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Veganism and vegetarianism are admirable ways of living, ones that put ethical consumption and environmental and ecological consciousness at the forefront of their priorities. However, it&#39;s not a stretch to say that practitioners of these lifestyles have been given a bad rap by those who have a holier-than-thou attitude and preach frankly ridiculous ideas on the degree of commitment one must have in order to be fully vegan. From calling someone out for watching the TV show&nbsp;Bob&#39;s Burgers&nbsp;to believing that those who are still adjusting to the vegan lifestyle can&#39;t have cravings for non-vegan food, here are some of the most insufferable instances where vegans were caught gatekeeping.

15 Infuriating Times Vegans Were Caught Gatekeeping In The Most Insufferable Way Possible

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Trying to plan your Purple Carrot meals but aren&#39;t sure to where start?&nbsp;We got you. We&#39;ve&nbsp;listed some of the&nbsp;best and most popular Purple Carrot recipes currently available (with various nutrition info for each).&nbsp;With all the most popular (and, therefore, delicious)&nbsp;recipes&nbsp;listed at the top, all you need to do is scroll down to find your next meal.

Unlike other meal delivery plans, Purple Carrot uses entirely plant-based ingredients. Dedicated to delivering great-tasting meals chock full of greens and grains, Purple Carrot has&nbsp;even started its <a href="https://thespoon.tech/purple-carrot-launches-frozen-meals-at-whole-foods-stores/" target="_blank">own frozen foods line</a>. And while there are plenty of different vegan meal options to choose from (including high-protein, gluten-free, and more), this list is strictly sticking to all the dinner recipes, cause everyone knows dinner&#39;s the best meal of the day.

From delicious options like&nbsp;Smoky Portobello Tacos to simple meals like&nbsp;Palestinian Stuffed Peppers, each Purple Carrot recipe is designed to leave you (and your belly) happy. How many of these have you tried? More importantly, which meals&nbsp;did you like the most?

Vote up all the Purple Carrot&nbsp;recipes you loved and enjoyed&nbsp;the most. And if your favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-who-are-vegan/people-in-sports" target="_blank">vegan-friendly</a> meal is missing, add it below!

The Most Delicious Purple Carrot Meals, Ranked

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Eating healthy foods is a bit of a relative concept, especially with the gift of hindsight. What was once considered healthy may now amount to one of many food fads that continue to enter the diet landscape. The Atkins diet, paleo diet, and other low-carb diet options have come and gone for decades, and&nbsp;while many have reappeared in different forms, they often claim to be a healthy alternative to mainstream eating habits. Within <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/photos-of-grocery-stores-then-and-now/kellen-perry" target="_blank">vintage grocery stores</a> and modern markets alike, it was always possible to find fad health foods.

Food fads over the past century reveal a lot about how people viewed their relationships with food, the availability of information about eating, and how resources and preferences may not have always aligned. Nutrients, weight loss, strength - these have all been factors in determining the best foods to eat. The history of health&nbsp;food is&nbsp;as complicated as any assessment of the past, but it&#39;s obvious consumers, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-foodies-ate-every-decade-20th-century/ryan-sargent" target="_blank">foodies</a>,&nbsp;and advertising professionals throughout the 20th century have&nbsp;considered many foods healthy.

What Health Nuts Ate In Every Decade Since The Turn Of The 20th Century

Healthy Food Trends Over The Years: What Health Nuts Ate In Every Decade

Melissa Sartore

Lists about everything from the best burger toppings to the most unbelievable things to ever happen inside fast food restaurants. 

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Eating on the run can be difficult for those watching their weight, but it&#39;s not impossible to stick to a diet if you&#39;re&nbsp;choosing healthy&nbsp;fast food options. There are lesser evils hidden among the supersized options. These fast food menu items are healthier than other fast food choices, but still are fast food and likely only best in moderation.

Most doctors will advise that eating fast food is not part of a healthy diet, but busy lives, work, and being away from home often does not leave a lot of choice in the matter. Luckily, many fast food restaurants are providing healthier choices for adult and children&#39;s meals.

