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...]
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...]
Vegan Sentient: Food for Thought
Sentient beings. We hear these words everywhere; on the news, in passing conversations and on social media. But what do the words "sentient being" really mean and why should we even think about them? Everyone may have their own interpretation as to what the phrase refers to, so let's take a moment to look at the many interpretations, vegan sentient and why they affect our daily … [Read more...]
Guinness Goes Vegan After 256 Years
After years of pressure by vegetarians and vegans, makers of the creamy stout Guinness is going vegan. According to The New York Times, the Irish company announced it will stop using fish bladders during the brewing process, making it fully vegetarian and vegan friendly brew. Fish and Beer Was a Thing? Shocked? Who knew fish guts were a part of the brewing process? Few … [Read more...]
How Can I Get People to Go Vegan?
Getting People to Go Vegan: Harder Than We Think? As vegans, we would love to see the entire world undergo a vegan transformation. To do our part, many of us are on a constant crusade to get people to go vegan, especially those close to us such as friends, family, and coworkers. There is no denying that vegans are a passionate and dedicated bunch, but this battle, even on a … [Read more...]
How One Cleanse Turned Me Vegan and Changed My Life
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...]
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...]
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...]