Hey everyone! Just as an additional note to this veg*n forum (yee haw!!), remember that animal ingredients are used EVERYWHERE!! I try to eat foods that did not result in the death of animals. Milk and eggs are borderline acceptable to me (factory farming is terrifying!), and these are my rules that govern my veg*ism. You like Jell-O, jelly beans, gum and marshmallows? Usually made with gelatin (animal based). Cheese? If you love baby calves, search for a soy or rice-based cheese please! Margarines may contain vitamin D12, which is usually derived from animal parts. I've even read that certain wines contain animal blood to give them a richer red color. Bottom line is, read the ingredients of everything that you consume, and research the foods that you eat to make sure they are not animal-based in any way.
Good luck with your veg*ism!!
