals and animal by-products and do not know how to extricate themselves from this if they wanted to. Vegans ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:21 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-organic-growing-von-t99.htm#99 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-organic-growing-von-t99.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegecat-and-vegekit-t98.htm savanna VEGECAT & VEGEKIT By law all 'pet' food should be made with raw materials from animals which are suitable for human consumption. However, it has now been scientifically proven that BSE has been passed on to humans (who have eaten BSE-infected meat) in the form of nv-CJD. These people ate infected meat that was deemed fit for human consumption. Hundreds of people have been made very ill or even killed by eating meat infected with E. coli. Indeed, meat, dairy products and eggs are responsible ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:21:26 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegecat-and-vegekit-t98.htm#98 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegecat-and-vegekit-t98.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-cats-t97.htm savanna CARNIVORE NO MORE DEBBIE HOLMAN ON HELPING CATS GO VEGAN This fact sheet has been written by someone who has had many years experience in helping (or trying to help) cats and kittens go vegan. The one thing to cultivate is patience and a positive attitude. Cats are very sensitive creatures who pick up on negative moods and anger very quickly. There is no evidence that cats have any problems digesting plant proteins instead of animal ones if the transition is made slowly and backed ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:19:37 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-cats-t97.htm#97 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-cats-t97.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/bodybuilding-and-athletics-t96.htm savanna BODYBUILDING AND ATHLETICS The following organizations and individuals can provide information on vegan bodybuilding and athletics. Please supply a stamped addressed envelope for replies. Vegan Bodybuilding PO Box 307 Brighton East Sussex BN2 1HW www.veganbodybuilding.org Vegetarian Cycling & Athletic Club Peter Simpson 13 Peers Lane Shenley Church End Milton Keynes MK5 6BG Tel: 01908 503919 http://www.vcac.vegfolk.co.uk/ psimpson@vegcac-mkveg.fslife.co.uk ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:18:05 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/bodybuilding-and-athletics-t96.htm#96 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/bodybuilding-and-athletics-t96.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-babies-and-children-t95.htm savanna VEGAN BABIES & CHILDREN A dietary guide, including preconception and pregnancy Published by The Vegan Society CONTENTS FOREWARD by Sandra Hood: The vegan diet – healthy for all ages INTRODUCTION GAINING SUPPORT PRECONCEPTUAL NUTRITION PREGNANCY – THE FIRST FEW MONTHS NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY SUGGESTED MEALS DURING PREGNANCY COPING WITH COMMON FOOD-RELATED PREGNANCY PROBLEMS BREASTFEEDING & FORMULA MILKS BRINGING ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:16:44 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-babies-and-children-t95.htm#95 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/vegan-babies-and-children-t95.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/useful-addresses-t94.htm savanna USEFUL ADDRESSES Many of the groups listed below have limited funds and would therefore probably appreciate receiving an SAE with your enquiry. ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS & ALTERNATIVES • British Anti-Vivisection Association, PO Box 73 Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 0YZ e BAVA@blueyonder.co.uk w http://www.bava.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ • British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection, 16a Crane Grove, Islington, London N7 8LB t 020 7700 4888 e info@buav.org w www.buav.org • ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:12:49 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/useful-addresses-t94.htm#94 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/useful-addresses-t94.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/travelling-in-the-uk-and-ireland-t93.htm savanna Travelling in the UK and Ireland The most comprehensive list of places to eat and places to stay in the UK and Ireland is Vegetarian Britain by Alex Bourke, published by Vegetarian Guides and available from The Vegan Society. Vegetarian Visitor by Annemarie Weitzel is also available from us. The following websites list and review vegetarian and vegan places to eat all around the world including the UK. Happy Cow also lists health food shops. The Vegetarian Visitor and Vegan Village ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:11:26 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/travelling-in-the-uk-and-ireland-t93.htm#93 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/travelling-in-the-uk-and-ireland-t93.