Vegan Guide to...

Glasgow

Welcome to the vegan Guide to Glasgow...

Welcome to the vegan guide to Glasgow. This guide is designed to help vegans, new vegans and those considering a vegan lifestyle by pointing out where to find vegan products and food in Glasgow. Veganism may initially seem daunting but this guide hopes to show that there is a wide range of vegan options available and these are growing every day!

What is veganism?
Vegans (people who practice veganism) attempt to, as far as practical, to exclude all uses of animals from their lives. This means excluding meat, dairy, eggs from their diets. Vegans also don't wear animals for clothing in the form of wool, fur, leather or silk. Vegans avoid products, cosmetics and toiletries that have been tested on animals or contain animal ingredients.

Why vegan?
Most people would agree with the idea that it is wrong to inict unnecessary suffering or harm. However almost all of our uses of animals cannot be defended on the grounds of necessity. We kill 56 billion animals a year for food purposes and this doesn't even include marine animals. We can easily gain all of our nutritional needs through plant sources (position of both NHS and American Dietetic Association). We use animals for clothing when there are a multitude of man made and natural alternatives. Millions of pets die in shelters each year whilst we continue to breed more animals. Animals are used in both medical and cosmetic testing when many more effective alternatives exist. None of our uses of animals can be defended as necessary. We can only defend them for reasons of pleasure, convenience and habit. A response to an increased awareness of our moral obligations to animals has led to the growth of organic, 'humane' and 'free range' alternatives. These are presented as a way of meeting our ethical responsibilities to animals whilst being able to continue to consumer animal products. However there is little evidence to suggest that these welfare labels represent any signicant material change in the lives of the animals we exploit. If we truly believe that it is wrong to inict unnecessary pain or suffering on non-human animals then we should not use them at all. A few more inches of room in a battery cage or a promise to eventually reduce vivisection does not represent any meaningful change. We may try to justify our use of animals by suggesting that the lives of animals are less important for any number of reasons. However, if we apply this logic to humans we see that reasons such as the argument that animals are less intelligent have no moral bearing on whether we can justify exploitation. Veganism represents an attempt to take our ethical responsibility towards animals seriously. Veganism presents a means of truly changing our relations to animals. Being vegan is easy and is constantly becoming more accessible. If you make the choice for the right reasons most people will nd they have no regrets in going vegan. We are fortunate that whilst it is difcult to change many of the world's problems, respecting animals is something we can easily do in our day to day lives. There is nothing lost by attempting to make our lives more ethical and just.

Eating in
Contrary to popular belief cooking vegan food doesn't have to be difcult or time consuming. Preparing your own vegan meals is a rewarding experience allowing you to sample a wide range of tastes and cuisines. All the ingredients necessary to prepare vegan meals can be found in ordinary supermarkets and shops. Whatever your current level of cooking expertise, there are vegan options available to prepare and many people nd that when they go vegan they become better cooks. Rather than limiting your choices, becoming vegan often encourages you to sample a much wider range of ingredients and preparation techniques. If you don't have time to cook there are a wide range of vegan convenience foods available in Glasgow.

Supermarkets
Supermarkets are stocked with a wide range of vegan food including staples such as fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, bread etc. Almost all supermarkets stock soya milk and many stock other vegan milks. A lot of supermarkets have vegan yogurts, cheeses, spreads and vegan meats. Many supermarkets now have 'free from' sections which have a wide range of different vegan foods.
delicious milk Sainsbury's: Free-from section includesquick and easy.chocolate style bars and Choices caramels. Own brand vegan items are marked making shopping

Asda:Freezer section includes own-brand soy mince, chicken pieces and nut cutlets. Also stock value own brand soya milk which is super cheap! Morrisons: They stock 'Cheatin' sage and onion slices, Pure dairy free cheese and cheese spread. Often have offers on vegan products. Marks and Spencers: A good selection of crisps, cooking sauces and indan style ready meals. A range of lunch items such as salads and samosas. from selection, which often which from animal products. Also Tescos: Large freecreams and sorbets, as wellcontains speciality products'freezer'are freelike bean burgers, the veganstocks several vegan ice as a selection of the usual food Linda
Mcartney products, etc. and The Co-operative: A large selection of vegan cosmetics havetoiletries. All of their own brand items are marked vegan and they are the only UK supermarket to BUAV accreditation

