I knit intermittently, and I discovered a wool sweater I had started before I went vegan, along with yarn for the project. I was wondering what you would do with it. It seems wasteful just to chuck it out. Should I finish it and give it to a friend? Or a thrift store? Maybe hand it off to a non-vegan knitter?

For those of you living in places with poor vegan support that irritates you, whether that's in terms of food, clothing or owt else, why don't you move somewhere better equipped to help you?

I find it really odd to read posts about people living in godforsaken holes with no access to vegan friendly places yet with no intention of solving the issue.

At least once a week I order from a deli that is a normal deli but also serves food from a plantega menu which is a vegan deli in nyc. Today I bit into a bite of yellow rice, vegan white sauce and daring chicken. Amongst the vegan chicken I noticed a dry gritty texture in my mouth. It was a piece of dead chicken. When I called the restaurant to complain I was told to calm down and I got hung up on. I promptly got into my car and brought the platter back and showed them the difference and was still told to relax. Some words were said and I left. They tried to call back when I mentioned calling the better business bureau, Since it’s clear they don’t clean the grill between meals. Im so tired. From now on I’ll order from strictly vegan restaurants or cook my own food.

I don’t like being in cars. I especially hate highways. I once had to get into therapy because I saw a squirrel get run over. That was 40 yrs ago. Today, while going to visit my mom, a bird flew into our windshield. We couldn’t avoid the poor thing. It happened so fast. I’m just gutted. Devastated. I feel horrible. A bird family is without a mom tonight.
Has this happened to anyone else? 💔

I had edibles for the first time like 10 days back maybe. I was feeling horrible at the time. It didn't help much. And I didn't feel anything. Just slept. I am not sure if they were vegan. There were no vegan certified in the shop. I just checked the ingredients. I was doubtful of the sourcing of a few like medium chain triglycerides and glycerin. And I felt insanely guilty afterwards as well, in case those ingredients were not vegan. I just want something that's vegan and not too expensive and maybe just not too bad for me. I just feel horrible and will get help sooner than later. I just need something rn for a bit to carry on. Sorry if this isn't the community to ask but it's a question related to the ingredients being vegan, so I am asking here. And I am not promoting anyone to consume edibles or anything ( just a disclaimer). Thanks

I have a bit of difficulty planning my diet, and I'm afraid of not getting all the nutrients I need... That's why I asked ChatGPT to create the following list. I think this can be helpful for all vegans and those starting to transition. Of course, it's not to be taken scientifically - ChatGPT can make mistakes (though in the new version, I haven't found any errors so far, it's very accurate!). It's just meant to serve as inspiration for new ideas.

In the past few days, I’ve been studying about supplementation. Here are my findings:

• Supplementing with B12 is not an option, it’s a MUST. I've seen an article which says that capsules with at least 10 mcg is enough for maintenance of B12 levels in vegans. Others suggest that 400 to 1000 mcg daily would also be fine. Multivitamins usually contain 2.5 mcg (as if that’s 100% of the recommended intake), but that’s not enough because the body only absorbs a fraction of it. For the same reason, don’t rely solely on fortified foods. Not supplementing with B12 carries serious risks, such as cognitive decline.
• Supplementing with omega-3 is desirable. Some say that walnuts, 2 tablespoons of chia or flax seeds (ground fresh to prevent oxidation, and soaked minutes before eating so they don’t get stuck in your throat, lol) would be enough. Others say it might not be sufficient, since the body only converts a very small portion of ALA omega-3 (present in these foods) into EPA and DHA (which we need). Maybe it's a good idea to supplement with 250 to 500 mg daily.
• Multivitamins are controversial. Large studies suggest there’s no benefit. Others say there are risks of excessive vitamins... But others indicate they may help, especially to prevent cognitive decline and for those at risk of deficiencies. Some recommend a more balanced approach: if you want to supplement, choose one that focuses on the nutrients most critical for vegans: B12, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin D. Obviously, it’s important to choose a supplement that’s explicitly vegan.
• Two Brazil nuts a day are highly recommended to get selenium (which is also present in smaller amounts in sunflower seeds, mushrooms, etc.).

