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Are the stickers on fruit safe to eat?

3 min read
According to the FDA, the adhesives, paper, and inks used for produce stickers are considered food-safe for incidental contact. This means that while accidentally swallowing one is generally harmless, these materials are not meant for consumption, so are the stickers on fruit safe to eat? The short answer is no, and here's why.

What Happens if a Vegan Drinks Milk?

3 min read
According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 68% of the global population has some degree of lactose malabsorption. This statistic is particularly relevant to the question of what happens if a vegan drinks milk, as many who have followed a dairy-free diet for years may experience significant digestive distress upon accidental consumption.

What Happens When a Vegetarian Eats Eggs?

5 min read
According to the Vegetarian Society, the lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, which includes eggs and dairy, is the most common type of meatless diet. However, for non-egg-consuming vegetarians, the experience of eating eggs can range from a simple, non-eventful meal to causing digestive discomfort, depending on individual physiology and the length of time abstaining from eggs.

Will a vegetarian get sick from chicken broth?

4 min read
According to reports, many former vegetarians accidentally consume animal products. The primary concern for many vegetarians is, "Will a vegetarian get sick from chicken broth?" The answer involves both physical and psychological factors.