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The ethical case for veganism

Position of the ADA and Dietitians of Canada:
Well-planned vegan and other types of vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein as well as higher levels of carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate, and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and phytochemicals. Vegetarians have been reported to have lower body mass indices than nonvegetarians, as well as lower rates of death from ischemic heart disease; vegetarians also show lower blood cholesterol levels; lower blood pressure; and lower rates of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and prostate and colon cancer.
Vegetarian Starter Guide (COK)
Vegan Starter Pack (Vegan Outreach)
Online talks by Dr. Michael Greger, M.D.
Books: Becoming Vegetarian and Becoming Vegan by Vesanto Melina, R.D. and Brenda Davis, R.D.

Places to buy cruelty-free shoes, clothing, etc.

Ragazzi Vegan: Vegan, sweatshop-free footwear.
Alternative Baking Co.: Vegan cookies and meatless jerky.
Alternative Outfitters: Fashionable leather alternatives and cruelty-free products for a compassionate lifestyle.
La Dolce Vegan: "Sinful cookies that just happen to be vegan!"
Delicious Choices: Dairy-free vegan cheesecakes.
Downbound: Hundreds of organic, vegan, no-sweatshop products: bags, shoes, clothing, pet food, and more.
Earthpak: Backpacks made in the USA from recycled, man-made materials.
Fabulous-Furs: Luxurious faux-fur clothing, handbags, and accessories.
Goodbaker: Gourmet vegan baking mixes.
Pangea Vegan Products: A comprehensive selection of cruelty-free products.
Heartland Products: Non-leather shoes, clothing and accessories.
MooShoes: Shoes, sneakers, and accessories.
Tom Bihn Designs: High-quality bags "for laptop computers and other stuff"
Used Rubber USA: Wallets, bags, planners and backpacks.
Vegan Essentials: A wide range of products for compassionate living.
Vegiworld: A wide array of vegetarian meats.
The Sensual Vegan: Cruelty-free condoms, lubes, dams and more.
The Vegetarian Site: All sorts of cool stuff.
Vegetarian Shoes: "A treat for your feet if you don't eat meat!"
Zappos Vegetarian Shoes: Athletic, casual, and dress shoes.