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We know just how hard being vegan in a mostly non-vegan world can be.
Even living in vegan-friendly Northern California, we still had a tough
time finding cruelty-free products to support our lifestyle. Our solution
was to open an online store specializing in cruelty-free products.
For many of us, it often seems impossible to make a difference in this
world when, every day, we learn of more cases of animal cruelty and the
devastation of our environment caused by factory farming. But by simply
eating a plant-based diet and making an effort to buy products that are
100% vegan, we are reducing animal suffering and making a big difference
in the lives of animals and the environment every day. If you're not
already vegan or vegetarian, we are grateful for your interest in shopping
cruelty free.
We are committed to bringing you vegan products that meet the highest
quality standards and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. If you are
not completely satisfied with an item that you have purchased, you can
return it within 30 days of shipping for a full refund or exchange.
Following are the guidelines of the
Vegan Food Pyramid.
Vegetables
Three or more servings a day
Vegetables are packed with nutrients; they provide vitamin C,
beta-carotene, riboflavin, iron, calcium, fiber, and other nutrients. Dark
green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, collards, kale, mustard and
turnip greens, chicory, or bok Choy are especially good sources of these
nutrients. Dark yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots, winter
squash, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin provide extra beta-carotene. Include
generous portions of a variety of vegetables in your diet.
Serving size: 1-cup raw vegetables, 1/2-cup cooked vegetables.
Whole Grains
Five or more servings a day
This group includes bread, rice, pasta, hot or cold cereal. corn, millet,
barley, buglar, buckwheat groats, and tortillas. Build each of your meals
around a hearty grain dish -- grains are rich in fiber and other complex
carbohydrates, as well as protein, B vitamins, and zinc
Serving size: 1/2-cup hot cereal, 1-ounce dry cereal, one slice bread
Fruit
Fruits are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and betacarotene. Be sure to include
at least one serving each day of fruits that are high in vitamin C --
citrus fruits, melons, and strawberries are all good choices. Choose whole
fruit over fruit juices, which do not contain very much fiber.
Serving size: One medium piece of fruit, 1/2-cup cooked fruit, 4-ounces
juice.
Legumes
Two or more servings a day
Legumes -- which is another name for beans, peas, and lentils -- are all
good sources of vitamins fiber. This group also includes chickpeas, baked
and refried beans, soy milk, tempeh, and textures vegetable protein.
Serving size: 1/2-cup cooked beans, 4-ounces tofu or tempeh, 8-ounces soy
milk.
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