8 Foods You Thought Were Vegan or Vegetarian But Aren't
Fish bladders in beer? Gelatin in gummy bears? Cartilage in yogurt? Grody! Check out my slideshow guide to “8 Foods You Thought Were Vegan or Vegetarian But Aren’t” for Livestrong.
Without proper planning, it can be challenging to eat a healthy and balanced vegetarian or vegan diet. There are specific nutrients you need to be aware of -- including iron, calcium and vitamins B12 and D -- and you may find yourself reading a lot of nutrition labels to figure out which foods have which nutrients. You may also need to peruse the ingredients list. While there are obvious offenders to a vegetarian or vegan diet, there are some seemingly innocent foods that don't quite make the cut. Here's a list of seven common foods you thought were vegan or vegetarian but, surprisingly, are not.
