Frequently Asked Questions


What does being vegan mean?

Being a vegan is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products. This includes, but is not limited to not eating meat, fish, dairy, eggs, & honey. Also vegans do not use animal products such as leather, wool or silk and as such try to limit or eradicate the use of any animal products in their life.

Where can I find more information on veganism?

There is a wealth of information, guidance, recipes and more at the vegan society website. They also link to a large number of other vegan resources.

How can I tell if X is vegan?

Come on in, join the forum and ask! :) We are here to help people on their journey into veganism.

However, there are some good resources available, of which The Animal Free Shopper is probably the most comprehensive. You can buy this as a book from The Vegan Society website but it is also availble as an online searchable database from the links above.

How do I browse the forum from my iphone, ipad or Andriod smartphone?

The forum has taptalk installed, which mean you can browse the forum (and many others) via the App Tapatalk. The forum support both the Pro and free versions.

Tapatalk Pro

Tapatalk Free

I have black lines in fingernails or black lines on fingernails, why is this?

This has nothing to do with a vegan diet or even a dietary deficiency. The most common causes are a fungal infection or physical damage from knocking your nail against something. Go see your Doctor or medical professional.

How do I find a vegan personal trainer in my area?

Vegan Fitness have compiled a Vegan Personal Trainer Directory with the help of our forum and facebook group members. It contains a list of vegan personal trainers including the regions they work in. 

http://www.veganfitness.net/home/vegan-personal-trainer-directory

I have ten minutes. Give me the nutritional must know.

Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c81b74mJ2RQ&feature=player_embedded, read this http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/dailyrecs and this http://beforewisdom.com/blog/veganism/vegan-nutrition-while-standing-on-one-foot

I've heard that because vegan proteins aren't complete I need to combine different vegan proteins in every meal to ensure I get all the essential amino acids. Is this true?

Protein Combining is a popular myth. In short, you DO need the full range of essential amino acids in your day but not necessarily in every meal. Read the entry on 'High Quality or Complete Protein' here http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/protein#comp. It is also important to note that some vegan protein sources should be considered complete proteins (read this http://jacknorrisrd.com/?p=1180 for some suggestions).