1. Proteins

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 56 grams.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Lentils: 1 cup cooked (~18 grams of protein).
  • Chickpeas: 1 cup cooked (~15 grams of protein).
  • Tofu: 1/2 cup (~10 grams of protein).
  • Quinoa: 1 cup cooked (~8 grams of protein).
  • Black Beans: 1 cup cooked (~15 grams of protein).
  • Tempeh: 1/2 cup (~15 grams of protein).

2. Iron

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 8 mg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Spinach: 1 cup cooked (~6 mg of iron).
  • Lentils: 1 cup cooked (~6.6 mg of iron).
  • Pumpkin Seeds: 2 tablespoons (~2.5 mg of iron).
  • Quinoa: 1 cup cooked (~2.8 mg of iron).
  • Black Beans: 1 cup cooked (~3.6 mg of iron).

3. Calcium

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 1,000 mg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Fortified Almond Milk: 1 cup (~450 mg of calcium).
  • Sesame Seeds (Tahini): 2 tablespoons (~180 mg of calcium).
  • Tofu (calcium-set): 1/2 cup (~250 mg of calcium).
  • Kale: 1 cup cooked (~266 mg of calcium).
  • Chia Seeds: 2 tablespoons (~180 mg of calcium).

4. Vitamin B12

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 2.4 mcg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Fortified Nutritional Yeast: 2 tablespoons (~8 mcg of vitamin B12).
  • Fortified Plant-Based Milk: 1 cup (~1.2 mcg of vitamin B12, check label).
  • Fortified Orange Juice: 1 cup (~1.5 mcg of vitamin B12).

5. Vitamin D

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 600 IU.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Fortified Soy Milk: 1 cup (~100 IU of vitamin D).
  • Fortified Orange Juice: 1 cup (~100 IU of vitamin D).
  • UV-exposed Mushrooms: 1 cup cooked (~800 IU of vitamin D).

6. Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid - ALA)

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 1.6 grams.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Flaxseeds: 2 tablespoons (~4 grams of ALA).
  • Chia Seeds: 2 tablespoons (~5 grams of ALA).
  • Walnuts: 1/4 cup (~2.5 grams of ALA).

7. Fiber

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 38 grams.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Lentils: 1 cup cooked (~15.6 grams of fiber).
  • Black Beans: 1 cup cooked (~15 grams of fiber).
  • Chia Seeds: 2 tablespoons (~10 grams of fiber).
  • Oats: 1 cup cooked (~4 grams of fiber).
  • Avocado: 1 avocado (~10 grams of fiber).

8. Magnesium

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 400-420 mg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Pumpkin Seeds: 2 tablespoons (~150 mg of magnesium).
  • Almonds: 1/4 cup (~80 mg of magnesium).
  • Spinach: 1 cup cooked (~156 mg of magnesium).
  • Avocado: 1 avocado (~58 mg of magnesium).

9. Zinc

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 11 mg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Pumpkin Seeds: 2 tablespoons (~2.9 mg of zinc).
  • Sesame Seeds: 14 tablespoons (~11 mg of zinc).
  • Chickpeas: 1 cup cooked (~2.5 mg of zinc).
  • Black Beans: 1 cup cooked (~2 mg of zinc).

10. Vitamin C

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 90 mg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Red Bell Peppers: 1 cup raw (~190 mg of vitamin C).
  • Kiwi: 1 unit (~71 mg of vitamin C).
  • Broccoli: 1 cup cooked (~101 mg of vitamin C).
  • Orange: 1 unit (~70 mg of vitamin C).

11. Vitamin A

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 900 mcg RAE (Retinol Activity Equivalents).
• Vegan Sources:
  • Sweet Potatoes: 1 cup cooked (~1,096 mcg of vitamin A).
  • Carrots: 1 cup cooked (~1,066 mcg of vitamin A).
  • Kale: 1 cup cooked (~885 mcg of vitamin A).
  • Butternut Squash: 1 cup cooked (~1,144 mcg of vitamin A).