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/suppliers-of-vegan-goods-t92.htm savanna Suppliers of Vegan Goods Mail or Internet Order/Home Deliveries Please note that not all of these companies are exclusively vegan Animal-Aid – sells chocolate, wine, cosmetics, toiletries, books and shoes www.animalaid.org.uk goods@animalaid.co.uk Tel: 01732 364546 Fax: 01732 366533 The Old Chapel, Bradford Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1AW Bean Thinking Ltd – selection of home delivery frozen vegan meals and snacks www.beanthinking.co.uk/ bean_thinking@btconnect.com ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:09:30 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/suppliers-of-vegan-goods-t92.htm#92 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/suppliers-of-vegan-goods-t92.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/supplements-for-children-t91.htm savanna SUPPLEMENTS FOR CHILDREN Multivitamins and minerals are no substitute for a healthy balanced diet, but may be useful in promoting good health. Supplements containing vitamin B12, vitamin D2 and iodine may be of particular benefit. Most vegetarian formulations contain vitamin D3, making them unsuitable for vegans. Products authenticated by The Vegan Society The following products are registered with The Vegan Society as being entirely animal-free and are thus authorised to use ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:05:17 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/supplements-for-children-t91.htm#91 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/supplements-for-children-t91.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/spiritual-faith-t90.htm savanna VEGANISM AND SPIRITUAL FAITH The following organisations hold vegan and spiritual views as listed within the individual organisation. ANGLICAN SOCIETY FOR THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS Prop Rev K.V. Hewitt (Founded 1972). The society's aims are the promotion of prayer, study and action on behalf of animals in every field. They hold special animal blessing services. "Our mission is to promote concern and awareness related to all aspects of God's animal creation within the Anglican ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:55:26 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/spiritual-faith-t90.htm#90 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/spiritual-faith-t90.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/soya-and-heahth-t89.htm savanna SOYA & HEALTH POISON OR PANACEA? Sandra Hood, Dietitian Soya continues to exercise the minds of many in the media, who extol its virtues or bewail its impact on both the environment and health.   As soya is a food many vegans eat regularly, it’s hardly surprising that it raises a lot of questions. Most of the attention is focused on soya bean isoflavones, a class of phytoestrogens - hormone-like chemicals that occur in small amounts in many plants, seeds and grains.  ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:53:51 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/soya-and-heahth-t89.htm#89 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/soya-and-heahth-t89.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/sources-of-nutrition-for-vegans-t88.htm savanna Sources of Nutrition for Vegans Protein Soya products such as tofu*, wild rice*, quinoa*, wholegrain rice, millet, pulses such as lentils and beans, oats, nuts and seeds. *Complete proteins Carbohydrates Wholegrain pasta, wholemeal bread, potatoes, wholegrain rice, pulses such as beans and lentils. Essential Fatty Acids Flaxseed oil (alternatively known as Linseed oil)*, rapeseed oil*, hempseed oil*, walnuts, sunflower oil, olive oil, nuts and seeds. ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:50:58 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/sources-of-nutrition-for-vegans-t88.htm#88 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/sources-of-nutrition-for-vegans-t88.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/silk-t87.htm savanna SILK History The discovery of the product silk from the silkworm species Bombyx mori occurred around 2700 BC. According to Chinese tradition the bride of Emperor Huang Ti, a 14-year-old girl called Hsi Ling Shi, discovered the invention of the first silk reel. Sericulture, the cultivation of the silkworm, spread through China making silk a highly valued commodity much sought after by other countries. In 139 BC the world's longest trade route was opened stretching from Eastern China ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:49:24 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/silk-t87.htm#87 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/silk-t87.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/shellac-t86.htm savanna SHELLAC Lac (Laccifer Lacca) are scale insects (insects that attach themselves in great numbers to plants and trees) which drain the sap from the bark of their host tree, allowing them to secrete lac resin which is scraped off and manufactured into shellac. Around 300,000 insects are used to produce 1kg of lac resin. The Life of a Lac Lac are grown on managed trees which are pruned in order to stimulate the growth of young shoots. These young shoots provide sap which the lac ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:47:52 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/shellac-t86.htm#86 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/shellac-t86.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/savoury-recipes-t85.htm savanna Savoury Recipes Breakfast Quick muesli Homemade yogurt Toast toppings Full breakfast indulgence Scrambled tofu Potato Scones Dressings, Dips and Sauces Pesto Mayo Carrot and almond spread Sunflower and mushroom spread Red wine gravy Soups Sweetcorn chowder Cream of tomato Cauliflower cheese Salads Spinach, smoked tofu and tomato Cucumber and Chinese leaf with gado-gado sauce Greek Herbed quinoa Snacks Cottage 'cheese' Stuffed ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:44:22 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/savoury-recipes-t85.htm#85 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/savoury-recipes-t85.