No, you’re probably not just imagining it. While it’s far from everyone, a significant portion of people who consume Beyond Burgers experience side effects causing stomach issues, such as gas, bloating, or diarrhea. There are a few ingredients in Beyond Burgers that have well established scientific evidence showing that they can cause these very side effects. Beyond Burger Ingredients...
Flax and hemp seeds (aka hemp hearts) both make a great addition to a variety of meals like salads, oatmeal, and baked goods. And while they share many nutritional similarities, there are some big differences as well. We’ll be looking at those differences in this side-by-side comparison of hemp seeds and flax seeds per 100 grams using nutritional data from the USDA’s food database...
Chex Mix is super easy to find, particularly at convenient stores and gas stations, so it’d be nice if it was vegan friendly. Out of the several flavors of Chex Mix, it turns out that most are not vegan. But 2 of them potentially are. I looked up all the ingredients on the Chex Mix site for each flavor to save you time, and noted down any non-vegan or possibly non-vegan ingredients. The...
Weight loss is all about creating a calorie deficit in your diet. When it comes to foods like seeds, there are a few things that might affect your caloric intake: The calorie density of the seed The amount of fiber (which can make it more or less “filling”) That’s really it. In order to find the best seeds for weight loss, let’s do a very simple comparison looking at the macro profiles of...
Many common gums aren’t vegan. But what about 5 Gum (or 5Gum)? Well it partly depends on your personal definition of veganism, because there are 2 potential issues in most flavors of 5 Gum. Let’s start by looking at the ingredients of 5 Gum. Ingredients of 5 Gum There are 5 main flavors currently. They all have similar base ingredients, but have slightly different coloring additives. Here are the...
Verdict: Wonder Bread is not vegan. Summary: Classic white Wonder bread contains multiple ingredients that may or may not be vegan. Most importantly, it says “contains milk” on the ingredients label. It’s likely dairy-free (but I wouldn’t take a chance if you have an allergy). There’s a fairly high chance that either the sodium stearoyl lactylate, lecithin, or...
The best food when you’re sick is somewhat bland, but also tastes good. It’s a tough combination, and even tougher when you’re vegan. But you still have quite a few options. I’ve collected a bunch here, in no particular order. Soup! Soup is an amazing food when you’re sick. It goes down easy, and helps you stay hydrated. You can easily find vegan soups at most stores. Look for Amy’s...
Yes, almost all vanilla extracts (even artificial ones) are vegan. I’ve never come across a vanilla extract in a store that wasn’t vegan-friendly. Vanilla used to be made with castoreum (from a beaver’s anal glands), but it’s exceedingly rare nowadays because it’s difficult and expensive to gather. If you looked hard enough you could probably still find some. How Vanilla...
You’ll see natural butter flavor mostly in baked goods like muffins and cakes. Considering it’s supposed to be used when butter isn’t an option, that suggests that it might be vegan-friendly. What Is Natural Butter Flavor? While it depends on the brand, most natural butter flavor seems to contain: Alcohol, water & natural flavors For example, this butter extract on Amazon is made...
Vegan substitutes keep improving. Milk and eggs are easy to find vegan alternatives for. And it turns out that butter is fairly easy too. Think about what butter adds to a recipe, and that will lead you to the substitutions. It mainly adds 2 things: flavor and texture, both of which are mainly a result of its fat content. That’s why the best vegan butter substitutes are...