12. Vitamin E

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 15 mg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Almonds: 1/4 cup (~7.4 mg of vitamin E).
  • Sunflower Seeds: 1/4 cup (~7.4 mg of vitamin E).
  • Avocado: 1 avocado (~2.7 mg of vitamin E).

13. Vitamin K

• Daily Recommendation: Approximately 120 mcg.
• Vegan Sources:
  • Kale: 1 cup cooked (~1,062 mcg of vitamin K).
  • Spinach: 1 cup cooked (~888 mcg of vitamin K).
  • Broccoli: 1 cup cooked (~116 mcg of vitamin K).

Hi, I’m working on an app that opens to your phone camera view and users can snap pictures of their fridge/groceries to generate vegan recipes instantly along with the nutritional table. It has user input options like meal type(bf,lunch,dinner, snack) and dietary restrictions etc., What do people think of this idea? Would you pay for something like that on a monthly subscription of $5? Feedbacks and thoughts welcome :)

(Typed this up and posted a day after Vegandale, but got stuck in mod limbo bc karma so here's my second attempt)

I bought tickets in early August after seeing an insta ad. I did some research beforehand and saw some mixed reviews, but tickets were buy one get one for 30 so I was like "how bad can it be". Pitched it to my bf (omni, but very supportive and open to trying new foods, really big into vegan chicken strips for some reason but)

I continued to look into it as the date got closer. I heard about Chicago and that was a little concerning. I took notes of other peoples complaints and prepared myself for disappointment.

Getting in: Bf and I took the train into Citi Field. As we got there, (around 12:40 ~ish) a LOT of people were leaving. Some people stopped others going in and warned them it wasn't worth it. I stopped two folks who were leaving and asked if it was really that bad, apparently they'd waited an hour and still didn't get in.

Me and the bf decided to brave it anyway, with the full understanding that if the waiting got too ridiculous we'd dip. The "line" wasn't really a line, more of a crowd funneling into the parking lot.

We were in the left-most part of the crowd, up by the fences. One person went to the fence to ask staff/vendors inside for water or some other beverage. Someone from BoredCow was on the other side and gave them milk, so shout out to that person.

I know for a fact one person passed out in line. People called for a medic (who did come) but it took longer than it should've. I heard a second person passed out, but I can't verify that.

We managed to get into a fast-moving section of the crowd and waited maybe 15-20 minutes before we actually got in. From what I could see, there were maybe 4 metal detectors and a handful of staff checking bags, scanning people in, etc. They definitely seemed overwhelmed and understaffed. I saw a lot of empty bottles/beverage cups on the tables, but didn't have any issue bringing in our water bottles (one reusable one plastic). I heard others had to dump out their water, so idk If they gave up on that or what.

The Venue: This was in the parking lot. The map wasn't available until day of, so I'd been expecting it in the stadium. Fortunately there was a grassy, shady area near the CitiField entrance and a lot of people took advantage of it.

There was no shade on the blacktop outside of what I believe to be a VIP area near the stage. There was a (slightly annoying) DJ, but there weren't many people by the stage. I can't comment on the performances because we didn't stay for them, nor were we there for them in the first place. The art they hype up was mid. A couple insta photo ops but that's about it.

There were a handful of tables to eat, but few chairs, and they were all out in the sun. It's September, but it's still HOT. Especially on blacktop.

There were not enough trashcans, and the ones that were there were in weird spots and overflowing. No recycling bins, which is insane for a vegan event, since most of us are tree huggers?

No water stations, no free water. Water was 4 dollars a bottle, and you had to go to the "bar" booth to get a physical ticket and THEN go in a different line to get the beverage. Again, no recycling bins.

Supposedly there were a few portapotties, but I didn't see them. I also wasn't looking for them either, so take that as you will.

Other attendees were mostly great! Lots of people dancing, chatting, generally happy. A great vibe, and I saw a lot of really cute outfits. A few people brought pets and little little kids. I'm talkin strollers. Don't do that? I've never seen a pomeranian look so miserable.