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/sandwiches-fillings-rolls-and-bagels-t84.htm savanna Fillings for Sandwiches, Rolls and Bagels Read on for some delicious sandwich suggestions which are sure to tickle your taste buds! Try them toasted as well as plain: if you toast them add any salad vegetables after they come out of the toaster. 56.Korma Have A Go! - Redwood ‘chicken’ or smoked tofu, curried vegan mayonnaise and crispy lettuce 57.BLT - freshly cooked vegan ‘bacon’ with lettuce and tomato on thick bread. Optionally include vegan mayo. 58.Indian Appeal ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:47:13 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/sandwiches-fillings-rolls-and-bagels-t84.htm#84 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/sandwiches-fillings-rolls-and-bagels-t84.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/salt-t83.htm savanna SALT Vegan diets have been proven to be characteristically low in saturated fats, high in beneficial fibre & free from harmful cholesterol. But when it comes to salt, in itself a very harmful mineral if taken in excess, what is the true state of affairs. Salt, which gives us sodium chloride, has been the subject of a number of studies pertaining to the vegan diet. In 1987, 22 British vegans had their diet analysed & the sodium chloride content measured against matched omnivores. ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:42:44 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/salt-t83.htm#83 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/salt-t83.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/healthy-choices-on-raw-vegan-diets-t82.htm savanna Healthy choices on raw vegan diets Stephen Walsh, PhD (The Vegan, Autumn 2002) A raw food vegan diet may be defined in various ways, but usually entails at least 80% by weight being raw plants. Many people report feeling healthier and more energetic on adopting such diets, but there are too few long-term raw food vegans for direct evaluation of the success of raw vegan diets versus other diets. We can, however, evaluate such diets against known human nutritional requirements to gain a ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:41:23 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/healthy-choices-on-raw-vegan-diets-t82.htm#82 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/healthy-choices-on-raw-vegan-diets-t82.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/protein-t80.htm savanna PROTEIN Introduction Proteins are large molecules made from smaller units called amino acids. There are twenty amino acids commonly found in both plant and animal proteins. There are generally considered to be eight amino acids that the body cannot make itself which need to be obtained from the food we eat. These are isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Infants additionally need food sources of histidine and possibly taurine. Proteins ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:09:10 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/protein-t80.htm#80 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/protein-t80.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/photography-t79.htm savanna PHOTOGRAPHY The Gelatine Connection All photographic (light sensitive) films and papers are covered by a thin emulsion, which contains a small quantity of gelatine. Called "the classic colloid" by chemists, gelatine is extracted from bones and hides of cattle. It serves as a binder in which silver halide crystals are dispersed and grown during the emulsion-making process. Its usefulness for this application is due primarily to the optical clarity of gelatine and ability ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:07:50 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/photography-t79.htm#79 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/photography-t79.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/veganism-for-the-over-60-s-t78.htm savanna VEGANISM FOR THE OVER 60s Introduction A balanced vegan diet is important for all stages of life, but at various times during our lifetime, we need to concentrate on different nutrients. For example, during childhood, at a time of rapid growth and development, infants have a higher requirement for energy, protein, iron and calcium. So what about when we approach our latter years? The need for a balanced, healthy diet remains unchanged, and there is no doubt that good nutrition contributes ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:06:15 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/veganism-for-the-over-60-s-t78.htm#78 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/veganism-for-the-over-60-s-t78.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/nutritional-content-of-selected-vegan-foods-t77.htm savanna Nutritional Content of Selected Vegan Foods ----------------------------------------------- unable to load the full info.sheet here..! It is available from Vegan Society uk http://www.vegansociety.com ------------------------------------------ Note. Boiled beans, lentils, millet and rice were used to determine nutritional values. Cooked vegetables were used to determine nutritional values unless otherwise stated. Raw fruit was used to determine nutritional values unless ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:04:40 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/nutritional-content-of-selected-vegan-foods-t77.htm#77 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/nutritional-content-of-selected-vegan-foods-t77.