Just because you&#39;re forced to eat fast food does not mean you are required to select the 1,000-calorie burger or eat like a professional competitive eater. Skipping the burger and fries in favor of a grilled <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fast-food-chicken-sandwiches/ranker-food" target="_blank">chicken sandwich</a> (hold the mayo) or a salad is often the best bet (be sure to check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fast-food-salads/chef-jen" target="_blank">best fast food salads</a>, if that&#39;s your thing). And better yet, you can always skip the bun and ask that your sandwich be lettuce-wrapped for an even <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/low-calorie-fast-food/chef-jen" target="_blank">lower-calorie fast food option</a> that also skimps on carbs.

Remember these selections the next time you find yourself in a situation where fast food is the only option or add your own healthy pick to this list.

What are the healthiest fast food choices in America? Take a look at this list and see for yourself.&nbsp;And if you&#39;re sick of your diet, check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-unhealthy-fast-food-items-in-america/chef-jen" target="_blank">unhealthiest fast food items in America</a>.

The Healthiest Fast Food Choices in America

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Day or night, rain or shine, YouTube is always there for you. "Like" and Subscribe to these top YouTubers and channels to let them know you appreciate their loyal company.

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Before heading off to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-keto-fast-food-restaurants/ranker-food" target="_blank">McDonald&#39;s for keto-friendly options</a>, prepare for ketosis with the best keto YouTube channels. From keto recipes&nbsp;to diet tips, these popular keto YouTubers&nbsp;create helpful&nbsp;videos on the ketogenic diet and lifestyle.&nbsp;What are the best keto diet&nbsp;channels on YouTube?&nbsp;

When ranking the best keto&nbsp;YouTubers, Keto Connect and Stephanie Person&nbsp;are definitely in the top ten. Along with posting delicious keto friendly recipes and muscle building&nbsp;workouts, these trending keto people also share keto food reviews, before-and-after transformations, and budget-friendly shopping guides. Other good YouTube keto channels&nbsp;include Keeping It Keto with Feliciannurse, Caveman Keto, Cooking Keto with Kristie, and Michelle Rock.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vote up the best keto&nbsp;channels on YouTube, and add your favorite Keto YouTube channels missing from this list.&nbsp;

The Best Keto Diet YouTubers

The 20+ Best Keto Diet and Recipes YouTube Channels, Ranked

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The best natural dog foods for your pet, including some of the best organic dog foods. When it comes to man's best friend, there is no doubt that every owner wants to get the right pet food for their dog. This list of the finest natural and organic dog foods is here to let you know what's available and to answer the question of &quot;what natural dog food should I give my pet&quot;.These high quality natural pet foods are some of the ones that concerned pet owners choose to feed their dogs with special dietary needs, dogs with sensitive stomachs, dogs who are fussy eaters, or dogs who have allergies and need special dog food. No two dogs are alike, and there's a chance that the best natural dog food for one animal is not the same for another. If you have tried one or more of these natural pet foods, make sure to vote for the best quality natural dog foods so other dog owners will know what the greatest natural dog food for their dog might be.What are the best natural dog foods? What are the top organic dog foods? Are natural dog foods better for dogs? What <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pet-food-companies/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pet food manufacturers</a> offer natural dog foods? Is one type of pet food better than others? These are some of the questions that will be addressed in this user ranked list of the best natural dog foods. If you don't see your favorite natural pet food brand on the list, make sure to add it so other dog owners can see what the top natural dog food for their pet might be.

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Real tales of terror from real people doing normal things, like playing the Powerball and using tampons. These creepy lists contain crazy true stories that will make your skin crawl. 

