Munk Pack, like chipmunk? Oh my gosh, I love it! I was given the opportunity to sample three different flavors of Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze pouches. The pouches come in Apple Quinoa Cinnamon, Blueberry Acai Flax, Raspberry Coconut, Peach Chia Vanilla and Maple Pear Quinoa. Delicious and Nutritious They taste like your mama’s oatmeal with a yummy kick. I was worried cold … [Read more...]
MELT Organic: Make the Switch
What do vegans put on their toast? A number of butter substitutes are available. I only say “substitute” because it is the common nomenclature, but I usually just call it butter. I was recently given the opportunity to try MELT Organic brand butter. MELT is a fairly new product that is quickly gaining popularity. To give this review a fair go, I spent the weekend baking and … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned During My Vegan Pregnancy
Congratulations, you've created life! To help you along, here are ten things I learned during my vegan pregnancy: 1) Doctors Are Supportive of a Vegan Pregnancy I was nervous that I would get kicked out of the doctor’s office when I told them I was following a vegan lifestyle, but I was actually met with praise. My midwife told me that a vegan pregnancy was a healthy way to … [Read more...]
Vegan Thanksgiving: Your Comprehensive How To
If you are vegan, chances are not all of your friends nor everyone in your family shares this same lifestyle. Chances are even greater that you remember your pre-vegan days. So much fun, tradition, bonding and emotion is tied to holidays. So how can vegans have a vegan Thanksgiving and still hold true to the fondness of the holidays? Read on... Be Charitable While you are … [Read more...]
Veganism: Beyond What You Eat
If you are leading a vegan lifestyle and are careful about what you put into your mouth, you may also want to consider what you put on your body and into your environment. Skin is an organ - in fact, skin is the largest organ on your body. Since skin is porous, whatever we put onto our skin is absorbed into our bodies. So, not only are you what you eat, you are what you put on … [Read more...]
Vegan Pantry: 15 Supplies You Need to Have
Whether you are new to veganism or a seasoned vegan, here are the basics every vegan pantry must have: Core Items for Your Vegan Pantry Almond Milk (or soy, cashew, hemp, oat, etc.) - For baking or creamy sauces, alternative milks are a seamless substitute. Nutritional Yeast - As vegans do not eat cheese, you may be missing your childhood macaroni and cheese; but have no … [Read more...]
Travel Tips for Vegans
If you have the travel bug like I do, you may have encountered the challenge of eating vegan while traveling outside of the U.S. Fortunately, many other countries are on the vegan bandwagon too, and I have yet to starve while on vacation. Here is a robust collection of simple, fast travel tips to make your life easier. Learn the language Learn how to say "I am vegan" in the … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Vegan Halloween Guide
Remember that you can have a spooky vegan Halloween too! Here is your guide to living vegan this Halloween: Treats Beware of seemingly vegan candies. I hand out a variety of candy to my trick-or-treaters and receive no complaints (or eggings)! The following treats have proven to be smash hits in my neighborhood: Swedish Fish, a gummy, chewy fish-shaped candy. Dum-dum … [Read more...]
You’ll Never Guess What the FBI Finally Did!
On October 27, 2012, southern California resident Andre Delgado poured lighter fluid on Buddy, a 3-year-old basset hound adopted from Bassett Hound Rescue of Southern California, then set the dog on fire. The incident was reported by a neighbor. Police arrived at the scene to find Buddy had suffered severe burns, and later died. After investigating the evidence, Delgado was … [Read more...]
Tips for the Vegan Newbie
While only a small percentage of people throughout the world are full-time vegans, interest in the concept and diet is rising faster than any time in history. The fact that you are reading an article on Vegaprocity right now means you are one of the curious. I congratulate you on your courageous voyage towards truth and healthy living. To aid your quest, let me offer you … [Read more...]