Four and a half years ago I decided to do a cleanse. I had never done one before and thought it would be a great way to shed a few pounds and eat healthy, even for just a few days. I designed my cleanse based on what I had seen bouncing around on the Internet: no meat, no diary, no wheat, no alcohol, no caffeine and no soy. I decided to exclude fish and eggs as well to see how … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Whiten Your Teeth Naturally With These Vegan Foods
While there are plenty of commercial teeth whitening agents filled with chemicals, you don't have to harm your body or the environment to get a bright smile. Instead of harsh chemicals, here are a few vegan foods that will keep your teeth shining and smiling: An Apple A Day… The fibrous nature of an apple buffs your teeth and removes stains. It also contains malic … [Read more...]
Annoying Things Vegans Say To Omnivores And What You Can Say Instead
Remember this article? As per numerous polite suggestions from my beloved omni friends, it was requested I write an antipodal article from the omni perspective. As a vegan, I, of course, do not think I say anything annoying, so I had to do some field research on this one. Here are some annoying things vegans say to omnivores, what they may be trying to convey, and what they … [Read more...]
Mushrooms: Why You Should Be Eating Them This Fall
Although it is hard saying goodbye to the summer sun, you just cannot deny the wonderful abundance of the fall harvest. Squash, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and of course, pumpkin, are all great but no food group is quite as diverse and nutritionally powerful as fungi - also known as your friendly neighborhood mushroom. Mushrooms: The Secret Superfood Mushrooms are … [Read more...]
Southwest Kale Salad
This quick and delicious kale salad recipe is the perfect way to spice up lunchtime with a superfood! Southwest Kale Salad Save Print This simple, yet delicious, kale salad is a quick and easy way to spice up your midday meal! Author: Vegin' Out Recipe type: Lunch Cuisine: Southwest Serves: 6 Ingredients Salad: 3 bunches of kale, stems removed chopped ⅓ … [Read more...]
You Won’t Believe What Schools are Feeding Kids on Meatless Mondays
The Meatless Mondays movement was launched in 2003, largely to the credit of Sid Lerner and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for a Livable Future. Ever since, through the combined efforts of school officials, legislators, restaurant owners, celebrities, nutritionists and everyday people, Meatless Mondays has gained traction across the U.S. and is … [Read more...]
No Thanks, SeaWorld. Bigger Tanks Won’t Cut It for Orcas.
SeaWorld has been under siege ever since the popular documentary Blackfish highlighted the cruelty involved in their operations. Animal rights campaigners have successfully encouraged customers, consumers and even celebrities to boycott SeaWorld. This has damaged the public image and finances of the company more than anyone could have predicted. Bigger Tanks Won't Solve … [Read more...]
Non-Dairy Milk: The Next Big Beverage Sensation
Dunkin' Donuts Offers First Nationwide Non-Dairy Milk Option We have great news for all you vegan coffee fans: the legendary and extremely popular East Coast coffeehouse Dunkin' Donuts announced on September 3 that they have partnered with Blue Diamond to begin offering Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk as a dairy-free option for customers nationwide. In their press … [Read more...]
Who Knew These Vegan Foods Had So Much Protein?
Just about every vegetarian and vegan on Earth has been asked where they get their protein by friends, family, and even strangers. While this is often a well-meaning question, it is often met with rolled eyes as the person in question prepares to list (yet again) some of the foods through which he/she obtains protein. If you are a spouse, friend or family member of a vegan, or … [Read more...]
Humphrey the Rescued Lamb Survives Against All Odds
Found clinging to his dead mother, Humphrey is one determined little lamb. Rescued at just two weeks old, the teddy-bear-like appearance of this merino cross is deceptively cute. Humphrey is a lot more resilient than you might initially imagine. Despite being what many would call "too young to go it alone," Humphrey took his survival into his own hooves. With determined … [Read more...]