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/multivitamins-and-minerals-t76.htm savanna MULTIVITAMINS & MINERALS Multivitamins and minerals are no substitute for a healthy balanced diet, but may be useful in promoting good health. Supplements containing vitamin B12, vitamin D2 and iodine may be of particular benefit. Most vegetarian formulations contain vitamin D3, making them unsuitable for vegans. Products produced by The Vegan Society VEG1 Multi Vitamin specially formulated for Vegans. This supplement provides EU recommended daily allowances (RDAs) ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:57:40 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/multivitamins-and-minerals-t76.htm#76 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/multivitamins-and-minerals-t76.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/milk-and-breast-cancer-t75.htm savanna MILK AND BREAST CANCER A VEGAN SOCIETY BRIEFING PAPER Stephen Walsh, November 2001. Summary In August and September 2001 there were claims in the press that drinking milk could reduce the risk of breast cancer. Dairy Council nutrition manager Anita Wells said, "To discover that life-long milk drinkers have a reduced risk of breast cancer is an exciting step forward." "Good health starts with dairy," said Greg Miller, executive vice president of nutrition ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:56:20 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/milk-and-breast-cancer-t75.htm#75 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/milk-and-breast-cancer-t75.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/living-without-dairy-t74.htm savanna Living Without Dairy The last carton of cow's milk has just gone into the bin. That packet of cheese and creamy yoghurt is completely finished. You’re steadfastly refusing to buy any more dairy products. So, what do you do now? Don’t panic because you will be absolutely amazed to find a huge range of products on the market which taste as good as their dairy counterpart and, better still, are healthier for you. Animal Cruelty Many people avoid dairy products because of the plight ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:54:48 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/living-without-dairy-t74.htm#74 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/living-without-dairy-t74.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/leather-t73.htm savanna LEATHER Public opinion rightly condemns the use of animals for their fur. Fur is regarded as a cruel luxurious status symbol and little else. Leather does not always receive such condemnation. In fact it is often regarded as a practical by-product of the meat industry, environmentally sound, a quality product readily available to all. However, there is myth and ignorance surrounding its production. Here we provide the reasons why we should condemn leather as vociferously as we condemn ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:53:15 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/leather-t73.htm#73 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/leather-t73.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/iron-t72.htm savanna IRON Introduction Iron is a trace element that is needed by the body for the formation of blood. The human body normally contains 3-4g of iron, more than half of which is in the form of haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood. Haemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Iron is a constituent of a number of enzymes. The muscle protein myoglobin contains iron, as does the liver - an important source during the first six months of life. The body's iron balance varies mainly ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:42:36 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/iron-t72.htm#72 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/iron-t72.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/iodine-t71.htm savanna IODINE Iodine is vital for good thyroid function, which in turn is essential for health. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and early infancy can result in cretinism (irreversible mental retardation and severe motor impairments). In adults low iodine intake (or very high intakes) can cause hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can manifest as low energy levels, dry or scaly or yellowish skin, tingling and numbness in extremities, weight gain, forgetfulness, personality changes, depression, anaemia, ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:40:41 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/iodine-t71.htm#71 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/iodine-t71.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/international-contacts-t70.htm savanna INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS Vegan Society International Contact c/o The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 21 Hylton St, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6HJ e-mail vegans@parlyweb.demon.co.uk International Vegetarian Union www.ivu.org European Vegetarian Union www.europeanvegetarian.org Happy Cow www.happycow.org World Animal Net www.worldanimalnet.org VegDining www.vegdining.com Veggies’ Animal Contacts Directory www.veggies.org.uk/acd Africa Vegans in South Africa website ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:39:12 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/international-contacts-t70.htm#70 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/international-contacts-t70.