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If we are what we eat, most of us are walking, talking handfuls of baby carrots, late-night blocks of cheese, and shameful combos of drive-thru garbage, including all the bonus fries in the bottom of the bag. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #hereforagoodtimenotalongtime

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In the quest to be thin, women (and men) will do anything to achieve their goals. Often this means turning to &quot;fad diets&quot; or &quot;crash diets&quot; that insist you'll be thin in no time! As long as you only eat grapefruit juice or guzzle their brand of low-calorie shake. It's maddening! But it's also extremely dangerous.Our list covers some of the worst weight loss horror stories caused by crash dieting. From embarrassing but less intense problems like uncontrollable diarrhea, to programs and pills that sent dieters to the psych ward, these crash diet horror stories will make you think twice about popping that weight loss supplement. And that's not even the scariest outcome. Some people died from their diets!Let's just say that diet pills, or any pills that promise rapid weight loss, are bad news. And any diet that requires you to restrict your caloric intake to under 500 calories is probably not one you want to do - even if you do have fit into your wedding dress or prom dress in two weeks. After reading these stories you'll think twice about the Master Cleanse, the Grapefruit diet, and just about every other diet pill that's being sold.&nbsp;Another lesson learned: if you start to feel dizzy, nauseous, or happen to pass out while at work, chances are the diet you're doing is not healthy. And of course, you'll want to consult a doctor before making any crazy changes to your diet. Bottom line: diet and exercise are still the way to go. We know it sucks!Check out this list of the worst things that can go wrong on a crash diet, and let us know which horror stories will keep you away from dieting forever!

20 Terrifying Crash Diet Horror Stories

Crash Diets: Horror Stories 

Jessica Lawshe

List of the best bodybuilding foods, as ranked by bodybuilders and health food professionals. Becoming a bodybuilder is hard work both mentally and physically. Anybody can lift weights, but it takes much more dedication to commit your life and body to the bodybuilding lifestyle. Part of the bodybuilding lifestyle is deeply connected to food. Without the right diet,bodybuilders cannot reach their full potential. Bodybuilders need to constantly think about getting enough protein, the right amount of carbohydrates, and staying away from foods that are bad for muscles. Muscle-building food often contains antioxidants, omega-3, and other essential nutrients. While many bodybuilders opt to take supplements that are designed to help build muscles, by sticking to a diet of the foods on this list bodybuilders can get all the vital nutrients they need. This list includes everything from fish with the fish oil and omega-3 that keeps away inflammation of the muscles to almonds which contain fiber, protein, vitamin E, and vitamin B, which help with energy metabolism.What are the best foods for bodybuilders? This list contains every food that a bodybuilder needs every day to ensure they’re healthy overall, full of energy, and ready for the day’s tough workout. If your favorite bodybuilding food isn't on the list of the best body building foods, make sure to add it.

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The Best Bodybuilding Foods

Best Bodybuilding Foods List | Top Foods To Build Muscle

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A list of root vegetables and tubers. These are edible plants in which the leaves, stems, flowers, or roots are edible. This list does not include edible plants that are funguses, seeds, or treated as fruits. Something to consider: the word vegetable is based on culinary tradition. It is not scientific. Edible plants traditionally used to make savory dishes are typically considered to be <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-delicious-vegetables-v1?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">types of vegetables</a>. That said, some vegetables are occasionally used to also make sweet dishes, such as carrots, rhubarb, and even avocados. While some of the vegetables on this list may be eaten raw, more often than not, vegetables are cooked. So whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or just a well rounded carnivore, enjoy this list of root vegetables and tubers. If you want to add your favorite root veggies to this list, just type in the name and click add. While you're at it, don't forget to vote for your favorites!

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The best sulfate-free shampoos manage to clean hair effectively without stripping color and/or natural oils. So, what are the best sulfate-free shampoos? Switching to a shampoo that is free of Sodium Lauryl and Laureth Sulfates can potentially help your hair hold color much longer than it normally would, no matter what your hair type is. Yes, the SLS does increase lather in the shampoo, so that takes a bit of getting used to - but many of the sulfate free shampoos on this list do, in fact, lather well. The brands on this sulfate free shampoo list are some of the best, most effective sulfate free shampoos on the market right now. Agree? Vote the shampoo up! And if you&#39;ve tried, and absolutely hated, one of these sulfate free shampoo brands, be sure to vote it down.

Here&#39;s the thing with using a sulfate free shampoo: you have to do your homework. Read the label on the shampoo bottle and make sure it clearly says &quot;sulfate free.&quot; Next, check the ingredients and be certain that you don&#39;t see &quot;Sodium Lauryl&quot; or &quot;Sodium Laureth Sulfates.&quot; Due diligence is key when finding a great sulfate free shampoo.

