A good vegetarian not only passes on the meat (seafood too), but also investigates their food. Most people don't know what they are actually eating; food companies hide a lot of shady ingredients in unsuspecting products. Gelatin, magnesium stearate, and even enzymes can be derived from an animal source. It's different for each product, but check before you buy! Call the company and ask about the sources of the questionable ingredients.
Cheese is very difficult to purchase without animal enzymes, retrieved from the stomachs of cows and pigs (after they have been slaughtered). It's safer and friendlier to just go vegan on cheese, but if you want your dairy fix, Sargento (TM) has a specific list on their website (link below) of cheeses with animal enzymes. Kraft (TM) Shredded Mozzarella and Shredded Mild Cheddar are made with microbial enzymes, making them vegetarian friendly. Just check the ingredients. If something is questionable, look it up.
Today on Critter Watch: Ostriches! These feathery friends are ancient, with fossils dating back 56 million years. Their relationship to dinosaurs can be seen in the way they run and the angle of their pelvic bones. If anything, ostriches are modern-day velociraptors with feathers. Traveling in groups of five to 50, ostriches live nomadic lifestyles in search of grazing land. To escape predators, the ostrich can run about 45 mph for 30 minutes, giving them plenty of time to escape. The majority of ostriches are not found in the wild, but on conservation reserves and farms. Ostriches are raised for their meat, feathers, skin, and eggs. Help make a difference by never purchasing products made from ostriches and by protesting any local ostrich farms. They are meant to roam free, not have to have their feathers plucked for a new duster.
Product of the Day: Bloody Mary's Setting Powder. This powder is ghost-white, best used on Halloween or for very fair-skinned ladies like myself. I use the powder to create a smooth finish over my foundation, which is often a little too dark. The white powder balances the foundation and adds light to cheekbones and eyes. All of Bloody Mary's products are vegan friendly - never tested on animals with no animal ingredients. Check out their website listed below for more of their spooky makeup that can be used year-round.
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