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In dietary terms it refers to the practice of dispensing with all animal produce - including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, animal milks, honey, and their derivatives.
Abhorrence of the cruel practices inherent in dairy, livestock and poultry farming is probably the single most common reason for the adoption of veganism, but many people are drawn to it for health, ecological, spiritual and other reasons.
"Land, energy and water resources for livestock agriculture range anywhere from 10 to 1000 times greater than those necessary to produce an equivalent amount of plant foods. And livestock agriculture does not merely use these resources, it depletes them. This is a matter of historical record. Most of the world's soil, erosion, groundwater depletion, and deforestation -- factors now threatening the very basis of our food system -- are the result of this particularly destructive form of food production" (Keith Akers, p. 81, "A Vegetarian Sourcebook", 1989).
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Strict vegetarian: originally meant vegan, now can mean vegan or vegetarian. Pure vegetarian: as per strict vegetarian.
'Vegetarian' and 'Fruitarian' are already associated with societies that allow the 'fruits' of cows and fowls, therefore.. we must make a new and appropriate word... I have used the title 'The Vegan News'. Should we adopt this, our diet will soon become known as the vegan diet and we should aspire to the rank of vegans.
Alternative replacements (quantity per egg substituted for)
2 oz of soft tofu can be blended with some water and substituted for an egg to add consistency. Or try the same quantity of: mashed beans, mashed potatoes, or nut butters.
1/2 mashed banana
1/4 cup applesauce or pureed fruit
One Tbsp flax seeds (found in natural food stores) with 3 Tbsp water can be blended for 2 to 3 minutes, or boiled for 10 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved to substitute for one egg.
1 tsp. soy flour plus 1 Tbsp. water to substitute for one egg.
In 1905 the Lord Mayor's Cup at the London Dairy Show was won by a 24 year old cow. Today it is impossible to find a dairy cow of that age. The cow is usually sent for slaughter at five to six years, less than one quarter of their expected lifespan. Ketosis, laminitis, rumen acidosis, bse, mastitis, milk fever, staggers, liverfluke, lungworm and pneumonia are just some of the diseases facing the short life of the dairy cow.
Without human interference, sheep would grow just enough wool to protect them from the weather, but scientific breeding techniques have ensured that these animals have become wool-producing monstrosities.
Their unnatural overload of wool (often half their body weight) brings added misery during summer months when they often die from heat exhaustion. One million sheep die in Australia alone each year from exposure to cold after shearing.
Every year, in Australia alone, about ten million lambs die before they are more than a few days old. This is due largely to unmanageable numbers of sheep and inadequate stockmen.
Of UK wool, 27% is "skin wool," pulled from the skins of slaughtered sheep and lambs.
The process of live-plucking is wide spread. The terrified birds are lifted by their necks, with their legs tied, and then have all their body feathers ripped out. The struggling geese sustain injuries and after their ordeal are thrown back to join their fellow victims until their turn comes round again. This torture, which has been described as "extremely cruel" by veterinary surgeons and even geese breeders, begins when the geese are only eight weeks old. It is then repeated at eight week intervals for two or three more sessions. The birds are then slaughtered. The main countries using this cruel process are China, Poland and Hungary, where some 60 per cent of down produced is live-plucked. The down market in the UK alone is worth around 2.6 million pounds per year. The "lucky" birds are plucked dead, i.e. they are killed first and then plucked.
I think for good reason, based on ethical intuition, that we are more impressed by the kind-hearted soul who nets the flies to let them out of the house alive versus the person hunting them down for certain chemical death with a bottle raid. Even if our great White Suburban hunter of houseflies uses a fly-swatter for ecological reasons, the more admirable course pertains to the person who uses a butterfly net to simply capture the fly for relocation outside.
This doesn't mean we have to let our houses be over-run by pests or let our gardens be destroyed either. Common sense should prevail.
