Ice cream genius Ben and Jerry’s is inching closer to unleashing dairy-free vegan ice cream for all. The wait will end soon! An urgency for a dairy-free ice cream option ensued with over 28,000 signatures accumulating on a Change.org petition asking Ben and Jerry’s to create a vegan variety. As a direct result, the ice cream titan came out with a quick announcement this … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
4 Vegan Holiday Desserts Even Your Non-Vegan Relatives Will Love
Although the world is becoming a more welcoming place for vegans with every passing year, the holidays can still be a tough time for those who abstain from all animal products. Many restaurants now offer vegan options, but Grandma’s kitchen? Not so much. Even if your family members are respectful of your dietary restrictions, they may not go above and beyond to cook vegan … [Read more...]
Vegan Businesses Enter the “Shark Tank”
“Shark Tank” is an Emmy Award winning TV series featuring a panel of established entrepreneurs. The panel is approached by other entrepreneurs that want to start, grow or save their businesses. The panelists decide whether or not they want to invest their own money into the business. And get this; a variety of the vegan businesses were featured! Wink Frozen Desserts … [Read more...]
Recipes for a Vegan Thanksgiving
A vegan Thanksgiving can be one of the best ways to show people that living a compassionate lifestyle does not mean boring meals or sacrificing flavor. Vegan holiday cooking resources abound. With plenty of sites and cookbooks, there is no reason for your guests to go hungry this Thanksgiving. Just a sampling of beautiful vegan holiday and formal dinner books … [Read more...]
Homemade Potato Chips
Who doesn't love to snack on potato chips? Someone watching out for their sodium and waistline, that's who. Here's an easy, healthy way to cook homemade potato chips that will cost you next to nothing: 5.0 from 1 reviews Homemade Potato Chips Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins A simple and healthier version … [Read more...]
Vegan Girl’s Guide to Cruelty Free Tampons
There is a plenitude of vegan beauty products out there from hair dye to nail polish and everything in between, but feminine products are usually left out of the discussion. Like every other dollar you spend, your monthly purchase is a vote either for or against the animals. Who are you voting for? The chances are, if you use the mainstream brands of pads or tampons, you are … [Read more...]
Vegan Fast Food: Amy’s Drive Thru
American fast food has a bad reputation of overflowing with empty calories and unhealthiness. Amy’s Drive Thru is on a mission to change that. The specific mission of Amy’s Drive Thru is to “return to the roots of American fast food, serving lovingly handcrafted food to nourish hard working citizens, busy families, and road-weary travelers.” According to the Center of … [Read more...]
Cancer From Red Meat Will Make You Go Vegan
Carnivores might want to reconsider having that burger for dinner, and doubly reconsider putting bacon on it. Americans are becoming more mindful of what they eat and this has led to many more people adopting a vegan diet, and it's a trend that isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The wellness industry has been growing popularity and seems to have everyone ditching … [Read more...]
For the Love of Fall : Make Your Own Vegan Soup
Scarves, hats, hiking shoes, apple orchards, and pumpkin patches -- smells like fall to me. This means my favorite Sunday night activity is back: soup making! Why do I love soup so? Besides the deliciousness, soups are healthy, simple to make, and inexpensive -- particularly for vegans and vegetarians. In a simple stew, you can pack in a ton of your daily protein and … [Read more...]
Jon Stewart to Open Animal Sanctuary
Jon Stewart steps down as host of The Daily Show and steps up to save neglected and abused animals after announcing his plan to turn his farm in Middletown, New Jersey into an animal sanctuary for animals rescued from factory farms. While being honored at the annual Farm Sanctuary Gala in New York City on October 24, Jon and his wife Tracey announced their plans to become … [Read more...]