Waitrose Stock a range of vegan cheeses, vegan sausages, yogurts, etc. Has a good selection of vegan good in the free from range. Independent and ethnic supermarkets:
Independent and ethnic supermakers offer all the usual staples and often have items available that are unavailable in general supermarkets. Often certain items will be cheaper and buying things like pulses, beans and spices in bulk can save over the cost of supermarket equivalents. There are a wide range of independent and ethnic supermarkets across Glasgow

Health Food Shops

Whilst everything you need to be vegan can be bought easily from supermarkets. Health food shops open up an even wider range of products to try. Grassroots organics: 20 Woodlands Rd, G3 6UR, 0141 353 3278, www.grassrootsorganics.co.uk
A large health food shop in the west end of Glasgow selling a wide range of vegan food, vegan deli items cosmetics and toiletries.

Roots and Fruits: 455-457 Great Western Rd & 1072 Argyle Street
Health food shop with two branches. Both branches have a wide range of vegan products, fruit and vegetables and cosmetics. Both branches also have deli's with a range of vegan options, a daily vegan soup and often vegan cake.

Holland and Barret: 94 Sauchiehall St, 9 Queen St, Forge Shopping Centre and numerous other branches throughout Glasgow. HollandandBarret.com
A good selection of chilled, frozen and dry goods. Stock vegan meats, cheeses, mayonnaise, yogurts, milks, chocolates and some cosmetics.

Peckham's: 61-65 Glassford St, 124-6 Byres Rd, 43 Clarence Drive, 139 Hyndland Rd
A wide range of vegan cheese, spreads, vegan meats, etc. A deli with a wide range of vegan options.

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Farmers Markets and Greengrocers

Information about farmers markets in Glasgow can be found at: http://www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Farmers markets and greengrocers are great places to nd a wider range of fresh produce which can be incoporated into delicous vegan meals.

Eating out
Glasgow is lucky to have a huge choice of restaurants for eating out. There is a wide selection of vegan restaurants as well as vegetarian restaurants with a large choice of vegan options. Beyond this there are a lot of vegan friendly restaurants so you will never be short of choices when eating out.

Vegan Restaurants
The 78 10-14 Kelvinhaugh Steet, off Argyll St. 5018 http://www.the78cafebar.com/ 0141 576
Cosy all vegan pub/restaurant with good choice of organic beers. Lunch and evening menus and special events and offers available. Lovely place to sit outside in the summer or warm up by the re in the winter.

Mono 12 King's Court, King Street, 0141 553 2400 http://www.monocafebar.com/

Vegan restaurant with record shop and regular music events.

Stereo 20-28 Reneld Lane, 0141 222 2254 www.stereocafebar.com/

Music venue, vegan restaurant and bar. Serves a tapas menu until midnight.

Heavenly

185 Hope Street, 0141 353 0884 www.heavenlyglasgow.co.uk

New vegan restaurant with an indie-pop theme and weekend DJ's. Big comfy booths which can be booked out online.

Vegetarian Restaurants
Glasgow, 0141 513 The 13th Note 50-60 King St,restaurant with music1638 below. Mostly vegan venue

Music venue and pub with vegetarian restaurant with a predominantly vegan menu. Also has a good range of gluten free options.

Tchai-Ovna House of Tea 42 Otago Lane, 0141 457 4524 http://tchaiovna.com

Tea House with a huge range of teas and a good selection of vegan food.

Vegan Friendly
The Bay Tree 403 Great Western Road, 0141 334 5898 http://baytreecafe.com/
Restaurant with middle eastern food and a good selection of vegan food.

Left Bank 33-35 Gibson Street, 0141 339 5969

Restaurant/Bar with lots of vegan options

Falafel

33-35 Gibson Street, 0141 339 5969

Middle eastern cafe/sandwich cafe and takeaway with vegan falafel and other/sandwich llings.

Bibliocafe262 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6NE http://www.biblocafe.co.uk

Independent coffee shop and second-hand book shop. Serves soya milk and has good vegan and gluten free cakes and snacks. Hosts meetings and author/book events.

Tapa Coffee and Bake House 21 Whitehill Street, Dennistoun, 0141 554 9981 http://www.tapabakehouse.com/
Vegetarian bakery and coffee house.