Another potential benefit of switching to an SLS free shampoo: if you have very dry/damaged hair, the shampoo will be less harsh. Also, some people with sensitive skin or a sensitive scalp could benefit from a switch. The fewer chemicals, the better. On this list, are several no sulfate shampoo brands. Some of these lines include sulfate free shampoos for fine hair, dry hair, color-treated hair and the like. Be sure to select a sulfate free shampoo that fits your needs.

If you&#39;ve got a sulfate free shampoo that you simply can&#39;t do without, definitely comment on this list! Everyone&#39;s looking for that magic shampoo that has few chemicals and still manages to make hair look amazing.

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Snacks under 25 Calories? Yes, please. 25 Calorie or lower snacks are perfect for easing your hunger. These snacks under 25 calories are tasty and filling, so you won't even notice they are only 25 cal. These filling foods under 25 calories allow you to keep your metabolism up and not get bogged down. What food is 25 calories, you ask? Plenty of fruit and veggies and whole grains. Use these low 25 calorie foods to plan your daily eating in a list. These foods are ridiculously low calorie options for mid-meal bites.There are some great, and HEALTHY, snacks on this list. You won't feel guilty chomping down on these healthy snack choices.

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The Best Snacks Under 25 Calories

25 Calorie Snacks | List of Low-Calorie Foods Under 25 Calories

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Vegans certainly deserve admiration for their adherence to a strict dietary lifestyle, but that all changes when they demand&nbsp;it from you. To keep you sane and to keep vegans from getting too gassed up by all the beans they consume, people began creating&nbsp;laughable vegan memes. Every time your Earth-focused friends try to shame you for smearing brie on a cracker, pull up one of these hilarious vegan memes to ensure they keep their almond milk to themselves.

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-anti-vegan-signs/nathandavidson" target="_blank">Anti-vegan restaurant signs</a>&nbsp;started the heavy lifting, but now the denizens of the internet are taking up arms against the vegan vehemence that makes you feel terrible for putting cream&nbsp;in your coffee. Now, instead of letting the vegans and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/quitting-veganism-why-vegans-quit/anncasano" target="_blank">former vegans</a> get your goat, use these memes to remind them that plants, whether vegans realize it or not, have feelings too. Just be warned - some of these memes contain adult language.

25 Memes About Vegans That Will Crack You Up

Samantha Dillinger

Fruits & Vegetables

A list of beans and other legumes. These are edible plants in which the leaves, stems, flowers, or roots are edible. This list does not include edible plants that are funguses, seeds, or treated as fruits. What are the tastiest beans? Something to consider: the word vegetable is based on culinary tradition. It is not scientific. Edible plants traditionally used to make savory dishes are typically considered vegetables. That said, some vegetables are occasionally used to also make sweet dishes, such as carrots, rhubarb, and even avocados. While some of the vegetables on this list may be eaten raw, more often than not, vegetables are cooked. So whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or just a well rounded carnivore, enjoy this list of beans and other legumes.

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The Tastiest Beans & Legumes

Tastiest Beans | List of Edible Beans & Legumes

Ready for a real health hack that will give you results you've never dreamed possible? It's easy: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." (-Michael Pollan) Vote for your faves.

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What are the best ways to eat vegetables? This list includes some of the best vegetable ideas. If you’re looking to get a little more green on your plate, and you need more ways to eat veggies, take a look.When it comes to vegetable recipe ideas, the possibilities are virtually endless. Sure, you can go with the traditional salad – but keep in mind, salads allow you to pack a ton of different, yummy veggies into one simple meal. Need more protein? Add some grilled chicken. Want something a little different? Add some fruit, like grapefruit. Want to boost your omega 3’s? Add a little sliced avocado. When it comes to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/how-to?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">how to</a> eat vegetables, the answer is simple: any way you like!In terms of good ways to make and eat veggies, think outside the box a bit. Need a quick, easy solution for how to prepare vegetables? Throw your favorites all together, and make them into a taco. Everyone loves tacos, after all. And it may not be a true vegetable based dish, but a veggie lasagna is another excellent way to incorporate more ways to eat veggies. Vote for your top choices of ways to eat a vegetable here, and then, get to the kitchen to start making your meals.

