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Iron:
Dried fruits such as raisins and figs, dark green leafy vegetables, molasses, seaweed (kelp) black walnuts, almonds, and cashews. Butter:
Vegan margarine is the best non-dairy substitute for butter and will work well with anything you need butter for, whether you're baking cookies or you need something to spread on your toast. Many margarine brands contain a bit of dairy in the form of lactose or whey, making them unsuitable as a dairy substitute, so be sure to read the label carefully. The only downside to using margarine instead of butter is that it may contain hydrogenated oils, which are not healthy. If this is a concern for you, look for a dairy-free vegan margarine that contains no trans-fats or hydrogenated oils, such as Earth Balance, a popular brand amongst dairy-free eaters and vegans.
Cheese:
If you I need a dairy-free substitute for cheese, I recommend looking for a cheese substitute that is labeled vegan. Some brands of nondairy soy-based cheese contain a bit of casein or caseinate. My top recommendation is the Vegan Gourmet brand of vegan cheese from Follow Your Heart. These are soy-based cheeses. They contain no whey, casein, rennet, or other animal products.
Honey:
Maple syrup, blackstrap molasses, date sugar.
Clothing Alternatives:
Wool:
Use Acrylic, Rayon, or Orion for sweaters, blankets etc.
Leather:
Use non-leather shoes, belt, purses, wallets etc.
Silk:
Use acetate, nylon, or satin.
Fur:
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