... time is spent reading labels, making sure that there are no hidden animal additives included. Quite often an unpronounceable ingredient sounding somewhat chemical is actually animal fat or oil. Although I am not a vegan, I have become more aware of where my food comes from and what actually goes into it. We buy as much organic produce as possible to reduce our intake ... chili rather convincing; seitan, which is wheat gluten, can not only be given the flavor of the meat it is mimicking but also the texture; and of course the much adored tofu, bean cured, used in an infinite number of di...

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