Vegetarians and Vegans
From Giftypedia
| Vegetarianism is the practice of eating mostly fruits and vegetables. There are many different reasons why people choose to be Vegetarian, so it should be no surprise that there are different types of Vegetarians. Their diet includes a lot of nuts and legumes to acquire the protein and vitamins they need. They generally don't wear leather or use products that have been tested on animals.
Buying gifts for vegans can be difficult if you are not familiar with the Vegan lifestyle. Here is some information to help you display your gifty skills by giving a gift that shows you respect Veganism. These tips will help you know how to buy a vegan gift so you can avoid giving an inappropriate gift. |
[edit] Types of Vegetarians or Vegans
- Lacto Ovo Vegetarians do not eat any kind of meat including beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish, etc. However, they will eat dairy products and eggs. Lacto is the Latin word for milk and ovo means eggs.
- Ovo Vegetarians do not eat meat or dairy but do eat eggs.
- Pescatarian or Pescetarian Vegetarians avoid meat except for fish and shellfish.
- Vegans are said to eat “nothing with a face.” This sometimes includes honey because it went through a bee first.
- Raw Food or Raw Vegans eat only raw fruit or vegetables because they believe cooking destroys the natural nutrients of the food. Food can be warmed to under 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Macrobiotic diet includes unprocessed Vegan foods, whole grains, fruit and occasionally fish. Sugar and refined oils are avoided. There is an emphasis on Asian varieties of vegetables and seaweed.
[edit] Gift Ideas For Vegetarians and Vegans
There are animal products hidden in unexpected places in everyday items. Look for the sign declaring it Suitable For Vegetarians. If there isn't a health food section in your grocery store, look for organic foods.
Look for these keywords: botanical, handmade, natural, organic, cruelty-free, herbal, Suitable For Vegetarians, PETA, Humane Cosmetics Standard (HCS0, vegan-supported organizations
- Gift Cards - Always the safest
- Herbal Tea, coffee ( Fair Trade Certified, organic, shade-grown)
- Cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, bread machine, juicer, Crockpot, Stainless steel cookware, casserole dishes, popcorn maker with organic popcorn, Stainless steel cookware and Corning Ware casserole dishes, food dehydrator, soy milk maker
- Gardening supplies – compost, seaweed fertilizer, encourage wildlife – birdhouses, feeders, birdbath, frog habitat, dragonflies, praying mantis egg case, seeds, tools, plants, planter, gardening book, worm fertilizer (except for vegan),
- Household items - Animal Free Cleaning Products, Soy candles, Stationery, Coir products
- Lingerie – (not silk)
- Apparel Fabrics – Hemp, Cotton, bamboo, linen, denim, ramie and rayon, faux fur, Tencel, Polartec Wind Pro
- Toiletries and cosmetics - Burts Bees products (often includes honey), The Body Shop, Dermalogica
- All natural charcoal briquettes
- Pro-Vegan and Environmentally Friendly Products - T-shirts, magazine subscriptions
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[edit] Products to Avoid
 | Leather, wool, lanolin/lanoline, tallow, collagen, silk
Casein - A protein precipitated from milk Gelatine/gelatin - a setting agent commonly used in jelly, ice cream Rennet – An enzyme used to create cheese Alcohol – An animal product is used to clear wine and beer. Look for organic or chill filtered. Albumen – Egg white Butter – Look for Pure Butter Whey – from milk Lecithin – Look for soy Honey Beeswax |
