When I first went vegan over 11 years ago, my journey was a gradual one inspired by food intolerances and a desire to transform my diet into something my body could live with. Over time, I read a number of books and my position on vegan diets versus a vegan lifestyle changed. My outlook change simply due to exposure and a different perspective. In the end, one book in … [Read more...]
Feel Synergized With The Synergy Company: Juiced Powder
Plant-Based Wellness Organic supplements for lifelong wellness. Who wouldn’t want that? This is what The Synergy Company is offering with their supplements of vitamins, veggie powders, superfoods, and SuperPure extracts. Synergy not only cares about the quality of their products, but they also care about the wellness of their customers. When I was given the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Veganism and Climate Change: How You Can Make a Difference
The media has done a relatively good job of informing the public in the last decade or so of the correlation of the meat industry and carnivore eating habits and its astounding effect on climate change. For example, in a recent scientific study, researchers found if there was a conversion globally towards vegetarian or low meat diets it would lower the mitigation costs fifty … [Read more...]
How Tiny House Living Meshes With the Vegan Mindset
We at Home Improvement Leads think that the values of veganism certainly intersect with tiny house living. Transitioning to these lifestyles can be both challenging and rewarding. Most vegans can list more than one motivation for changing their diet, shopping habits and lifestyle. In addition to protecting the rights and well-beings of fellow creatures, many people who eat a … [Read more...]
Lab Meat May Lead to Environmental Sustainability
The decision to consume fewer or no animal products is influenced by many factors including a desire to reduce animal cruelty and health concerns, while promoting environmental sustainability. Thanks to in vitro meat, the end of these concerns may be in the not too distant future. What Is In Vitro Meat? In vitro, or cultured, meat is grown in a lab resembling a brewery. The … [Read more...]
Interview With Vegan Presidential Candidate Clifton Roberts
If you haven't heard of it yet, The Humane Party was established in 2009 and is located in Los Angeles, California. It is the first political party committed to rights for all animals, not just the "human" kind, and the realization of a sustainable eco-friendly economy who are committed to only electing candidates who have committed to both personal and professional humane … [Read more...]
Meat Tax in Denmark to Address Environmental Issues
On April 25, 2016, The Denmark Ethics Council announced a proposed meat tax. This tax, initially applied to only beef products, will be in response to the country’s commitment to address the environmental issues contributing to climate change. The council maintains that this tax will help Denmark meet the demands of the legally binding agreement reached during the climate … [Read more...]
Tesla Embraces the Vegan Market
The leading car interior option for the majority of manufacturers is leather, which is why the idea of purchasing an eco-friendly and luxury car can be daunting for vegans. Tesla Motors, whose brand embodies sustainable luxe, has finally proposed a 100% vegan car. The highly desired electric car maker is now allowing eco-conscious enthusiasts order its fresh Model X sports … [Read more...]
Veganuary: The New January
It's the New Year and thousands of people are starting it off by celebrating Veganuary, a global campaign that encourages people to go vegan in January. This year marks the third annual Veganuary, and it is definitely catching on. The organization is expecting about 50,000 people to pledge in 2016—a significant increase from when it began in 2014 with about 3,000 people. … [Read more...]
5 (Unintended) Ways Going Vegan Changes You
Going vegan can involve a multitude of change, like losing weight and feeling happier. But there are many ways veganism changes you that you might not suspect. Learn how to argue (nicely) For a beginner, defending your beliefs can become rather overwhelming. Despite this, learning how to make an argument is an invaluable life skill. Veganism is still a foreign concept to … [Read more...]