Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tempeh Versus meat
Okay, so I was eating some Tempeh the other day and after reading the package, I realized it wasn't just a great vegan source of protein. Tempeh also has a lot of iron in it!
I decided to see how it stacks up against meat.
So, here is 100 gram serving of tempeh compared to chicken and beef. I'm only going to list the big findings here
Tempeh
19 grams of protein
50% daily requirements of iron
Chicken
31 grams of protein
6% iron
Sirloin (trimmed to almost no fat)
26 grams of protein
10% iron
So, it looks like Tempeh wins the Iron debate! Although it does have a little less protein than the animal sources of protein such as chicken or beef, we all know that protein is quite easy to get!
-The Vegan Detetive
http://www.vegandetective.com
I decided to see how it stacks up against meat.
So, here is 100 gram serving of tempeh compared to chicken and beef. I'm only going to list the big findings here
Tempeh
19 grams of protein
50% daily requirements of iron
Chicken
31 grams of protein
6% iron
Sirloin (trimmed to almost no fat)
26 grams of protein
10% iron
So, it looks like Tempeh wins the Iron debate! Although it does have a little less protein than the animal sources of protein such as chicken or beef, we all know that protein is quite easy to get!
-The Vegan Detetive
http://www.vegandetective.com
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Found a dating site
So, I've been looking into vegan and vegetarian dating sites recently.
I found one recently that is completely free. Yup, even messaging people. It just started so its quite new, but if anyone is interested they can sign up here.
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
I found one recently that is completely free. Yup, even messaging people. It just started so its quite new, but if anyone is interested they can sign up here.
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Are your Cosmetics Vegan?
I think one misconception that needs to be cleared up right away is that just because a product wasn't tested on animals doesn't make it vegan or vegetarian friendly. There are many animal sourced ingredients found in your makeup, shampoos, and anti wrinkle creams
Lets look at natural Moisturizing factor...Seems innocent enough right? Well, Natural Moisturizing factor is another name for Hyaluronic Acid. This is basically a product found in cosmetics to help reduce wrinkles. Typically, its sourced from animals.
A vegetarian friendly version of this product goes under the trademarked name Juvederm.
Hyaluronic Acid isn't the only product in your cosmetics to be concerned about...
Your makeup could include any of the following:
Lard
Lanolin
Beeswax
tallow
Milk Products
Propolis
Elastin
Hyaluronic Acid
Curious about what these products are? Visit our website and look up the ingredients on your face cream or lipstick.
What are some other issues to be concerned about? How bout seemilly good companies owned by bad companies.
Did you know that Nestle is a 50% owner of L'Oreal? L'Ooreal brands include: Biotherm, The Body shop, Vichy Laboratories, Garnier, Cacheral,and Maybelline amongst others.
Both L'Oreal and Nestle have long histories of animal abuse and exploitation. L'oreal has an interesting stance on animal testing. L'Oreal has stated they no longer employ the use of animal testing on finished products. Did you catch that? FINISHED products.
Notice the omission of ingredients in products from that statement. Again, just be leary of companies saying product not tested on animals. Always be sure that the ingredients aren't tested on animals. You look up extenisve information on ingredients in cosmetics, cleaners, and food items on our website.
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
Lets look at natural Moisturizing factor...Seems innocent enough right? Well, Natural Moisturizing factor is another name for Hyaluronic Acid. This is basically a product found in cosmetics to help reduce wrinkles. Typically, its sourced from animals.
A vegetarian friendly version of this product goes under the trademarked name Juvederm.
Hyaluronic Acid isn't the only product in your cosmetics to be concerned about...
Your makeup could include any of the following:
Lard
Lanolin
Beeswax
tallow
Milk Products
Propolis
Elastin
Hyaluronic Acid
Curious about what these products are? Visit our website and look up the ingredients on your face cream or lipstick.
What are some other issues to be concerned about? How bout seemilly good companies owned by bad companies.
Did you know that Nestle is a 50% owner of L'Oreal? L'Ooreal brands include: Biotherm, The Body shop, Vichy Laboratories, Garnier, Cacheral,and Maybelline amongst others.
