It is So Easy to Go Vegan! You were already eating vegan and you did not even know it! Do you want to go vegan? Making the leap from the Standard American Diet or even vegetarianism may seem less like it is over a puddle and more like the ocean. Fear not! There are mainstream foods that you are eating already that can make transition seamless. This list is not the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Beyond Nutrition: Is Tofu Good for You?
Plant-based, versatile, and oh-so-tasty, tofu is an easy option for many vegans. Whether it is silken or firm, the block of processed soy beans can be used in a variety of dishes. You can make vegan cheesecake, “chicken” nuggets, or simply marinate the cubes in soy sauce and throw them in a veggie stir-fry. In addition, an unopened package of tofu can usually stay good in your … [Read more...]
Hump Day Blues? Brighten Your Wednesday with Cute Camels
Hump Day Got You Down? We all know Wednesdays can be tough. It is the middle of the week, and Friday seems like light years away. We at Vegaprocity like to shake up the mundane by watching cute animal videos, and since it's Hump Day, cute camel videos only seemed appropriate. Baby Camel's Adorable Story This little camel, named Elizabeth, is making her home at the Yorkshire … [Read more...]
Vegan Options Abound: A Growing Trend
On Feb. 17, Starbucks will unveil its second non-dairy milk option: coconut milk. For years, they have offered organic soymilk in their beverages, but the addition of coconut to the vegan options is significant for a few reasons. For one thing, it means people are demanding vegan options as alternatives to meat and dairy and mainstream venues are listening. The coconut … [Read more...]
Beyoncé Wants You to Be Vegan
Beyoncé's Vegan Headlines “That's Chef Bey to You!” “Beyoncé Wants You to Get Your Kale On” “Beyoncé Wants to Turn the Whole World Vegan” These are just a few of the headlines covering the news on the Beyoncé vegan diet craze. News is spreading like wildfire that she and Jay-Z have created their own plant-based meal delivery service. Whether “22 Days Nutrition” is truly a … [Read more...]
Veganism is a Form of Activism
Many vegans and vegetarians prioritize their ethics and beliefs ahead of society’s expectations. We become so used to the feeling of being the “odd person out” at social gatherings or at work---when everyone else is enjoying a burger or a piece of birthday cake that we deny ourselves because of our beliefs---that it almost no longer even registers as a feeling. Still, there … [Read more...]
How to Kick Your Body’s Cheese Addiction
Hold the Cheese, Please! Many people, vegans and omnivores alike, have a love-hate relationship with cheese. While people often love it for the taste, they loathe it for the saturated fat content, and yet they cannot seem to break their cheese addiction. The average American consumes over thirty pounds of cheese annually, and it is one of the largest source of saturated … [Read more...]
Android’s “Friends Furever” Ad Goes Viral- and It’s Adorable!
Android's new "Friends Furever" ad, which inspires viewers to "Be together. Not the same." has gone viral. The adorable compilation features friends of different species playing together, helping each other and just being best friends. Watch as the quirky pairs go to sleep after a fun-filled day: Who's That Singing? According to News Everyday, "Rodney Miller has … [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...]