Let me start by saying that I am very well aware that humane farming labels are sometimes misleading. Factory farms often label their products “humane” as a marketing ploy. The term “humane” is not defined or regulated by the USDA and therefore producers can use it as they please. You can read more on that here.
When you go vegetarian you’d obviously want to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. Buying more produce can prove itself expensive. Well, this all depends on where you shop.
Due to the utter shock and disgust that I felt when I first discovered that I was eating cheese with animal by-product, I decided to make a list of cheese brands that have us vegetarians in mind.
As if being vegetarian is not hard enough, we must also keep an open eye for animal products in foods that we’re allowed to eat. Things like cheese, cookies, soup, etc… can have animal ingredients carefully hidden in the ingredients label. Here’s what you should be looking out for.
The vegetarian kitchen should have a complete set of recipes that can be put to use daily. You need easy recipes for lazy nights, nutrient and protein rich recipes for a balanced nutrition, and of course we can’t forget the meat eaters in our lives. Here you will find four cookbooks to meet all of those needs.
The transition phase to vegetarian can be super easy for some, but the hardest for others. The biggest problem is not knowing what to eat and feeling like you can’t satisfy your hunger. My tips below will help you reach the other side with a full stomach.
I call these BIG mistakes because I think these are the reasons why people give up on vegetarianism. I am guilty of all of them, and although I didn’t give up, it did make the transition a lot harder than it should’ve been.
GFV is not a food blog or a beauty blog; we are a resource for animal lovers, dedicated to sourcing humane and cruelty-free products. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, a compassionate meat-eater, or someone who wants to go cruelty-free, GFV will help you find products to help you live the animal friendly lifestyle of your choice without any judgment.
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