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Comment on An interview with Leo Babauta by Andrew Mullan

Andrew Mullan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:11:52 +0000

Angry, self-righteous vegan… sounds like me. ;)

I met Leo a couple of weeks ago; he’s a really nice guy.

Comment on “Is this vegan?” by Mei

Mei — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:42:31 +0000

Cute! I was brought up a vegetarian (dairy-no eggs) and I remember not being able to eat the chocolate cake at a birthday party when I was in preschool. I asked my mom and she said no-there are eggs. I wasn’t at all upset although I remember my vegetarian friend (our parents were both Hare Krishnas) screaming until his mother relented. I’m 24 and I have never thought about eating meat nor eggs (although I will eat cake with eggs sometimes-don’t tell my mom!) and I am going vegan. So your daughter doesn’t have to be rebellious!
Sara, my younger brother was raised just like me and he now eats animals without qualms. His excuse is that he is lazy and doesn’t care enough. I still have hope that he will get older and wiser though!

Comment on Jelly Bellys: vegetarian, but not vegan by Krista

Krista — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:36:03 +0000

Abe, flesh cows in America do not have their skins used for leather, the kill cows in India for most of America’s leather.

Comment on Jelly Bellys: vegetarian, but not vegan by Abe

Abe — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:37:12 +0000

@ryan, cows that are no longer productive probably become a very tasty burger; perhaps a beautiful leather handbag.

Comment on Islam and Vegetarianism by Asad

Asad — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:19:23 +0000

FOR NAZIA:
Du’a for Anxiety

Allahumma inni a’oodhoo bika minal-hammi-walhazan. Wa’a oodhoo bika minal-ghammi-wal-kasal. Wa’a oodhoo bika minal jubni wal bukhl. Wa’a oodhoo bikal min ghalabatid-dayni-waqarir rijal.
Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from overpowering of debt and from oppression of men.

Du’a for Distress

Allahumma rahmataka arjoo falaa takilnee ilaa nafsee tarfata ‘aynin wa aslih-lee sha’nee kullahu, laa ilaha illa anta.
O Allah! It is Your mercy that I hope for so do not leave me in charge of my affairs even for a blink of an eye and rectify for me all of my affairs. None has the right to be worshipped except You.

Comment on Review of Our Farm: By the Animals of Farm Sanctuary by Charlotte's Vegetarian Blog

Charlotte's Vegetarian Blog — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:14:02 +0000

Wow what a cutey! I love her little innocent laugh :) What it was to be a kid! Anything that helps to educate children about the feelings of animals is a great thing.

Comment on Tips for New Vegans: Dealing With Ex-Vegans by ryan

ryan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:22:00 +0000

Susan — This article might help shed some light on things, too: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neal-barnard-md/settling-the-soy-controve_b_453966.html

Comment on Tips for New Vegans: Dealing With Ex-Vegans by Krista

Krista — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:58:28 +0000

Susan, I feel the best bet with soy foods, just like any other food, is to eat it mostly in it’s whole state. Tofu, tempeh, cooked soybeans are all great. It’s when it starts getting overly processed that you can run into problems.

Now, I also think it’s okay to occasionally eat processed soy foods, like faux meats and such, but think of them as a treat.

If thyroid problems run in your family or you already have a thyroid problem then consume less soy. But be aware there is a lot of soy in packaged food, so read labels. My mom has hypothyroidism and is careful with her consumption.

Comment on Tips for New Vegans: Dealing With Ex-Vegans by Susan

Susan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:40:53 +0000

I stopped eating meat and dairy on 1 Jan after reading the book “Skinny Bitch” over the holidays. So now I’m eating a lot of soy-based substitutes and I’m coming across articles and commentary that eating too much soy can cause severe health problems (hyperthyroidism, etc). Can anyone shed some light onto this? I’d rather make adjustments to my diet now than later after I’ve developed some terrible health problems. Thanks.

Comment on Tips for New Vegans: Dealing With Ex-Vegans by katrina

katrina — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:29:09 +0000

wow. reading these comments is amazing to me. i’ve been vegan for ten years. i think what many vegans need to learn is to be compassionate to all animals, including humans. i am reluctant to tell people i am vegan because of the attitudes of so many vegans out there. don’t get me wrong, meat eaters can irk me like no other with their self righteous attitudes and passive aggressive (or just aggressive) questions. but i would love to believe that a person who follows a diet that is based on compassion, would have compassion for people as well, and maybe a little bit of understanding. to me, eating animals is unthinkable but i love many many meat eaters out there and would never question their choices just as i hope they would never question or disrespect mine.

Comment on 4 Reasons I Hate Rachael Ray by Alex

Alex — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:28:31 +0000

We detest RR, but sometimes watch her show for laughs, or is that indigestion? I’m sorry to burst your bubble, Laura, but fast food looks healthy next to Ray’s crap. She uses too many fatty meats and butter, too many chemical laden store-bought ingredients and way too much pasta. Not only is her example of poor kitchen hygiene dangerous to beginner cooks (probably the only people who don’t see through her atrocious cooking), but her use of EVOO at high temperatures also poses a cancer risk. Why would you overheat an oil whose average cost is nearly $20/bottle? Ridiculous! I guess when you’re so rich you could care less about how real people live. Real chefs know you reserve EVOO for salads, dipping and other unheated uses. That’s why they make olive oil in so many grades, so you can use the right one for the right purpose. I’m completely fed up with talent-challenged morons getting so much hype. Her nervous tics could drive one to madness.

Comment on Italian slaughterhouse photos by Caitlin

Caitlin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:51:33 +0000

I agree, Jon, even though it wasn’t the most gruesome, the photo of the pig looking at the camera was one of the most heart wrenching. He looks so scared and confused.

And the lambs looking at the skinned sheep is hauntingly allegorical. Isn’t there a saying about lambs led to slaughter?

Comment on Vegetarian Chorizo (Chourico) by Nevin L.

Nevin L. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:24:52 +0000

Sorry for the double post, but I just thought of this. I found out that Safeway stocks a vegetarian chorizo (it’s not Soyrizo brand, but it’s about as good) in their produce section. The Randall’s grocery store chain is owned by Safeway, and since Randall’s are about as common as grackles in Texas (and I should know, I used to live in Austin), I don’t think you’ll have too much trouble finding one. Anyway, it’s a fairly safe bet the two chains stock about the same product.

Comment on Vegetarian Chorizo (Chourico) by Nevin L.

Nevin L. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:12:37 +0000

This is a really old discussion, but hopefully, Lisa, you thought to subscribe to the comment feed so you’ll get this. At any rate, I’d suggest you check out Central Market. If I’m not mistaken, there’s one in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area. They’re one of those foofy, high-end joints. I don’t know if you ever made it into a Trader Joe’s while you were in SoCal, but Central Market is like that but way bigger. Hope that helps you or anyone else who might stumble upon this thread.

Comment on Italian slaughterhouse photos by Charlotte's Vegetarian Blog

Charlotte's Vegetarian Blog — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:06:27 +0000

It is so tough to think what some animals have to go through in their life. To actually have to sit there and watch their family and friends get slaughtered is horrible. I equate it to the Natzis.