As far back as we can remember, our parents told us to drink cow's milk because it will make us grow up big and strong. Who on earth started this rumor? And why on earth do we feed milk to our most precious of beings— our babies? Simply put, cow's milk is not fit for human consumption, let alone that of an infant. In the 1950’s, Big Dairy convinced the government that … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
11 Annoying Things People Say to Vegans and What You Can Say Instead
As a card carrying introvert, I do not always navigate social situations with the grace of a gazelle. However, after living vegan for a few years, I have finally crafted my responses to the most common questions posed by omnivores (aka omnis) to vegans. Vegans and omnis can be great friends, just as long as they don't say these 11 things and rephrase their statements and … [Read more...]
6 Things Vegans are Tired of Hearing From Other Vegans
Just because a group of people share a lifestyle choice rarely, if ever, means they all share the same opinion. Vegans are no exception; in fact, they're the rule. Certain utterances can surprise, shock and occasionally segregate vegans from each other. Here are a few oddities that can be heard amongst vegan circles, and what you can do instead. 1. “Violence is worth using … [Read more...]
Make Your Mornings Run Smooth-ie With This Fast and Fresh Recipe
Vegan or not, many parents' morning routines are so jam-packed with getting themselves and their children ready, they don't always have time for a nutritious and filling breakfast. It's so easy to hand the kiddos a Pop-Tart and a juice box before rushing everyone out the door, without even thinking how the nutritional content, or lack thereof, of the "most important meal of the … [Read more...]
5 Vegan Cookbooks You Need in Your Kitchen Now
Sure, there are plenty of vegan food blogs online, but sometimes there's nothing so satisfying as cracking open a cookbook and chancing upon a tried and true recipe. By flipping a good ole-fashioned page, you're bound to find the perfect recipe, whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between. With these five cookbooks, you can start building up your recipe … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Go Vegan (8 of Them I Bet You Didn’t Know)
1. Health & Longevity Chances are if you're reading this article on a vegan website, you're already familiar with the slew of positive health benefits associated with a plant-based diet. By now everyone knows this: you will live longer and lighter with lower cholesterol and blood pressure on a vegan diet. Is it any wonder veganism is making the rounds in Hollywood? Ellen … [Read more...]
Eat Vegan to Boost Your Immune System
We all know a strong immune system is needed for optimum health and wellbeing, but not everyone understands the connection between our eating habits and our immune systems. Fatty foods, refined and processed foods all weaken the immune system, while whole, plant-based foods strengthen it. Made up of a complex network of cells and organs, the immune system is the body’s … [Read more...]