Also, people smoking weed. Keep that in mind if you have littles/respiratory considerations/don't want to take a cloud of weed smoke to the face like me and bf did.

The Vendors: Easily the best part. There were lots of vendors offering a variety of options, plus some bigger companies with free samples. The free sample lines were LONG so I skipped those. I also looked at the vendors ahead of time so I knew what to expect and what I wanted to try. Food was expensive, but I was prepared for that. Me and the bf shared pretty much everything, so we were able to try a lot.

Mao Bao: 4 buns for 12. They had smoked tofu, bamboo, mushroom, and teriyaki flavors. They were ok, not much seasoning. The line was short though. I'd try them again at their physical location.

UNLIMEAT: BBQ Pork Slider, Korean Fried Chicken. 8 and 12 respectively. Pork slider was ok. Definitely not worth 8 dollars for one little slider though. The chicken was AMAZING. Crunchy on the outside, sweet and spicy sauce, and a decent portion. The "meat" is mushroom-based, and was similar to tofu in texture. The person working the register technically wasn't supposed to but sold us a water bottle for a dollar.

Southern Fried Vegan: Soul Bowl for 25. Came with mac and cheese, cajun corn, and a piece of fried chicken on top. SOOO good, exactly the type of "sampler platter" I wanted to try. The breading was sooo good, and the corn was really nicely seasoned. Mac was on the al dente side the way I like it. The line was a bit on the long side, but well worth it imo.

Sweet Crunch Tanghulu: 7 dollars for 3 pieces of clementine. My first time having tanghulu. The fruit tasted a bit off the way clementines sometimes do. If I were to do it again, I'd get a different fruit. My only disappointment of the day.

There was another vendor I wanted to try, but unfortunately the line was too long and we had a train to catch in 30 minutes (and the next train wouldn't be for another 86), so I had to give up :( We stayed a few hours, but there are few non-food vendors and once you're done eating there's not much left to do otherwise.

TLDR:

The good: The food was great! Vendors were nice, and other attendees were fun.

The bad: The management. No shade, no water, no recycling. Trash overflowing, and insane lines. Extremely understaffed

Conclusion: Would I go to Vegandale again? No, probably not. But I didn't regret going or feel like I completely wasted my money either. I enjoyed it for what it was.

If you're able to, look for smaller, local festivals. If your heart is set on going to Vegandale, wear sunscreen, bring sunglasses, wear comfy shoes. Bring a fan, blanket/towel to sit on, a hat/parasol for shade, and as much water as you can carry. Come later in the day, and skip the free samples. Look up the vendors beforehand, pick a handful you'd like to try, and make a beeline for them.

A lot of people say "climate change would not make us stop eating animal meat." Really? Substantial (but insufficient) efforts are already present, despite climate change not even having any major impact on us. Here are a few examples:

1. The rise of plant based milk and meat.

2. In the Netherlands, 3 cities, including the capital, Amsterdam. They cited the planet as a reason, and we are not even experiencing sinking cities and a mass refugee crisis yet. The bans are recent to (Amsterdam did it in 2022), which was the first city to do so. People underestimate how huge this is: the writing is on the wall, meat ads will get banned in a lot of places.

3. A lot of people talk about "regenerative meat". However, the fact we are not doing it already shows costs are high. This could make lab grown meat a lot more competitive, and let's not forget about plant based meat. Another clue that the meat industry is really scared is that they bothered lobbying people like Desantis to get it banned, which wouldn't have been done if it was not a threat to the industry.

Hi All,

I recently became vegan. There are so many things that I am learning to question whether it’s vegan.

When you go out to restaurants, do you ask every time if each dish is vegan (assuming it’s the first time you are having that dish at that restaurant)? I am thinking for example even fries (can be cooked in meat oil), vegetables (if they add butter), burger buns, and breads (if they add egg/butter/milk).