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/the-vegan-diet-for-infants-and-children-t69.htm savanna THE VEGAN DIET FOR INFANTS & CHILDREN Reed Mangels, PhD, RD Sandra Hood, BSc (Hons), SRD It takes time and thought to feed infants and children, and all parents, should think carefully about what their children eat. The years from birth to adolescence are when eating habits are set, when growth rates are high, and to a large extent when the size of stores of essential nutrients such as calcium are determined. This article will examine the health benefits of vegan diets for children, ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:35:53 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/the-vegan-diet-for-infants-and-children-t69.htm#69 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/the-vegan-diet-for-infants-and-children-t69.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/humane-pest-control-t68.htm savanna HUMANE 'PEST' CONTROL Humane animal traps Most good hardware shops will stock live mouse and rat traps, or will be able to order them from their suppliers. If you have no local stockist, the following mail order companies sell humane traps to help catch a range of animals: Ernest Charles www.ernest-charles.com 0800 7316 770 Queenswood Garden Products www.queenswood.co.uk 01568 611281 Some branches of B&Q sell the 'Trip Trap' humane mousetrap (one way trap so you can catch ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:33:45 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/humane-pest-control-t68.htm#68 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/humane-pest-control-t68.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/hidden-ingredients-t67.htm savanna HIDDEN INGREDIENTS Vegan food must not contain any animal product, by-product or derivative. Listed below are some ingredients to be aware of. 9Animal milks e.g. cow's, goat's, sheep 10Animal milk derivatives - casein, caseinates, lactates, lactose, lactic acid* 11Bee products - bee pollen, beeswax, honey, propolis, royal jelly 12Dairy products and by-products - milk, butter, cheese, whey, yoghurt 13Eggs - hen, quail, duck, ostrich 14Items obtained directly from the ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:26:33 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/hidden-ingredients-t67.htm#67 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/hidden-ingredients-t67.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/healthy-choices-on-vegan-diet-t66.htm savanna HEALTHY CHOICES ON A VEGAN DIET Decades of experience, culminating in more than a million vegans today, have shown that appropriate vegan diets support good health at all stages of life and reduce the risk of heart disease. This has been confirmed by independent scientific studies. Like any other form of diet, some vegan diets are more nutritionally complete than others. White bread, hydrogenated margarine and chips qualify as a vegan meal, but too many such meals will remove the usual ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:25:18 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/healthy-choices-on-vegan-diet-t66.htm#66 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/healthy-choices-on-vegan-diet-t66.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/goats-t65.htm savanna GOATS Goats were one of the very first animals to be domesticated by humans, some 10,000 years ago. The total world population of goats is now estimated to be around 765 million, although it is impossible to obtain a truly accurate figure for this as many are farmed in developing countries where records are scarce. Milk Production Goats are seasonal breeders. This results in seasonal milk production (resulting in less milk and less profit) so commercial farmers stimulate goats ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:22:52 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/goats-t65.htm#65 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/goats-t65.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/gluten-free-recipes-t64.htm savanna Gluten-Free Recipes Important note. Not all ready ground spices are gluten-free as they may have been mixed with flour to stop the spices from clumping. If you are concerned contact the relevant company to confirm, or grind your own spices. SOUPS Watercress and Potato Soup 1 oz (30g) vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium potato, chopped ¾-1 pt (430-570 ml) vegetable stock 3 oz (85g) watercress 3 floz (75ml) coconut milk salt ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:20:34 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/gluten-free-recipes-t64.htm#64 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/gluten-free-recipes-t64.