Category: Dietary ethics

An estimated 2 billion people worldwide regularly consume insects, but does embracing this practice align with vegetarian principles? The short answer is no; eating insects means you are no longer a vegetarian, but the debate is far more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.

A 2022 University of Oxford study found that almond milk uses significantly less water and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions per liter than dairy milk. However, a growing ethical debate asks: Are almonds vegan?, challenging the perception of this plant-based staple due to its production methods.

According to Spoonful, a popular ingredient analysis app, a search for one Oral-B product revealed it is not vegan as it contains ingredients potentially derived from animals. For individuals dedicated to a plant-based **nutrition diet**, the query, **'is oral B vegan friendly?'**, highlights the need for careful scrutiny of all products, not just food items, to ensure alignment with ethical and dietary standards.

Over one-third of the world's assessed fish stocks are pushed beyond their biological limits, which is a major environmental issue reinforcing why vegans feel strongly about not eating fish. The vegan position is multifaceted, grounded in the core principles of animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and human health.