I am finding this making eating out extremely hard. Thanks for any advice!! 💚

I feel so bad. It's not the first time I've been ordering this pizza. I didn't realize it wasn't vegan. On their website it said vegan and I thought it has vegan tuna, but the only vegan thing on it was the cheese. So in my opinion it wasn't even vegetarian but pescaterian. I feel bad because it also had the green leaf like it's vegan. I've been ordering this pizza from time to time and I knew it had vegan cheese, so I completely excluded the fact that it was possible to have real meat in it. They also have the same sort of pizza but with real cheese. It makes no sense as to why someone would have this on their menu. It's not the first time a restaurant has a confusing menu but this one is the worst experience ever when it comes to the vegan menu. Not to mention. I feel so ashamed. This is the worst. I always check the ingredients but on this particular pizza I haven't because it had the green leaf, it also said is suitable for fasting and it was also the only product on their menu with the green leaf. I'm even blaming them. It's just that this experience has been so disgusting and I ask myself why can't restaurants have at least one real vegan product. The area where I live now is not vegan friendly at all. And unfortunately I haven't read the whole ingredient list for this pizza.

I know this is an EXTREMELY random question but I swear I never get bitten by mosquitoes anymore, and I always joked that they “sense my vegan blood and are like ‘NAH!’” But like… does anyone else experience this?? Because whenever I’m outside with friends or family they complain about getting bit, but I don’t have that issue 😂

Please add scientific sources to back up your claim. Which of these (or any combination), in your opinion, is more likely:

Option 1: We never move away from our current meat consumption.

Option 2: Cellular meat replaces animal agriculture.

Option 3: Climate change forces us to transition away from meat.

Option 4: Without any external force, changing values make people view it as unethical to eat sentient animals.

Option 5: Plant based alternatives simply become better from a taste, price and nutrition perspective.

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Looking for new shoes in general; I've grown very fond of vegan barefoot shoes, but they are usually not cute at all. Can anyone reccomend some vegan brands that won't have a really squishy sole or narrow toe box? I'm hoping I can find something a bit nicer looking, especially for when I work my office job. They don't have to be barefoot specifically, but I do need room to spread my toes and a semi flexible sole to my foot can stretch and move normally. Right now, Feelgrounds have been my favorite shoe comfort wise. I have several pairs by them, but again, they just aren't the cutest imo.

Hey yall! I have an opportunity to rent a billboard in a busy part of town for 3 months. This means I have about 5 seconds to convince people to consider going vegan.

I think getting people to watch Earthlings or Doninion or maybe Pignorant would be best.

I am thinking about saying “Free Movie - Earthlings” or something like that. So when People have a minute, they can do a search.

Any suggestions? What might be effective?

Thanks all!

FYI: I am not saying veganism is a religion/cult, my question is not about that at all!

Hello! I suspect most of ethical vegans are atheists for obvious reasons but I know there are a few religous people among us. My questions are. How does veganism connect with your religious views/practices? Is veganism or its implication or parts of it included in you religious philosophy? How do you talk about veganism with other members of your religion if you do?

In my case, I am pretty happy that my religion implies veganism and care and protection of the innocents. I would be vegan either way even if I were of a different religion or an atheist but it's still quite good to have that.

Last but not least, I do not want to start any battle or religious debate with forceful preaching. Please, respect the beliefs of others and do not offend them just because they have different views.

I went vegan when I was around 11 years old for the animals and the environment. I am the only vegan in my family.

I have struggled with my mental health for years, and I have problems focusing. I am chronically suicidal and have lots of anxiety. I don't believe this is caused by veganism though, because I had these problems before beginning veganism.

I just wish I was less restricted. I feel like a burden often, and being vegan amplifies that feeling. At parties I have nothing to eat, there are restaurants I will never be able to go to or theme parks foods I will never be able to try. It makes me sad.

Perhaps though, it's just me trying to change something that I can control easily for a quick boost of dopamine. It's likely I will be just as suicidal, depressed and anxious eating animal products as being vegan.

But, I have low appetite and low motivation. Because I have low motivation, I don't get up to do much, including cooking or making a school lunch. So, I don't eat much. It would be easier to eat if I didn't have to pick and choose, and I could have school lunch or a food gift a peer provides. I often feel isolated.

