Hi!
Found this amazing guide to companies that have not passed the test on animal testing:
http://vidacompassion.org/main/list/company.html
Take a look, its really helpful.
Try to shop with a conscience :)
Seeya soon!
Alicia xo
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Hidden Animal Ingredients List in Everyday Foods and Beauty Products!
Hi!
I thought I'd make this list as I've learnt about much of this over the years and wish I knew it from the start of being a vegetarian. This is NOT a vegan list, however if products on the list are vegan (that I know of) I will mark it! I've also recommended brands that do not contain the animal product and taste nice! This is for Australia though :)
Feel free to contact me if you know more to add or edit ones i've added already! Thankyou!
Hidden Animal Ingredients List-
Rennet - Found in many cheeses, including most Colby cheeses
Rennet is an enzyme (substance) found inside a calves stomach. The calf is not killed for the rennet, but this is a by-product of the veal industry. The ingredients will state either rennet or enzyme.
Many cheeses state Rennet (non-animal enzyme) which states its a man made vegetarian rennet.
Try - Devondale Tasty, Mainland Vegetarian Eden, Devondale Organic Tasty, For a while there Woolworths and Coles homebrand Tasty's were Vegetarian too, But I'd check that.
Carmine - Found in lipsticks as a colour pigment
Carmine is a substance produced from insects. To obtain carmine the insects are dried then boiled to extract the carmine.
Try - All Natio lipsticks (except for colour 'Pretty') Face of Australia, Kiss My Face
Gelatin - Found in many food products (iceblocks, jelly lollies, jelly, marshmellows, yogurt etc) Always Check!
Gelatin is a thickener made from a combination of by products of the meat, fish and leather industry. Includes things such as skins, bones and hides. This is used in MANY foods so always be sure to check the ingredient listing.
Watch out for: Golden Gaytimes, Most Marshmellows, Most Yogurts including Yoplait and Ski, Natural Confectionary Company, Paddlepops (many Street products such as Paddlepops, Gaytimes, Splice and Bubble-O-Bill Iceblocks)
Try - Magnums, Premium Splices, Callipo, Gippsland Yogurt, Organic yogurt, Billabong iceblocks
I'll keep adding more as I find them!!
Bye! Alicia xo
I thought I'd make this list as I've learnt about much of this over the years and wish I knew it from the start of being a vegetarian. This is NOT a vegan list, however if products on the list are vegan (that I know of) I will mark it! I've also recommended brands that do not contain the animal product and taste nice! This is for Australia though :)
Feel free to contact me if you know more to add or edit ones i've added already! Thankyou!
Hidden Animal Ingredients List-
Rennet - Found in many cheeses, including most Colby cheeses
Rennet is an enzyme (substance) found inside a calves stomach. The calf is not killed for the rennet, but this is a by-product of the veal industry. The ingredients will state either rennet or enzyme.
Many cheeses state Rennet (non-animal enzyme) which states its a man made vegetarian rennet.
Try - Devondale Tasty, Mainland Vegetarian Eden, Devondale Organic Tasty, For a while there Woolworths and Coles homebrand Tasty's were Vegetarian too, But I'd check that.
Carmine - Found in lipsticks as a colour pigment
Carmine is a substance produced from insects. To obtain carmine the insects are dried then boiled to extract the carmine.
Try - All Natio lipsticks (except for colour 'Pretty') Face of Australia, Kiss My Face
Gelatin - Found in many food products (iceblocks, jelly lollies, jelly, marshmellows, yogurt etc) Always Check!
Gelatin is a thickener made from a combination of by products of the meat, fish and leather industry. Includes things such as skins, bones and hides. This is used in MANY foods so always be sure to check the ingredient listing.
Watch out for: Golden Gaytimes, Most Marshmellows, Most Yogurts including Yoplait and Ski, Natural Confectionary Company, Paddlepops (many Street products such as Paddlepops, Gaytimes, Splice and Bubble-O-Bill Iceblocks)
Try - Magnums, Premium Splices, Callipo, Gippsland Yogurt, Organic yogurt, Billabong iceblocks
I'll keep adding more as I find them!!