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/footwear-and-clothing-t63.htm savanna FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING Companies with products authenticated by The Vegan Society The following companies have items of footwear and clothing registered with The Vegan Society and are thus authorised to use our Trademark Vegan logo. 23Acorn Range of vegan shoes. PO Box 1190, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA. Have a chain of shops. www.acorn.com 24Alternative Stores Shoes, bags, gifts and more. Bridgefield House, Hartley Court, Brunswick Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:19:11 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/footwear-and-clothing-t63.htm#63 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/footwear-and-clothing-t63.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/suffering-seas-the-rise-and-rise-of-fish-farming-t62.htm savanna SUFFERING SEAS THE RISE AND RISE OF FISH FARMING The leaping salmon has long been a symbol of freedom and one of nature’s great wonders, but with the advent of fish farming the ‘king of fish’ has lost its crown. Instead of the ocean wanderer returning to its home river to spawn, it has been relegated to just one more factory-farmed commodity. Fish farming is now the world’s fastest growing sector of animal production, and salmon and trout form the mainstay of Britain and Europe’s ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:17:45 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/suffering-seas-the-rise-and-rise-of-fish-farming-t62.htm#62 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/suffering-seas-the-rise-and-rise-of-fish-farming-t62.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/ethical-banking-and-investment-t61.htm savanna ETHICAL BANKING AND INVESTMENT This is a difficult area, since there are very few organisations with completely ethical policies. However, interest in ethical banking and investment is growing very quickly, and several organisations are making moves in the right direction. The following information has been collected from Vegan Society members or based on research by the Ethical Consumer Research Association and doesn’t represent any endorsement or recommendation by the Vegan Society. ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:15:31 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/ethical-banking-and-investment-t61.htm#61 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/ethical-banking-and-investment-t61.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/eggsthe-laying-hen-t60.htm savanna EGGS The Laying Hen Today’s modern laying hen or domestic fowl is descended from the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) of Asia. This wild ancestor inhabits tropical and subtropical forest edges and during its distinct breeding season lays 5-6 eggs in a clutch before incubating for 18-20 days (del Hoyo et al, 1994). Compare this with modern breeds of domestic hen, which lay over 300 eggs in a year. Domestication started over 8,000 years ago. Modern selective breeding techniques ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:13:59 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/eggsthe-laying-hen-t60.htm#60 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/eggsthe-laying-hen-t60.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/essential-fatty-acids-t59.htm savanna ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS Introduction The main components of all fats are the fatty acids, which might be saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Fats containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature. These are commonly known as saturated fats and are usually derived from animal sources e.g. lard, suet and butter. Most plant fats are high in either polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats except palm and coconut fat which are highly saturated. Saturated ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:12:32 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/essential-fatty-acids-t59.htm#59 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/essential-fatty-acids-t59.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/diet-and-bone-healthoverview-t58.htm savanna DIET AND BONE HEALTH (please note that the full booklet can be obtained from vegan society,sarah) Stephen Walsh, PhD --------------------------------- Overview In all developed countries with ageing populations, thinning of bones due to loss of calcium is a major public health issue. As bones thin, risk of fracture increases. Hip fracture is a particularly devastating injury, with many people dying within a year of suffering such a fracture. Osteoporosis and vertebral ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:33:00 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/diet-and-bone-healthoverview-t58.htm#58 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/diet-and-bone-healthoverview-t58.htm http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/diabetes-t57.htm savanna DIABETES What is diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the mechanism for converting glucose to energy no longer functions properly. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is needed to convert glucose into energy. If the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or if the body cannot utilise the insulin, diabetes occurs. This causes an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood, giving rise to a variety of symptoms. High glucose levels over several years can damage various parts ... Vegan Society Information Sheets Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:27:53 GMT http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/diabetes-t57.htm#57 http://veganliving.forumotion.co.uk/vegan-society-information-sheets-f36/diabetes-t57.htm