I don't think I can trust food anymore?!
Not food in general, but the people who cook and distribute it!. How can I trust that it is completely vegetarian!? It feels like the only things I can eat now are cage free/free range eggs and natural fruits and vegetables!.
It seems like I can't enjoy any of my favorite snacks or frozen foods for fear that one of the "natural flavors" is beef, pork or chicken extract!. I'm becoming paranoid!. Am I!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
It seems like I can't enjoy any of my favorite snacks or frozen foods for fear that one of the "natural flavors" is beef, pork or chicken extract!. I'm becoming paranoid!. Am I!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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No!. But take it easy!. Dont worry about worrying :-)!. If you find that you are realy getting suspicious, do one of 2 things - use from-scratch ingredients!. Avoid processed foods!. Buy and eat from stores/restaurants which share your philosophy!. If you mess up once in a while, take it as a learning experience!. Dont spend too much time on it!. Shop intelligently!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Nope!. You're not becoming paranoid!. You're become educated and concerned, and you have every right to be!.
Food labeling and ingredients have been big issues for years, because ingredients can have 2 or more different names, and can be categorized a number of different ways - as in 'natural flavors'!.
All you can do is keep suspect foods to a minimum, and find ways to make your own substitutes at home, with ingredients you can identify!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Food labeling and ingredients have been big issues for years, because ingredients can have 2 or more different names, and can be categorized a number of different ways - as in 'natural flavors'!.
All you can do is keep suspect foods to a minimum, and find ways to make your own substitutes at home, with ingredients you can identify!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
No, you aren't being paranoid!. I am also a vegetarian, and I've found that calling the companies and asking them puts some of my mind at ease!. They can't lie to you, because that would be mis-advertising, and if you were to find out that there actually WAS chicken or beef extracts in the natural flavors, then they could get into serious trouble with the BBB (Better Business Bureau)!. also, most companies will print what kind of natural flavorings they use, such as natural fruit flavorings!. If you're really worried, just call them and ask!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
By law, beef, pork and chicken extracts cannot be called "natural flavors" on an ingredients label!. They must be listed separately!. You can't obsess about whether they might be breaking the law by mislabeling!. Why should they risk it!? It would be a stupid business decision which would bring them no profit!. Be careful about starting to think you don't want to trust food any more!. It spoils the joy of eating and could lead to anorexia!.
You can add legumes, whole grains, nuts, and protein-fortified pasta to good advantage!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can add legumes, whole grains, nuts, and protein-fortified pasta to good advantage!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Are you doing what you're doing because of the 'suffering to animals' or because of health reasons!?
If it's the whole 'suffering' deal, well then I wouldn't freak out to much about it!. You're doing the best you can, and as a consumer you're genuinely making an effort to abstain the suffering animals (which are still dying anyways!.!.!. then going to waste!.!.!. so yeah, but personal opinions aside!.!.!.)!.
If it's the health reasons, well, then I would be worried because you can't really ever know!.
Oh good lord people, she's not asking that you criticize her beliefs or analyze her decisions!. Trust me, I hate vegetarians to, with a fervent passion, but it's still their choice to let tasty animals die anyways then be wasted!. Shut up and just answer the question!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If it's the whole 'suffering' deal, well then I wouldn't freak out to much about it!. You're doing the best you can, and as a consumer you're genuinely making an effort to abstain the suffering animals (which are still dying anyways!.!.!. then going to waste!.!.!. so yeah, but personal opinions aside!.!.!.)!.
If it's the health reasons, well, then I would be worried because you can't really ever know!.
Oh good lord people, she's not asking that you criticize her beliefs or analyze her decisions!. Trust me, I hate vegetarians to, with a fervent passion, but it's still their choice to let tasty animals die anyways then be wasted!. Shut up and just answer the question!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You need to be shopping in natural health food stores that cater to individuals who do not partake in any animal product!.
Eating healthy is a way of life, not just giving up meat and meat product!.
Changing your dietary habits, to plenty of veggies and fruits, nuts, legumes, is the best way to go!. You may have to prepare those healthy snacks yourself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Eating healthy is a way of life, not just giving up meat and meat product!.
Changing your dietary habits, to plenty of veggies and fruits, nuts, legumes, is the best way to go!. You may have to prepare those healthy snacks yourself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I agree, you read through the ingredients, and everything seems ok, then you get to the term "natural flavor"!.!.!.!.grrr!.!.!.so frustrating!. I think a great labeling requirement would be for manufacturers to reveal the source!. So as an example!.!.!.!.natural flavors (from animal sources), or natural flavors (from vegetable sources)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
"natural flavors" can be some nasty stuff
castoreum--extract for beavers anal gland
ambergris-intestine of whales
cochineal extract-ground beetles
you could look for natural flavors (vegetables sourced)
relax, there are plenty of foods without natural flavors!.
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castoreum--extract for beavers anal gland
ambergris-intestine of whales
cochineal extract-ground beetles
you could look for natural flavors (vegetables sourced)
relax, there are plenty of foods without natural flavors!.
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Natural flavors usually does not mean animal extract!. If they are using one of those things, it should be clearly indicated!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes you are being paranoid and unless you plan on growing your own foods you have to calm down
We all take the risk of eating something we dont want when eat foods prepared by others!.!. weather from the grocer or at a restaurantWww@FoodAQ@Com
We all take the risk of eating something we dont want when eat foods prepared by others!.!. weather from the grocer or at a restaurantWww@FoodAQ@Com
if you can't trust food then make your own!.
plus, i think your being paranoid!. :D
but i sorta understand and i applaud your non eating meat commitment!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
plus, i think your being paranoid!. :D
but i sorta understand and i applaud your non eating meat commitment!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
paranoid is my middle name!.
it is really so hard but just read read read
ever label and ask one million questions!.
its worth it! also try eating at vegan restaurants!
they are great &very safe for us veggies!Www@FoodAQ@Com
it is really so hard but just read read read
ever label and ask one million questions!.
its worth it! also try eating at vegan restaurants!
they are great &very safe for us veggies!Www@FoodAQ@Com
All I can suggest is go to a restaurant that doesn't serve meat at all!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes
unless you want to go to the time and effort of making your own snacksWww@FoodAQ@Com
unless you want to go to the time and effort of making your own snacksWww@FoodAQ@Com
See those 2 pointy teeth you have!? Those are called canines and they tear food apart!. By nature we are Omnivores!. If we were met to eat plants we would have teeth like an cow, but alas we don't!.
To answer your question, if you don't trust the source where the food came from!. Just make your own snacks!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
To answer your question, if you don't trust the source where the food came from!. Just make your own snacks!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
silly vegetarian, why don't you not eat then, starve for all I care, one less of you breathing my air!. If animals werent meant to
be eaten they wouldnt be made of meat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
be eaten they wouldnt be made of meat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com