Bye! Alicia xo
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Delicious Veggie Pasta Mix
Delicious Veggie Pasta Mix
I made up this delicious pasta mix one night after Zumba. I was pretty exhausted but I wanted something warm (coz it was so cold) and healthy. As I'm a vego, there is no meat in these recipes but I am not vegan so there is cheese etc. The great thing about this recipe is you can use up leftover veggies and its kind of a slow cooker besides the cutting up....it looks after itself!
You do not need to use all the ingredients as this is a mix recipe, so make it to suit your needs :) Its like minestrone!
Makes: enough for 3-4 people I'd say
Ingredients:
1 x bag of mini shells pasta
2 x zucchinis, cut into small 50c pieces
3 x Carrots, peeled and cut into small 20c pieces
1 x big garlic clove, crushed
1 x pinch of chill pasta if you wish
1 x red capsicum, cut into 10c pieces
1 large handful of basil for seasoning
1 x large red onion, diced
1/2 cup of diced swiss brown mushrooms
2 x tomatoes, diced
At least 1 cup of Vege stock (home made or bought) I say at least 1 cup but you can change it so suit your desired taste...some people prefer little taste, some love the taste
2 x canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
pepper and salt
1 x cup of shredded colby, tasty or parmesan cheese (whichever is your favourite)
(if you have a meat eater in your family you could also add organic chicken or bacon to their bowl at the end if you wish)
Method:
1. Brown up the onions separately in some olive oil till slightly brown (2 mins) and remove from heat.
2. Put water on boil for pasta ( i don't add salt to my pasta as I find it does not stick and salt can make it taste gross plus its healthier! )
3. In a large ( I mean large) saucepan, place the vege stock, crushed canned tomatoes, zucchinis, tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, carrots, chilli paste if adding, mushrooms and the cooked onions. Let this cook away for 20 mins or so until the vegies are soft enough to put a fork through
4. Whilst the veggie mix is cooking, cook the shell pasta until soft and drain. Add this to the vegie mix and let it simmer for 5 mins. Add a little salt and pepper to taste
5. Finally, add chese whilst it is simmering and then turn it off. Serve into bowls with basil on top. Be careful, its always SO hot, but smells delicious!
Enjoy it!
xo Alicia!
I made up this delicious pasta mix one night after Zumba. I was pretty exhausted but I wanted something warm (coz it was so cold) and healthy. As I'm a vego, there is no meat in these recipes but I am not vegan so there is cheese etc. The great thing about this recipe is you can use up leftover veggies and its kind of a slow cooker besides the cutting up....it looks after itself!
You do not need to use all the ingredients as this is a mix recipe, so make it to suit your needs :) Its like minestrone!
Makes: enough for 3-4 people I'd say
Ingredients:
1 x bag of mini shells pasta
2 x zucchinis, cut into small 50c pieces
3 x Carrots, peeled and cut into small 20c pieces
1 x big garlic clove, crushed
1 x pinch of chill pasta if you wish
1 x red capsicum, cut into 10c pieces
1 large handful of basil for seasoning
1 x large red onion, diced
1/2 cup of diced swiss brown mushrooms
2 x tomatoes, diced
At least 1 cup of Vege stock (home made or bought) I say at least 1 cup but you can change it so suit your desired taste...some people prefer little taste, some love the taste
2 x canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
pepper and salt
1 x cup of shredded colby, tasty or parmesan cheese (whichever is your favourite)
(if you have a meat eater in your family you could also add organic chicken or bacon to their bowl at the end if you wish)
Method:
1. Brown up the onions separately in some olive oil till slightly brown (2 mins) and remove from heat.
2. Put water on boil for pasta ( i don't add salt to my pasta as I find it does not stick and salt can make it taste gross plus its healthier! )
3. In a large ( I mean large) saucepan, place the vege stock, crushed canned tomatoes, zucchinis, tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, carrots, chilli paste if adding, mushrooms and the cooked onions. Let this cook away for 20 mins or so until the vegies are soft enough to put a fork through
4. Whilst the veggie mix is cooking, cook the shell pasta until soft and drain. Add this to the vegie mix and let it simmer for 5 mins. Add a little salt and pepper to taste
5. Finally, add chese whilst it is simmering and then turn it off. Serve into bowls with basil on top. Be careful, its always SO hot, but smells delicious!
Enjoy it!
xo Alicia!
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