The Best Ways to Eat Vegetables, Ranked by Deliciousness

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Old Stuff

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, supermarket shelves around the US were suddenly overflowing with different types of dieting beverages and snacks, all promising effortless weight loss.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slim-fast-flavors/ranker-food" target="_blank">SlimFast</a> meal replacement shakes, which had been pulled from shelves in the 1970s, were re-released&nbsp;in 1984 to become a big part of this &#39;80s diet beverage trend. SlimFast&#39;s history, however,&nbsp;goes much deeper than its celebrity endorsements and sudden rise to success.&nbsp;

The company&#39;s history is deeply intertwined with ebbs and flows inherent to the dieting culture that was pervasive during the &#39;80s and &#39;90s, when shedding pounds by any means necessary took precedent over meeting minimum daily nutrition&nbsp;values. But much to the dismay of SlimFast&rsquo;s inventor, S. Daniel Abraham, the product&rsquo;s success waned almost as drastically as it had risen&nbsp;when the prominence of healthful living trends overtook the dieting mentality.

How SlimFast Became A Billion-Dollar Diet Craze And Faded Away Into Health Fad Heaven

How Slim-Fast Milkshakes Became A Diet Craze Then Wasted Away Into Health-Fad Heaven

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What makes a vegan quit the vegan lifestyle?

It&rsquo;s not easy going totally plant-based. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/omnivores-describe-vegans-who-crossed-the-line/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">As a vegan</a>, a person&nbsp;does not consume any animal products, but not just&nbsp;meat, poultry, and fish.&nbsp;They also do not consume anything derived from an animal, including dairy, eggs, or even honey. They&nbsp;also do not wear clothes or jewelry made from animals, like leather or fur coats. A lot of people may try out veganism for health or moral reasons, but it&rsquo;s not a lifestyle for everyone. It&rsquo;s extreme and can be hard to maintain. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/9igaa8/serious_exvegetariansexvegans_of_reddit_what_made/" target="_blank">In a subreddit</a>, Redditors <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hilarious-vegan-memes/samantha-dillinger" target="_blank">explain why they quit&nbsp;being a vegan</a> and offer insight into the lifestyle.

Former Vegans Describe Why They Abandoned Veganism

Quitting Veganism: Former Vegans Say Why They Quit The Lifestyle

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The very best salad ingredients, be them veggies, cheese, meats or other items, are the essential components that when combined transform the individual items into a real salad. Alone, these items are all delicious, but when you add them together and toss them with a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-salad-dressings/chef-jen" target="_blank">delicious salad dressing</a>, a yummy salad is created.

In fact, it&#39;s the salad ingredients or toppings that distinguish one salad from another. Take the Caesar salad&nbsp;for instance and it&#39;s traditional toppings of Parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, croutons and a garlicky dressing. Greek salads&nbsp;are the same with the likes of feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickled beets, peperoncini peppers, cucumbers and an olive oil-oregano dressing making these individual items combine to create something better than the sum of the original parts.

Whether you&#39;re a fan of traditional salads like the Waldorf&nbsp;or the classic cobb or just a simple garden salad with lettuce, tomato and dressing, it&#39;s safe to assume we can all agree that the ingredients make the salad. We&#39;ve all seen the salad bars stocked with a wide variety of vegetables, cheeses, meats, nuts and dressings, and just as there are endless options for salad toppings, there are endless combinations for which to create out own definition of a perfect salad.

Perhaps that flexibility and the fact that there is no wrong way to make a salad, is what makes salad a wonder food. As an added bonus, for the most part, unless you pick fatty dressings and high-calorie toppings, salads are also healthy (often rich in&nbsp;<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/a866biroiq5A76687F576A97AAA" target="_blank">proteins and nutrients</a>). That&#39;s a double bonus if we ever saw one.