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Veganism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Beyond Vegetarianism: Transcending Outdated Dogmas 
 "Reports from veterans of vegetarian and raw-food diets, veganism, fruitarianism, and instinctive eating, plus new science from paleolithic diet research and clinical nutrition." Explores the varieties and psychology of idealistic diet which may lead to "orthorexia nervosa"--health and behavioral problems arising from rigid adherence to alternative diets. http://www.beyondveg.com/ Topics: Mental Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Science, Women's Health Last updated Feb 27, 2005 The Bittersweet Almond Saga
Provides a history of the poisonous bitter almond, which is used to make almond oil and almond flavored liqueur, and of sweet almonds. Includes nutritional data, suggestions for shopping and storage of almonds, and recipe for a vegan version of French dessert blanc mange. Also includes ideas for almond preparation methods, such as blanching and toasting. From Vegetarians in Paradise, an organization based in Los Angeles. http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch31.html Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Dec 15, 2004 I Can't Believe It's Vegan
Listings of brand name food items that do not contain animal products, including breakfast cereals, beverages, snacks, condiments, baked goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, baking mixes and ingredients, and pantry staples. From People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 31, 2007 International Vegetarian Union (IVU)
A global directory of vegetarian societies, recipes, and articles on the history, science, and philosophical and religious aspects of vegetarianism. Covers animals and the environment, health and nutrition, sports and physical activity, and more. Features a FAQ, IVU news and events, and information about world vegetarian congresses since 1908. Searchable and browsable. Available in several languages. Note: The site a number of dead links, but it still contains useful information. http://www.ivu.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jan 31, 2005 Loma Linda University: Vegetarian Resources
This site provides vegetarian recipes, healthful substitutions, fact sheets, a vegetarian food guide, and sample articles from Loma Linda University Nutrition & Health Letter (NHL), "the only university-associated publication devoted to vegetarian and vegan issues." From Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center. http://www.llu.edu/allied-health/nutrition/veg.page Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 6, 2009 PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
PETA "is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment." The site contains FAQs on animal rights and testing, animals used for clothing, pets, zoos, and vegetarianism. Also features related news, information on PETA legislative victories, and a history of the organization. Searchable. http://www.peta.org/ Topics: Animals, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets Last updated Oct 13, 2004 TeachKind
This site, advocating "humane education" for students, "provides you with the resources that you need to teach compassion [toward animals], empathy, responsibility, and student empowerment in the classroom." Includes violence-reduction materials, teacher resources, and more. Some of the "humane education" resources step beyond animal violence concerns to advocate vegetarian/vegan diets. A People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Web site. http://www.teachkind.org Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 26, 2005 Thanksgiving Recipes
Dozens of vegan recipes for Thanksgiving entrees and side dishes. Most recipes are accompanied by ratings and comments from users who have tried them. From VegWeb. http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=304.0 Topics: Communities & Groups, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Nov 13, 2007 A Vegan Halloween Party
This site features several recipes for vegan Halloween-themed dishes, including drinks, appetizers, and snacks. Among the treats are Black Widow Pie, Witch's Eyeballs, and Graveyard Ghoulash. From Vegetarians in Paradise, a Los Angeles vegetarian society. http://www.vegparadise.com/cookingwith.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Vegan Organic Trust: Information Sheets
This series of information sheets covers topics related to vegan organic gardening, a method of gardening that avoids both chemical and animal-based fertilizers. Discusses vegetable composts and fertilizers, green manures, crop rotation, mulches, beetles, and related topics. Many of the related resources are in the United Kingdom, but the basic information is useful to U.S. gardeners. From a vegan organic agriculture research organization. http://www.veganorganic.net/infoindex.html Topics: Agriculture, Communities & Groups, Crops, Gardening, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 17, 2005 Vegetarian Resource Group
Provides guides for various age groups (children, teens, older adults) and several conditions, such as (pregnancy, diabetes, cataracts). Vegetarian and vegan menu planning and recipes facilitate putting sound principles into practice. Selected articles from their magazine, Vegetarian Journal , cover other aspects of vegetarian life, such as how to find leather-free shoes and tips on vegetarian investing. http://www.vrg.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 8, 2004 Vegetarian Thanksgiving (Vegan Friendly!)
Features a complete menu with recipes for a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner. From an author of vegetarian cookbooks. http://vegkitchen.com/recipes/vegetarian-thanksgiving.htm Topics: Communities & Groups, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Nov 15, 2006 Vegetarian Times
The online companion of the print magazine features articles, recipes, a FAQ, a list of famous vegetarians, a glossary, and more. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Food & Cooking, Magazines, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Veggies Unite!
Place for vegetarians to start researching. Includes searchable directory of hundreds of vegan recipes, a composting guide, gardening tips, links to other vegetarian sites, vegan forum, and more. http://vegweb.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Aug 21, 2003 World Animal Net Directory
A world-wide directory of nearly 20,000 organizations working to improve the status and welfare of animals, with links to more than 10,000 websites. Searchable by name, city, and U.S. ZIP code and browsable by categories such as animals in entertainment or transportation, wildlife conservation, fur, sanctuaries, shelters, vegan and vegetarian, farm animals, and wildlife rehabilitation. From World Animal Net, a network of animal protection societies. http://worldanimalnet.org/new.asp Topics: Animals, Environment, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets Last updated Aug 1, 2006 |
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