The Nov/Dec 1991 issue of the Vegetarian Journal has this to say about leather: "Environmentally turning animal hides into leather is an energy intensive and polluting practice. The Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology states, "On the basis of quantity of energy consumed per unit of product produced, the leather-manufacturing industry would be categorized with the aluminum, paper, steel, cement, and petroleummanufacturing industries as a gross consumer of energy." Production of leather basically involves soaking (beamhouse), tanning, dyeing, drying, and finishing. Over 95% of all leather produced in the U.S. is chrome tanned. The effluent that must be treated is primarily related to the beamhouse and tanning operations. The most difficult to treat is effluent from the tanning process. All wastes containing chromium are considered hazardous by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Many other pollutants involved in the processing of leather are associated with environmental and health risks. In terms of disposal, one would think that leather products would be biodegradable, but the primary function for a tanning agent is to stabilize the collagen or protein fibers so that they are no longer biodegradable."
Wine is clarified, or cleared, after fermentation. Some of the ingredients used include:
- edible gelatines (made from bones)
- isinglass (made from the swim bladders of fish)
- casein and potassium caseinate (milk proteins)
- animal albumin (egg albumin and dried blood powder)
In the UK beer (bitter) is also commonly fined using isinglass. Many bottled bitters and most lagers are vegan. Guinness is not suitable for vegans. Most spirits are vegan except for Campari (contains cochineal) and some Vodkas (passed through bone charcoal).
Some refined sugars use bone charcoal as a decolourant. In the UK Tate and Lyle and Billingtons sugars are free of animal substances. British Sugar, trading as Silver Spoon (the largest UK supplier) state that their white sugar is vegan but they cannot guarantee their brown sugars as some bone charcoal may be used by their suppliers. No data is presently available concerning sugar in other countries.
In the UK the shiny Washington red apples are glazed with shellac, which is a resin produced from insects.
Many are dipped in honey. In the UK they often don't mention this on the label.
Some bakers grease the tins with animal fat. If you're using a local bakery ask them what they grease their tins with. In the UK Allied bakeries (makers of Allinson wholemeal) have stated they only use vegetable oils.
In the UK all Kellogs products are unsuitable for vegans as Vitamin D3 (of animal origin) is added. In the US some of Kellogg's cereals are apparently vegan, Kellogg's Nutri-Grain cereal (plain "Wheat" variety only) is a good vegan source of B12. Be careful though, the almond- raisin variety contains animal based glycerin.
Many manufacturers use whey as the flavour carrier. Check with your local vegan society as to what crisps are vegan.
120 - cochineal
542 - edible bone phosphate
631 - sodium 5'-inosinate
901 - beeswax
904 - shellac
920 - L-cysteine hydrochloride
Un-numbered:
calcium mesoinositol hexaphosphate, lactose, sperm oil, spermaceti
Possibly animal derived:
101,101a,153,203,213,227,270,282,302,322,325,326,327,333,341a,3 41b,341c, 404,422,430,431,432,433,434,435,436,470,471,472a,472b,472c,472d ,472e,473, 474,475,476,477,478,481,482,483,491,492,493,494,495,570,572,627, 635
Un-numbered:
calcium hepatonate, calcium phytate, diacetin-glyceryl, glyceryl diacetate, glyceryl triacetate, glycine, leucine, monoacetate, monoacetin, oxystearin, triacetin and any unspecified flavourings.
Just about everything you see on the cleaning/personal hygiene shelf of the supermarket has been force fed to animals and smeared in rabbit's eyes. Worst of all they don't tell you that this is the case, and they don't tell you what animal ingredients go into these products. Buy products labelled as "Cruelty Free" or "Not tested on animals" and "Contains no animal ingredients" when shopping. Some suitable suppliers are listed in a later section. Oh, and when buying your plates remember that "Bone China" really does contain bones.
The main protein foods in a vegan diet are the pulses (peas, beans and lentils), nuts, seeds and grains, all of which are relatively energy dense. As the average protein level in pulses is 27% of calories; in nuts and seeds 13%; and in grains 12%, it is easy to see that plant foods can supply the recommended amount of protein as long as the energy requirements are met.