TL;DR: Can I have some advice? I'm stuck between wishing I could eat the foods everyone else eats, and finding myself disgusted with eating anything that comes from an animal, especially if it meant that animals suffering.

Edit: Thank you for all of the comments and advice. I will continue being vegan and stick to what I believe. I just need to figure things out.

I've relocated to a small town where there are very few options for vegans.

If there are items on the shelf at the local stores, they're often expired or really pricey (e.g., $6+ for a carton of soy milk, $5 for a block of firm tofu, $9 for a tub of earth balance, $10 for a small bag of nutritional yeast).

One of the cheaper stores in town happens to be a Trader Joe's. I've checked the TJ's sub, but also wanted to check here.

Does anyone here do most of their weekly shopping at Trader Joe's?

What are your favorite items and/or meals to make from their products?

Update: Thank you everyone for these responses! I appreciate it so much.

Just in case there are still some people out there who don't know, MSF black bean burgers contain egg whites. They didn't always. The company started adding them to the recipe some years back. Of course, there was no notice at all, and I wonder how many of the things I ate before I found out.
It pays to ALWAYS read labels, even on things you've bought for years.

I've been vegan for almost a decade, which means I am aging, which apparently means I need to be eating more protein as my body won't metabolize it as efficiently. On average, I'm getting less than 50g/day, but I'd love to make sure I'm consistently getting 50-60g (I have days where I get 30-35). So, what's everyone's favorite way to beaf up protein intake?

Edit to add: Thanks everyone for your great suggestions! I'm about to start making noochy popcorn a nightly treat.

I know you are all going to hate me for this but I need help. Two years I decided to go vegan to help reduce inflammation from an autoimmune disease I was diagnosed with. My doctor said there is some evidence to suggest it would help and I was in a lot of pain.

Along the way, I’ve discovered that I really support the ecological benefits of being vegan (I took an ecology course in university last semester). Additionally, I’ve always adored animals and it makes me happy to know that I’m not contributing to their mass suffering. My boyfriend has joined me in this journey and has become very passionate about it as well.

So here’s where I’m struggling. A few months ago my doctor called for some blood tests after I described a few symptoms I was experiencing. Turns out I’m extremely iron anemic, as well as lacking protein and folic acid. Don’t make assumptions at this point though because I was doing a good job making sure my diet was providing everything I need. I went to see a gastroenterologist and after some procedures and other tests, it turns out I have a second autoimmune disease in my digestive system. They are not yet sure of an official diagnosis but the consensus is that my body is having a hard time absorbing adequate nutrients. As a result, I’ve been taking supplements for what I’m missing and I’ve also undergone several iron transfusions.

Meanwhile, I’ve been craving a thick, fat, juicy steak. I know sometimes when your body lack certain things, you crave what you’re missing. I’m fairly certain that this is what I’m experiencing. I see advertisements pop up everywhere for meat and I keep getting videos of steak preparations in my feed, even though I’m not actively searching for this content.

I know if I ever ate meat, I’d feel so terrible for all the aforementioned reasons that have caused me to be passionate about veganism. As well as, I’m not sure I could actually eat it because now I’d be imagining a living animal.. ugh I can’t even think about that. Despite it all, I crave steak so badly.

Please be kind. I’m looking for encouragement, advice, or whatever else you can give. Don’t be judgmental, trust me I’m already experiencing enough guilt by myself.

Edit to add: I’ve tried preparing tofu, seitan, vegan steak, etc. but it doesn’t really curb the craving.

Hey All! I'm a 22f and my diet is no good. Ive been vegan for maybe 5 years now and found out last year I had quite low iron (currently on supplements) but I still don't feel I am as healthy as I can be. I want to find out if anyone else has had similar issues and/or would greatly appreciate any advice!

My main concerns are that im not getting enough nutrients I need, I consistently feel bloated and regularly have stomach aches, I have really bad breath, my hair is so thin and breaks super easily, I still get pimples, my skin is super temperamental and can go really dry but also oily really quick and I dunno if its diet related but I am a super duper anxious girly

I know that I struggle with binge eating so it may contribute to my symptoms but I am curious to know what you guys do in terms of your diet to make sure that your still getting enough of what you need? I'm a little stuck on where to start and would love to hear what you think! Thank you!!!