Thali Glasgow 42 Albion St, Merchant St, Glasgow, G1 1LH, 0141 552 8332, www.thaliglasgow.com
Indian thali restaurant in Merchant City that has a wide range of vegetable dishes which are vegan.

Glasgow University

Options across Glasgow campus.

Glasgow University was the rst UK university to gain Vegan Society accreditation for its hospitality services. Catering at the university offers a range of hot and cold vegan meals and snacks and provides soya milk on demand for coffee and tea.

National Chains
It is possible to get vegan meals in most restaurants but these are some national chains which have good vegan options

Wagamama 97-103 West George St, Glasgow G2 1PB www.wagamama.com

National chain of japanese restaurants with a good selection of vegan dishes. Have a vegan list online and in their restaurants.

JD Wetherspoon

Multiple pubs in Glasgow www.JDWetherspoon.co.uk

National chain of pubs with vegan options on the menu. Information can be found online

Pizza Express 15 Queen St, 436 Sauchiehall St,Xscape Centre Braehead. www.pizzaexpress.com
Chain of Italian restaurants specialising in pizza. Pizza bases and tomato sauce are vegan and you can customise toppings without cheese or bring your own vegan cheese.

General advice on eating out

It is becoming more and more easy to nd vegan options at most restaurants. If you are planning on going to a non vegan restaurant it is often helpful to phone ahead to be reassured and often restaurants will go out of their way to make something special. Many chefs are bored of cooking from a standard menu and will enjoy making something different. Indian restaurants often have good vegan options if you check whether ghee (claried butter) has been used in cooking and that sauces are vegan. Chinese food is often vegan or easily veganised. Pizza's and pastas can usually be easily adapted. For lunch on the go many salads boxes are vegan and Glasgow is also lucky to have Jordan Valley pasties and apjacks, most of which are vegan and on sale in newsagents and Co-op's. Although you may nd it takes a while to adjust, choosing vegan options soon becomes second nature and you will feel good knowing you are acting in accordance with your beliefs.

Wine and Beer

Some alcoholic beverages contain animal ingredients directly; others use animal derived ingredients during the ltering process. Filtration can involve the use of sh bladders (isinglass), gelatin, egg whites, sea shells and other ingredients. Most spirits, unless directly made with animal products, are vegan. Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencers, and Co-op label which of their wines are vegan. Information on specic brands can be found at sites such as www.Barnivore.com. All German beers are vegan because of purity laws.

Vegan Beers, Ales and Cider's

Amstel Bulmers Pear Cider Badgers Beers(bo) Caledonian 80 & Golden Batemans (bo) Promise (bo) Becks Carlsberg Black Isle Brewery Coors Bodingtons Corona Brahma Duvel Brakspear Oxford Gold (bo) Fullers (bo) Brothers Cider Grolsch Budweiser & Budvar Heineken Hoegaarden Innis & Gunn (bo) Labatt Michelob Miller Peroni Rolling Rock Shephers Neame (bo) Stella Artois Thatchers Cider Tiger Beer Westons Cider (Bo) =Only Vegan in Bottles

Cosmetics and Household Products

Although it has been illegal to test cosmetics on animals in the UK since 1997, many products may have come from abroad where these laws do not apply and/or individual ingredients may have been tested on animals. Many companies are also owned by large chemical companies, such as Proctor and Gamble, who are involved in animal testing. Some ingredients used in toiletries and cosmetics can also be of animal origin. A full list of animal ingredients can be found on the vegan society website www.vegansociety.com. There are a wide range of products labelled as vegan which contain no animal ingredients and have not been tested on animals.

Lush 136 Sauchiehall St, 111 Buchannan St www.lush.co.uk

National chain of small friendly shops selling a wide range of creative vegan cosmetics. Most products are vegan and are clearly labeled.

Most healthfood shops sell a range of vegan cosmetics and household goods. Co-op own brand toiletries and household products are BUAV approved and almost all are free from animal ingredients and labelled as such.

Online Shopping
The range of vegan goods available online is ever increasing and opens up a huge range of choice in food, clothing, shoes, and cosmetics. Below is just a short list for vegan online shopping.

Vegan Store

http://www.veganstore.co.uk/

Sells a wide range of vegan cosmetics, toiletries, chocolate, sweets, savoury food, household products, books, shoes and clothing.