Frances Moore Lappe popularised the idea of protein combining in her book "Diet for a Small Planet" in the '70s, however in her revised edition: "Diet for a Small Planet 10th Anniversary Revised Edition" she has since renounced it.
The 1988 position paper of the American Dietetic Association emphasized that, because amino acids obtained from food can combine with amino acids made in the body it is not necessary to combine protein foods at each meal. Adequate amounts of amino acids will be obtained if a varied vegan diet - containing unrefined grains, legumes, seeds, nuts and vegetables is eaten on a daily basis.
"Food combining" is another term for the Hay diet and has nothing to do with the concept of protein combining.
The data on B12 is still coming in, so it is impossible to say "It's no problem....", however, the latest information suggests that acquiring enough B12 is not as problematic as it was once thought. If you are concerned about inadequate B12, there are many foods which are fortified with B12, in addition to vitamin pills. Here is the most recent information: From the book:
Simply Vegan: Quick Vegetarian Meals, by Debra Wasserman and Nutrition Section by Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D. Published (1990/1991) by the Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203, (410) 366-VEGE. ISBN 0-931411-05-X
Summary: The requirement for vitamin B12 is very low. Non-animal sources include Nutri-Grain cereal (1.4 ounces supplies the adult RDA) and Red Star T-6635+ nutritional yeast (1-2 teaspoons supplies the adult RDA). It is especially important for pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children to have reliable sources of vitamin B12 in their diets.
Few reliable vegan food sources for vitamin B12 are known. Tempeh, miso, and seaweed often are labeled as having large amounts of vitamin B12. However, these products are not reliable sources of the vitamin because the amount of vitamin B12 present depends on the type of processing the food undergoes.
Other sources of vitamin B12 are fortified soy milk (check the label as this is rarely available in the US), vitamin B12 fortified meat analogues (food made from wheat gluten or soybeans to resemble meat, poultry or fish) [Midland Harvest products contain B12.], and vitamin B12 supplements. There are vitamin supplements which do not contain animal products.
To quote Vegetarian Times (August 1992, p. 60):
"Iron deficiency, unlike protein deficiency, sometimes is a real problem, but meat is not the answer. The American Dietetic Association said in 1988 that vegetarians don't have a higher incidence of iron deficiency than nonvegetarians.
If you are concerned about getting enough iron, avoid eating iron- rich foods along with substances that inhibit iron absorption: phyates (found in high-bran and unmilled cereals), polyphenols (such as tannins in tea) and calcium. Eat iron-rich foods along with foods containing vitamin C, which aids absorption. Good sources of iron include dried figs and prunes, dark-green leafy greens, legumes, certain whole grains such as quinoa and millet, blackstrap molasses, nuts and nutritional yeast. Acidic foods cooked in cast-iron pans are also good sources of the mineral."
Green leafy vegetables such as kale are as good or better than milk as calcium sources. Other good sources include: White/Wholemeal bread, Taco Shells, Oats, Soyabeans, Tofu, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pistachios, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Flax Seed, Carob, Carrots, Cabbage, Garlic, Parsley Spirulina, Chives, Seaweed, Cauliflower, Okra, Cassava, Figs, Papaya, Rhubarb, Molasses...
The National Research Council itself (which set the RDA values in the first place), acknowledges that people have been able to maintain calcium balance on intakes as little as 200 - 400 gm/day. They recommended the 800 mg/day because of the excessively high protein diet of most Americans (see NRC, Recommended Dietary Allowances, 9th Ed., 1980, p. 120-29)
Preformed vitamin A is not needed by the body, it can be synthesized by ingestion of carotene (often called provitamin A). Excess consumption of pre-formed Vitamin A can be dangerous. Good Carotene sources include: Green leafy vegetables, yellow fruits and vegetables.
Preformed vitamin D is not needed by the body, it can be synthesized by exposure to sunshine of dehydrocholesterol present in the skin. Vitamin D created this way lasts in the body for many months such that it is possible to "top-up" one's vitamin D levels over the summer for the coming winter. Excess consumption of pre- formed Vitamin D can be dangerous. The Vitamin D in cow's milk is artificially added. In the UK margarine is fortified with vitamin D by law and some soya milks are also fortified.