Took my BF to his first metal festival this year. We’re going again next year, but we’re also looking for other vegan friendly metal festivals in Europe and other places since BF liked it so much and I finally have someone to go with.

BRUTAL ASSAULT in Czech Republic this year, I was shocked!

There was a whole vegan street of food trucks! I mean, Sea Shepherd even had its own stage, but I was impressed! You could also got some Sea Shepherd merch to support them, I got a nice plastic cup with a whale on it (I know, so ironic).

It was possible to have a normal meal without smelling or looking at dead animals (carnist street was a bit further away). Also, each vegan friendly stand had a big ‘vegan police’ sign so you don’t have to waste your time to ask if they have anything for you. Langosh with vegan cheese and other local dishes, pizza, curry, sushi, cups of cold fresh fruit, cakes, you could eat different things everyday. The city was really close, I even found Vegan Almond Magnum ice cream, no plant milk in that shop tho. A bit further away there is a supermarket with plant milk, tofu, some accidentally vegan snacks and very cheap freeze-dried fruit (pineapple!!! mango was meh).

Price range: Tickets for the event: 160€-188€ Food inside festival: Langosh - 7.10€ Coffee 2.40€ with plant milk 4€ Beer ~ 4€ Whole 30cm pizza with v.cheese and v.sausage, onion etc 14€

I didn’t find any vegan options in local restaurants apart from beer, it’s a small city.

MYSTIC FESTIVAL in Poland 2y ago

Multiple stands with vegan options - you won’t be hungry, but you’ll have to walk around a big hall. One food truck was so funny, they listed fries as their vegan option, hilarious!

Price range:

Tickets for the event: 175€-315€ Vegan pizza slice - 3.50€ (28€ whole) There was also really good vegan kebab but I don’t remember how much exactly, but cheaper than this pizza lol

The food and drinks inside the festival are expensive, taking into account the festival is inside a big city (GDAŃSK) which is vegan friendly, you can go outside the festival, eat something in a clean, fancy restaurant and come back in 1-2h. You could even order from Uber eats to get it delivered right next to the entrance and eat it there (you can’t bring your food inside), pay and tip for the delivery and you’ll get anything you want to eat in the same price as food inside festival.

Close to the festival there are multiple Frog Shops where you can get a vegan hot dog (you’ll probably gonna need to wait for it tho), Alpro plant drinks and yogurts, lots of accidentally vegan snacks. Their veggie burger is terrible, coffee is cheap but can’t switch to plant milk for latte/cappuccino.

So I've been vegan for several years now, not only in my diet but also in my lifestyle, cosmetics, clothing etc. and it feels great!

But I still sometimes come across things I thought were vegan, but aren't. I know about all the E numbers, but recently I found out that using the Eiffel Tower's elevator is basically non-vegan because it uses grease made from pig fat (literally!).

So I'm curious about some other things that you used to think were vegan, but aren't. I'm sure there are a ton of things out there I haven't heard about yet.

Thanks ahead!

I haven't been to that many countries, but I found the Netherlands, or more specifically Amsterdam and Sweden, Stockholm to be extremely vegan friendly; lots of cafes and shops with vegan food options. As a German resident I find Germany to be quite good too, especially the bigger cities like Berlin, Frankfurt etc.

Least vegan friendly countries I have been to was China. For a country so big, with so many buddhist, I expected more vegan (buddhist vegetarian) friendly options in restaurants. That being said, if you go to buddhist or temple restaurants everything there will be vegan and the food is unique and amazing.

I am moving out of my parents home soon (woo) and unfortunately I am a pretty useless adult who has not learnt to cook on account of my wonderful family who veganises their vegetarian food for me! So would love some recommendations for cookbooks with meal plans and shopping lists to help me with solo cooking! Preferably ones with high protein focus as I have adhd and require more than normal but not too fussed