Philosophically, I believe in eating a plant-based vegan diet. In practice, it has proven difficult, as we are so disconnected from the animals that we are consuming. The most difficult for me is giving up dairy. So HiveMind, please help me by recommending books and DVDs on modern -day factory farming , which will reconnect me with the animals I am consuming. I am hoping that by seeing their suffering I will be no longer be able to be complicate in their exploitation. I have Our Daily Bread on DVD, and have Earthlings on hold from the library. I see there is a series on Peta.org, called Meet Your Meat. But, I really want a DVD, I'm not trying to watch stuff on my computer. I have also seen the Got the Facts on Milk documentary, but I really what to have a visual connection between dairy cows and the production of milk, so that when I think of consuming dairy I have an image that would deter me from doing so.
posted by TRUELOTUS on Dec 21, 2012 - 20 answers

I think my diet is affecting my mood. What should I cook to perk up my mood? [more inside]
posted by LSK on Nov 25, 2012 - 10 answers

Protein powders, help me navigate the vast selection. [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Feb 8, 2012 - 11 answers

What's the best way to ease into unhealthy eating? My SO is joining the Navy. He is vegan and not just vegan, but a "I only eat whole foods" type and knows this just isn't going to happen once he goes in. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Feb 2, 2012 - 22 answers

Should my partner tell her vegan friend that she's started eating fish? If so, how should she break the news? [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Jul 20, 2010 - 32 answers

How do I lose weight as a vegan without counting calories? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2010 - 30 answers

How can I incorporate animal protien and supplemental iron in my vegan diet? [more inside]
posted by zenofthefrisbee on Mar 16, 2009 - 30 answers

Advice, help, small gift for a friend who needs to change her diet to be a Vegan for dietary reasons. [more inside]
posted by Carialle on Oct 1, 2008 - 26 answers

After 13 years of vegetarianism - my entire adult life - I've decided to start eating meat. Looking for advice in the form of books, websites, and personal anecdotes. [more inside]
posted by item on Jul 29, 2008 - 30 answers

My boyfriend is an avowed vegetarian, almost vegan. Out of respect for him (and the desire to live healthier), I have switched to an almost completely vegetarian diet. Now I've gained weight... why? [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Oct 14, 2007 - 50 answers

How do I tell how much casein (or dairy protein) is in a food product? [more inside]
posted by letahl on Sep 10, 2007 - 3 answers

So my girlfriend needs to eat a special diet tomorrow, the day before a scheduled sonogram. Only thing is, most things she likes are verboten. Help me ensure she's so full throughout the day, there's no room for [more inside]
posted by now i'm piste on Feb 6, 2007 - 11 answers

Is there any ethical justification for eating meat? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Aug 7, 2006 - 127 answers

Say you're basically a vegan, and needed to prepare for an extended dairy/eggs-included period... [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Feb 21, 2006 - 7 answers

I am: vegan, mildy exercise-induced asthmatic, non-car owning & often-biking, slightly scoliotic (not visibly, but there's back pain here and there), have virtually no access to exercise equipment other than a set of ancient free weights, weight bench, and mat, without much money. I desire hulking guns and beefiness all over. [more inside]
posted by saysthis on Mar 20, 2005 - 11 answers