Don't be silly! Of course it is. It harms no creature (don't tell my wife I said that) and provides vital sustenance for another. Vegan mothers commonly breast feed for longer periods of time than other mothers, as they are unwilling to use dairy based infant supplements. Vegan infant formulas are available now.
Is that you again? Go away! :-)
Oral sex is vegan even though it may involve putting flesh in your mouth, as it shouldn't really involve any cruelty or exploitation, and said flesh is taken out again eventually and returned to its rightful owner. If you decide to swallow any bodily liquids, well, once again, no one else has suffered to provide them, so it's up to you... I doubt if anyone has done very much research on the health aspects of this, though.
Oh and by the way, many condoms have casein added. Two that are vegan are "Excalibur" and "Vis-a-vis" from Sagami.
According to the American Dietetic Association, vegetarian diets can meet all nitrogen needs and amino acid requirements for growth. A vegan diet, to be on the safe side, should be well planned, and probably include fortified soy milk. If you live in a cold climate and you don't intend to get your child out in the sun a lot after you finish breastfeeding then a vegan source of vitamin D should be added to their diet. Children need more of the essential fatty acids than adults so a bit more fat in their diet is a good idea. Also keep the fiber content down, their under-developed digestive systems can't handle it. Generally the energy content of their meals should be higher than for adults. You should also ensure that they get a regular supply of B12.
Miso is made from fermented soybeans, and usually is found in a paste form. It is used as a flavoring agent, and for soup stocks. Storing Miso: If it is a dark miso, like hatcho miso, or red miso, it will keep for a while unrefrigerated, especially if it is 3 year miso. However, it does not hurt to refrigerate it. If it is sweet miso like yellow, mellow white, or sweet white, it will not keep unless refrigerated. Also, if the miso has been pasteurized, it should be kept refrigerated. Warning! Some Japanese brands of Miso contain fish stock!
Nutritional value, per tablespoon:
calories 36 g. protein 2 g. carbs 5 g. fat 1 g. sodium 629 mg.
(from Pennington, "Food Values of Portions Commonly Used")
Tofu, or Soy Bean Curd, is essentially curdled soymilk minus the liquid (a parallel is the way cheese is made from dairy). Its natural flavor is quite mild, but its natural ability to absorb the flavors of other ingredients has led it to be called a culinary chameleon. It's found in several varieties, from soft (silken) to extra-firm style. Soft tofu is often used to make frostings for cakes, dips for chips and vegetables, while the firmer styles are often found in stir-fries and soups. Frozen tofu is an excellent substitute for ground beef in many recipes. Tofu is usually found in the refrigerator sections of stores, near the vegetable or dairy sections.
Tempeh is a somewhat meatlike substance made from cultured soybeans. It is used in dishes like barbeque, and has a rather strong taste compared to tofu.
Textured Vegetable Protein (or TVP) is a meat-like substance that is used to boost the nutritional content of meals, while still remaining relatively attractive-tasting. TVP usually contains "defatted" soya flour, and is very low fat. It is quite often sold in mixes for meat substitute dishes, and can often be found in bulk bins in health food stores. It is sold in a dehydrated form and requires re-hydration before using.
Seitan is a form of wheat gluten. It is a high protein, low fat, no cholesterol (of course, all vegan food is cholesterol free) food that is usually found in the refrigerated section of most organic groceries/health food stores. It is usually near the tofu and typically comes in small tubs (like margarine tubs). It is brown and sometimes comes in strips 1/4 to 1/2 inches thick. Seitan is made from whole wheat flour which is mixed with water and kneaded. This dough undergoes a simple process of rinsing and mixing, to remove the starch and some bran, until a gluten is obtained. After boiling in water, this glutinous dough is called Kofu, which can be further processed in many ways. One of which is seitan. Kofu becomes seitan by simmering in a stock of tamari soy sauce, water and kombu sea vegetable. Seitan can be used in sandwiches, or to make dishes such as sweet and sour seitan, seitan stir fry, salisbury seitan, etc. It can be made at home from scratch or with a commercially available mix. Some companies produce vegan seitan products such as Meat of Wheat by Ivy foods.
Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals. Synthetic taurine has been developed, and is used in commercial (non vegetarian) cat foods. Vegetarian cats should be fed it as a supplement. Taurine deficiency can result in blindness and even death. Cats also require pre-formed vitamin A and arachidonic acid. All known vegan cat foods contain these essential ingredients. Ask your vet about changing your pet's diet if concerned.
Not only is it possible to feed most cats and dogs a non-meat diet, it is also desirable. Buying "normal" pet food is supporting the same meat industry with its attendant cruelty, exploitation, waste, and environmental damage that veganism is so opposed to. Why should ten horses/cows/chickens/ducks or something have to suffer and die every year just to support your pet cat/dog? This is not a matter of "imposing your beliefs" on your pets (or companion animals, or whatever you call them) since you are not forcing them to eat it and you are not stopping them eating local wildlife on their wanderings round the neighbourhood. Also animals don't have morals or beliefs. They do whatever is necessary to survive, with no preference one way or the other about the impact on anything else. We however can make moral/ethical decisions - like the decision to be vegan. In the wild, surviving may mean "kill something or else starve to death," but if your animal is being fed anyway, this becomes unnecessary. It is also no more unnatural for a pet cat/dog to be eating vegan food than any other food. Firstly, the domesticated cat/dog bears little resemblance to its wild cousins so we're already in an artificial situation. Secondly, the whole act of feeding it from a tin (as opposed to letting it find food for itself) is unnatural, so you might as well make the best of it. Thirdly, the actual contents of the tins of commercial pet food bear no resemblance to what a cat/dog would eat in the wild anyway... Could you imagine your darling moggy killing horses and cows and going deep sea ocean fishing for tuna?
Products:
Wow-Bow Distributors
309 Burr Rd., East Northport, NY 11731
(516) 449-8572, 1-800-326-0230 (outside of NY only)
Dogs: 20lb. bag is $20.35 + shipping
Cats: supplement, 15oz. is $15.95
Phone: 1-800-843-4008
Call Nature's Recipe for location of a distributor near you.
Canine/Feline Anergen III, a vegetarian diet for food sensitive cats, contains special high-protein vegetables.
Wysong Corporation
Dept. CF, 1880 N. Eastman Ave., Midland, MI 48640.
Phone: (800) 748-0188
Harbingers of a New Age
717 E. Missoula Ave, Troy MT 59935-9609
Phone: (406) 295-4944
[vegecat supplement for vegan or lacto-ovo-vegetarian cats]
Nature's Recipe
341 Bonnie Circle, Corona, CA 91720
Phone: (714) (800) 843-4008 or 278-4280
[Vegan canned food and kibble for dogs]
Pet Guard,
P.O. Box 728, Orange Park, FL 32067-0728 Phone: (800) 874-3221
[vegan canned dog food]
Famous Fido's Doggie Deli Inc.
1533 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 Phone: (312) 761-6028
[Vegetarian cookies, croissants and bagels for dogs]
Natural Life Pet Products, Inc.
Frontenac, Kansas 66762. Phone: 1-800-367-2391
(For dogs) Available from veterinarians and pet food centers.
Evolution Healthy Pet Food
Evolution Diet Bldg., 287 East 6th Street,
Suite 70, St. Paul, MN 51101
Tel : 1-800-659-0104 / (651)228-0632 Fax : (651)228-0467
Nutritional yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) is a food yeast, grown on a molasses solution, and comes in powder or flake form. It has a pleasant-tasting, cheesy flavor and can be used directly on vegetables, baked potatoes, popcorn and other foods as a condiment. It is different from brewer's yeast or torula yeast. It can often be used by those sensitive to other yeasts.