Secret Society of Vegans

Secretsocietyofvegans.co.uk

London based vegan store with online shop. Sells a range of clothing, food and books. Well worth a visit if you are in London!

Alternatives Stores alternativestores.co.uk

Sells a wide range of vegan clothing, food and eco products, all of which are vegan.

Vegetarian Shoes

vegetarian-shoes.co.uk

Sells a wide range of men's and women's shoes and some accessories.

Bourgeois Boheme Ethical Wares

bboheme.co.uk

A mixture of formal and informal mens and womens shoes and some accessories.
Ethicalwares.com

Sells a range of men's and women's shoes and accessories and has a huge range of other vegan items, including guitar straps, vegan gardening supplies and fair trade items.

Goodness Direct

goodnessdirect.co.uk

Sells a range of groceries, cosmetics and toiletries. Not all vegan but it is easy to shop for vegan items only. Also stocks gluten free and other special diet foods.

Honest-to-Goodness honest-to-goodness.org.uk
Stocks a range of over 2,500 vegan, fairtrade and organic products, including food, household products, cosmetics and supplements.

Plamil plamilfoods.co.uk
Online shop sells Plamil's range of vegan mayonnaise, chocolate, milk alternatives and other products. All produced in a nut free factory.

Hannah Banana Bakery

hannahbananabaker.co.uk

Specialist bakery for vegan and gluten free people. Many items available to order online

Honesty Cosmetics Honestycosmetics.co.uk

Manufactures and sells a range of vegan skin and hair products. A wide selection includes perfumes, shaving products, feminine hygiene, deodorants, make up and much more.

Futher Information
Veganism Online
www.abolitionistapproach.com www.vegansociety.com www.animalrightsuk.blogspot.com www.sistahvegan.wordpress.com www.peacefulprarie.org www.veganfreak.com www.bostonvegan.org

Local Groups
Glasgow University Vegan Society: www.gla.ac.uk/ clubs/vegan, www.facebook.com/vegansug Vegan Edinburgh+Glasgow: http://vgn.me/a8 Scottish Vegans: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ scottishvegans

Health+Nutrition
Vegan Society Nutrition information:http://vgn.me/ag NHS information on vegan diets: http://vgn.me/ai American Dietetic Association Statement on vegan diets: http://vgn.me/ah Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: www.pcrm.org Boston Vegan Society: bostonvegan.org/nutrition Brenda Davis vegan nutritionist: www.brendadavisrd.com/ Forks over Knives lm on nutrition: forksoverknives.com/

Books
Gary L. Francione Introduction to Animal Rights: Your Child or the Dog? Bob Torres Making a Killing: The political economy of animal rights A. Breeze Harper Sistah Vegan: Black female vegans speak on food and identity Bob and Jenna Torres Vegan Freak Claire Askew Generation V: The Complete Guide to Going, Being, and Staying vegan as a Teenager Brenda Davis & Vesanto Melina Becoming Vegan: The complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant Based Diet

Recipes
Books Isa Chandra Moskovtiz & Terry Hope Romero Veganomicon, Vegan With a Vengeance, Vegan Nicola Graime Vegan Recipes Patrick-Gordeau The Vegan Table-Colleen Web www.vegansociety.com/lifestyle/food/recipes www.veganrecipes.org.uk www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/vegetarian/vegan www.theveganstoner.com www.blog.fatfreevegan.com www.veganyumyum.com www.veganjoy.blogspot.com www.ndingvegan.com

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56 billion land animals are killed for food purposes each year. These animals are no different from the dogs and cats that we recognise as individuals who lead rich emotional lives and whose interests in not suffering are respected. We cannot claim that animal use is necessary when all our nutritional needs can be met by plant based foods and a growing body of evidence is suggesting there may be health benets associated with doing this. The only reasons we have for continuing to use animal products are for reasons of taste, pleasure and convenience. A growing number of people are recognising that these reasons are not enough to justify ignoring the interests of sentient individuals. By adopting a vegan lifestyle you reject the idea that animals should be treated as commodities. Becoming vegan may seem daunting but this guide hopes to show that being vegan need not be complicated. There is a huge variety of vegan food available for all different tastes: exploring veganism doesn't mean a life of sacrice but allows a whole new range of food to be explored. Going vegan is better for you, the planet and most importantly respects the rights of animals not to be used as commodities.

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