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How to Make Plant-Based Gelatin
Traditionally, gelatin is used as a thickener or gelling agent in cooking. It is used in a variety of foods such as gummy bears, jellybeans, cereals, marshmallows, dairy products and dessert. Even most vitamin capsules are composed mainly of gelatin. In order to make conventional gelatin, companies use boiled and dissolved animal bones, cartilage, skin and other connective tissues left over slaughtering animals for food, leather or other needless reasons. For this reason, individuals with a vegan or plant-based lifestyle do not consume gelatin. The good news is that there are different techniques used to make plant-based gelatin. Let’s explore some common methods.
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Plant Nutrient Intake Guidelines
A major reason many people find the task of going vegan is because of a concern that they will not receive enough of the nutrients they need. While, this is a valid point, if done correctly veganism can actually help increase your intake and absorption of many of these key nutrients. Plants have an abundance of vitamins and minerals that are very beneficial to us when eaten.
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What is a Plant-Based Lifestyle and Why is it Good?
A plant-based lifestyle, simply put, is one where products made from plants are the source of consumption as opposed to products made from animals. There is a long list of why it is good to produce and consume products made from plants instead of animals whenever possible. We will only address a few of them in this post. It is important to note that overconsumption of any one source, let alone, multiple sources, can have detrimental and unforeseen effects therefore, the pursuit of understanding the lifecycle and impact of the products we consume can help us choose better for ourselves, our families and our environment.
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