Voodoo Veggie Woman

Partially Hydrogenated Oils

Marie — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:09:01 +0000

I just ran across this website and I think the author did a good job explaining partially hydrogenated oils and its detremental effects on the human body. I will actually write more about this later, but you can visit his site here: http://www.treelight.com/health/nutrition/PartiallyHydrogenatedOils.html

Rufus Teague BBQ Sauce

Marie — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:53:26 +0000

Anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE french fries and BBQ sauce, and I have found a BBQ sauce that I have absolutely fallen in love with!

No Evil High Fructose Corn Syrup
Vegan
Soooooo delicious!
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Losing (too much) weight?!

Marie — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:41:35 +0000

I know I am incredibly lucky to never have had a weight problem in the traditional sense, and I have never had to deal with many of the typical stresses of diets and scales that go along with it… but I am experiencing something that may not be so unusual to those new to veganism- undesired weight loss.

I am already a relatively slim person so I didn’t want to lose any weight, only gain a healthier lifestyle. Now, I am not naive, I knew that transitioning from a pescetarian diet (vegetarian with occasional sea-food) to a purely vegan diet would probably have some affect on me in the weight arena, but within the first three weeks of being a vegan I have lost about 7 pounds. Now that’s not a lot really, but it was a significant amount to me since I have weighed exactly the same (give or take a pound) since I was 15. Now I am trying to figure out ways to gain the weight back and so far I have incorporated more fatty nuts in my diet and it’s worked a bit.

My main concern right now is getting back to muscle building. I was very toned in high school because of my participation in a dance company and dance competitions and constant training. I have done some research and I’ve found that there are actually vegan athletes and body builders out there who look amazing! There is also a book I want to get called The Thrive Diet, written by a vegan athlete. I will do more research into vegan muscle building in the next couple weeks, but for now if anyone has any tips, advice or experience that they would like to share, let me know!

The VVW Explores America’s Restaurants

Marie — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:19:51 +0000

I have noticed there are not many places that I can actually find vegan food, let alone great vegan food, so cooking for myself has been the best option. But there are times when friends or family are going out to the local restaurant and I am left hanging onto dear hope that I will find something vegan and delicious on the menu.

If you have been a vegan for awhile, then this probably isn’t that great of a shock to you, but on menus from those Americana places like TGIF, Applebee’s, Chile’s and Red Robbin (the same places that all of their salads are listed with chicken on their menus) I really find myself saying to myself “Let’s not get discouraged….”

Lately it seems like the waiter has been coming to the table all too soon and the scene is like this; everyone else at the table is placing their order… great now it’s my turn. My friends peer at me from across the table.. silence…

“Um…” I finally manage to utter, “Does your potato soup have any animal products in it?”

“Yes, milk and cheese,” the waiter responds. Crap. I scramble to find another option.

“Hmm, ok, well what about the vegetable flatbread?”

“That has cheese also..”

At this point, I’m getting a little flustered. I don’t want to annoy my party or the waiter who is putting in my order.

“Is there anything vegan on the menu?” I ask. The waiter pauses for a moment.

“I can get you a supreme pizza with no cheese.” Oh yay!

I definitely need to become smoother when ordering at non vegan restaurants, and I encourage all of you vegan newbies not to put too much pressure on yourselves when you’re trying to eat out at restaurants. Those restaurants serve millions of different people everyday with different preferences, allergies and lifestyles and we are just as obligated to enjoy ourselves too.

Pure & Natural Liquid Hand Soap

Marie — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:33:17 +0000

This soap feels so good and its aroma is incredibly vibrant. The Moisturizing Almond Oil and Cherry Blossom is my favorite.

Package is Biodegradable
100% Recyclable Package
No Animal Testing
Paraben Free
World Wildlife Fund Supporters
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Tate’s The Natural Miracle Conditioner

Marie — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:08:27 +0000

I LOVE this lotion… you can use it in your hair as a conditioner or on your skin, and the company gives you a dozen other uses on their website. It always keeps by skin silky soft. The downside is it’s a bit on the pricey side (about $22 for 18 oz.) but it’s well worth it!

Dye/Color Free
No Animal Testing
Fregrance Free
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Day 1 – Yummy Yummy Vegan Body

Marie — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:54:25 +0000

Hello everyone,

This is my first post here! On this blog you will find more information on veganism. Enjoy!