As I edit a post, my curious five-year-old daughter sits on my lap and asks what I'm doing. I tell her that I am writing an article about being vegan. She jumps off my lap and returns a few seconds later with a marker and notebook. "I want to write something too!" she says, smiling a little too close to my face, but her excitement is contagious. I say, "Go for it! Let's write … [Read more...]
Archives for 2018
Paying More to Eat Vegan: The High Price of Peace
Hold the Meat! Give Me My Wallet! Although some restaurants and restaurant chains are slowly incorporating vegan options, it isn't fast enough and the prices just don't add up. Vegans are being grossly overcharged for our desire to be cruelty free. Charging us extra is cruel in itself. Who is standing up for vegans? When I ask a certain arched food chain to hold the meat … [Read more...]
Veganuary Changed Nearly One Third of All British Meals!
Once seen as just a hippy, radical lifestyle for bleeding hearts and animal rights activists, vegetarianism and veganism are rapidly becoming mainstream across the world. Figures released by market research company Kantar Worldpanel show that in the 12 weeks up to the end of January, 29 percent British meals contained no fish or meat. What’s more, British-based Quorn Foods has … [Read more...]
How I Transitioned My Family To A Vegan Lifestyle
Have you been thinking about transitioning your family to a vegan lifestyle? If so, you aren’t alone! More and more people are switching to plant-based diets, completely eliminating animal products from their lives. While there are a number of reasons they’re making this change, whether it’s for the animals or health reasons, it can be a stressful process. It’s not always … [Read more...]
Ethical Gift Ideas for Your Vegan Valentine
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love, but do you know the cost common gifts you may give come at? Due in part to massive commercialization of the holiday, many modern traditions have dire consequences for animals, the environment and people of the world. But thankfully, these gift ideas will help you win over your vegan valentine in a compassionate way, without … [Read more...]