Allergies to foods are generally triggered by specific proteins within the foods. In order to diagnose a food allergy, a diet trial must be completed. This involves feeding a strictly limited diet, or “elimination diet,” for a period of eight to 12 weeks. AAFCO states that not more than 9% of the crude protein in a diet should be “pepsin indigestible,” meaning that at least 91% of the protein content of AAFCO-approved foods should be digestible protein. Therefore, diets that …
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Whether it’s caring for animals, the environment, or one’s own health, there is a multitude of reasons to choose a vegan lifestyle. Farming animals for meat and dairy requires space and huge amounts of water and feed. The livestock industry alone generates nearly 15% of all man made greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, across the animal kingdom there is huge variation in foods that are eaten. Many animals, like us, are omnivores, and are adapted to eating a combination of plants …