Yeasts are not animals! Yeasts are part of the group fungii. They were originally considered to be plants even though they do not produce chlorophyll, now they have their own kingdom. Ms. Carlyee Hammer at Universal Products (the parent company of Red Star, 414-935-3910) indicates that only one variety of Red Star nutritional yeast (product number T-6635+) is fortified with B12 at the level of 8 ug/g.
Vegan Groups:
Australia:
The Vegan Society (NSW)
PO Box 467, Broadway, NSW 2007. Phone: (02) 436-1373
Organization For Farm Animal Liberation
PO BOX E65, East Parramatta, NSW 2150. Phone: (02) 683 5991 (AH)
Vegan Society of Australia
PO Box 85, Seaford, VIC 3198. Phone: (03) 862-1686
Canada:
Canada EarthSave Society
Suite 103 - 1093 West Broadway,
Vancouver, BC, V6H 1E2 Phone: (604) 731-5885.
Canada Earthsave describes itself as "an educational non-profit organization that promotes awareness of the environmental and health consequences of our food choices.
Germany:
ANIMAL PEACE e.V. Prachter Str. 1, 57589 Pracht Tel: (+49)2292/40014 Fax: (+49)2292/40016
ANARCHISTISCHE TIERRECHTS-AKTION (ATA)
c/o Autonomes Zentrum, Alte Bergheimer Str. 7a, 69115
Heidelberg
Phone: (prefix) (0)6221-385702
MUT - MENSCHENRECHT UND TIERRECHT e.V. (people for human and
animal rights) Grueneburgweg 154, 60323 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: (prefix) (0)69-559589
VEGANE OFFENSIVE RUHRGEBIET
c/o CILA, Braunschweiger Str. 22, 44145 Dortmund
Maqi - für Tierrechte, gegen Speziesismus (for Animal Rights, Against Speciesism)
Hagenbacher Str. 6, D-76187 Karlsruhe
Phone: (+49)(0)721/758379
http://tierrechte.de/maqi; maqi@tierrechte.de
United Kingdom:
The Vegan Society
7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
TN37 7AA
Phone: (0424) 427393
publishes "The Vegan" quarterly, free with
membership
United States:
American Vegan Society
501 Old Harding Highway, Malaga, NJ 08328 Phone: (609) 694-2887
publishes "Ahimsa" magazine.
Vegan Action
P.O. Box 4353, Berkeley, CA, 94704, Phone: (510) 843-6343
vegan@mellers1.psych.berkeley.edu
Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203 Phone:
(410) 366-8343
publishes "Vegetarian Journal"
Hotline for Vegetarians' questions: Phone: (410) 366-VEGE
Cruelty-free products information
AEsop, Inc.
P.O. Box 315 North Cambridge, MA 02140
Store at:
285 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143 Phone: (617) 628-8030
Amberwood
Route 2 Box 300, Milner Road, Leary, GA 31762 Phone: (404)
358-2991
Animal Rights Catalog
1857 West 4th Avenue, #205 Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1M4 Canada
Phone: (604) 737-7185
The Body Shop -- in local shopping centers
some of its products may contain dairy and a couple
even contain lanolin.
Heartland Products
Box 218 Dakota City, Iowa 50529
Humane Alternative Products
8 Hutchins St., Concord, NH 03301
Beauty Without Cruelty
175 W. 12th St., New York, NY, 10012
P.O. Box 19373 San Rafael, CA 94913 Phone: (415) 382-7784
Compassionate Consumer
P.O. Box 27, Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (718) 445-4134
Heart's Desire
1307 Dwight Way, Dept C, Berkeley CA 94702
Humane Street USA
467 Saratoga Ave. #300, San Jose, CA 95129
Spare the Animals
P.O. Box 233, Tiverton, RI 02878
Vegan Street Company
P.O. Box 5525, Rockville, MD
PETA: write for a free list of companies.
Newsletter: "Style with Substance", quarterly
c/o Laura Grey, P.O. Box 160322, Cupertino CA 95016-0322
$2 per issue or $8 for 1 year subscription.