Both L'Oreal and Nestle have long histories of animal abuse and exploitation. L'oreal has an interesting stance on animal testing. L'Oreal has stated they no longer employ the use of animal testing on finished products. Did you catch that? FINISHED products.
Notice the omission of ingredients in products from that statement. Again, just be leary of companies saying product not tested on animals. Always be sure that the ingredients aren't tested on animals. You look up extenisve information on ingredients in cosmetics, cleaners, and food items on our website.
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Gelatinization - Different than Gelatin
I was exploring a health food store and I noticed some gelatinized Maca Powder. Now, on the surface, seeing the word gelatinized should send a vegan running and screaming. Thing is, I noticed on a few other products that are mostly marketed towards vegans/vegetarians.
A little bit of research shows that gelatinized is quite different from gelatin! I had a look at a few gelatinized maca powder websites to find out what it is.
Basically, starch gelatinization is the breaking down of starch in the prsence of heat and water. In terms of maca powder, it removes the starch from the maca root, leaving a more concentrated, easier to digest maca powder (according the people selling it.)
I can't comment on whether the gelatinization process is as good as its decribed. I can say though, that gelatinized maca root is definitely vegan friendly!
-The Vegan Detective
A little bit of research shows that gelatinized is quite different from gelatin! I had a look at a few gelatinized maca powder websites to find out what it is.
Basically, starch gelatinization is the breaking down of starch in the prsence of heat and water. In terms of maca powder, it removes the starch from the maca root, leaving a more concentrated, easier to digest maca powder (according the people selling it.)
I can't comment on whether the gelatinization process is as good as its decribed. I can say though, that gelatinized maca root is definitely vegan friendly!
-The Vegan Detective
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Is Alcohol Vegan?
Alcohol
If you are reading this, you probably don't know if alcohol is vegan. Well, the sad news it that not all alcohol is vegan (or vegetarian friendly for that matter). Part of the production process of beer and wine involves clarification, which is basically removing insoluble materials that may cloud the beverage. Clarification can occur naturally over time as insoluble products settle. This is a very time consuming process, so manufacturers have turned to fining agents to speed up this process.
Fining agents speed up the removal of insoluble products. While a number of products can be used, most compounds used in this process are animal based. The most popular fining agent would be isinglass, which is obtained from fish bladders.
Further information on commonly used fining agents such as isinglass can be found on our website
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
If you are reading this, you probably don't know if alcohol is vegan. Well, the sad news it that not all alcohol is vegan (or vegetarian friendly for that matter). Part of the production process of beer and wine involves clarification, which is basically removing insoluble materials that may cloud the beverage. Clarification can occur naturally over time as insoluble products settle. This is a very time consuming process, so manufacturers have turned to fining agents to speed up this process.
Fining agents speed up the removal of insoluble products. While a number of products can be used, most compounds used in this process are animal based. The most popular fining agent would be isinglass, which is obtained from fish bladders.
Further information on commonly used fining agents such as isinglass can be found on our website
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
Not All Soy Cheeses are Made Equal
Whether it be for the taste of the cheeses, or the fear of soy, chances are you’ve overheard a ‘beware of soy cheese‘ conversation. The Vegan Detective is offering another reason to be careful while eating/purchasing soy cheese: many of them are not vegan! Yes, that correct. Some companies produce “cheese” made from soy or rice milk, only to ruin it by adding casein.
For example, Yves Mac N Soy Cheese, contains Casein. As does Okanagan’s Soya Co.’s Cheddar Loaf. Before you vegans lose faith in all cheese alternatives, there are many vegan slices, toppings, and blocks available. Always double check and read the label. Remember, just because it contains soy, doesn’t make it vegan.
Unsure of an ingedients origins? Look it up on our website.
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
For example, Yves Mac N Soy Cheese, contains Casein. As does Okanagan’s Soya Co.’s Cheddar Loaf. Before you vegans lose faith in all cheese alternatives, there are many vegan slices, toppings, and blocks available. Always double check and read the label. Remember, just because it contains soy, doesn’t make it vegan.
Unsure of an ingedients origins? Look it up on our website.
-The Vegan Detective
www.vegandetective.com
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