YOUR BODY, Unit 53, Milmead Industrial Estate, Mill Mead Road,
London N17 9QU tel: 081-808-6948 fax: 081-801-1611 (mail-order, vegan)
MARTHA HILL Ltd., The Old Vicarage, Laxton, Corby, Northants,
NN17 3AT
tel: 0780-450259 (24 hour) fax: 0780-
450398
advice line: 0780-450284 (8am-5pm Mon-
Fri)
(mail order, uses honey in some of the
products, otherwise vegan)
Mail Order Book Outlets and Food Outlets
Foods of India
Sinha Trading Co. Inc.
120 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10026 Phone: 212-683-4419
Garden Spot Distributers
Route 1 Box 729A, New Hollare, PS 17557. Phone: 800-829-5100
(bulk foods, speciality items)
Harvest Direct
PO Box 4514, Decateur, IL 62525. Phone: 800-
8flavor
(TVP, Sauces, Herbs, Mixes)
The Mail Order Catalog
P.O. Box 180, Summertown, TN 38483. Phone: 800-
695-2241
or 615-964-2241 or email catalog@use.usit.net
(Cookbooks, TVP, Instant Gluten Flour, Nutritional Yeast)
Soyfoods Center Catalog
PO Box 234, Lafayette, CA 94549. Phone: 415-283-
2991
Walnut Acres
Penns Creek, PA 17862 Phone: 800-433-3998
(Organic foods, kitchenware, pantry items)
Rainbow Natural Foods
1487 Richmond Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2B 6R9, Canada Phone: 613-
726-9200
Paradise Farm Organics
1000 Wild Iris Lane
Moscow, Idaho 83843
1-800-758-2418
EarthSave
Phone: 1-800-362-3648
VEGAN-SHOP
Hoehenstr. 50
60385 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: (prefix) (0)69-440989
Periodicals
Good Medicine,
Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine
5100 Wisconsin Avenue NW Suite 404, Washington
DC 20016
(202) 686-2210
KATZ-GO-VEGAN
c/o The Vegan Society
7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37
7AA
Phone: (0424) 427393
Vegetarian Gourmet
PO Box 7641, Riverton, N.J. 08077-7641
Animal Rights Organizations
MUT - MENSCHENRECHT UND TIERRECHT e.V. (people for human and
animal rights)
Grueneburgweg 154
60323 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: (prefix) (0)69-559589
Humane Society of the U.S.
2100 L St., N.W., Washington DC 20037 (USA) Posters against animal
research available.
FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement)
Box 30654, Bethesda MD 20824, Phone: 800-MEATOUT
e-mail: farmusa@erols.com, web: http://envirolink.org/arrs/farm
publishes quarterly newsletter and informational handouts.
Farm Sanctuary
P.O. Box 150, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, Phone: 607-583-2225
(Responsible, along with the North American Vegetarian Society,
for getting veggie burgers in the local Burger King. They are
currently trying to set up another sanctuary in California).
Farm Sanctuary - West
P.O. Box 1065, Orland, CA 95963, Phone: 916-865-4617
American Anti-Vivisection Soc.
801 Old York Rd. #204, Jenkintown, PA. 19046-1685
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Tel.: 757-622-PETA (7382)
Fax: 757-622-0457
www.PETA.com
Email: info@peta-online.org
National Anti-Vivisection Society
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1550, Chicago, IL 60604 (USA)
Phone: (312) 427-6065
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The Fund for Animals
200 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Phone: 212-246-
2096
Friends of Animals
P.O. Box 1244, Norwalk, CT 06856, Phone: 203-866-5223
In Defense of Animals (IDA)
816 West Francisco Blvd. San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: 415-453-
9984
(Currently overseeing the "Free Corky" campaign in response
to the movie "Free Willy".)
Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PSYeta)
P.O. Box 1297
Washington Grove, MD 20880 Phone: 301-963-4751
(Publishes "Society and Animals" and "Human Innovations and
Alternatives")
By all means no, if you have any additions you think should be made to the FAQ or any questions about the FAQ email traub@mistral.co.uk (Michael Traub).