December in Colorado has been a treat. We've had days warm enough to relive sumer, but cool enough to remember it's fall. I got to mix one of my favorite summer activities in a fall kind of way: grilling underneath the cotton-candy sky and smelling the smoky bliss of the classic vegan hot dogs and burgers combination. Thanks to Lightlife, I got the opportunity to introduce my … [Read more...]
How To Cut 7 Tricky Vegetables (Don’t Give Up On Your Veggies Yet!)
Eating a colorful plate full of veggies is wonderful! They make us feel healthy and good about ourselves. However, what happens when we're feeling adventurous and buy a new vegetable -- and don't know the 'proper' way to cut it? It kind of makes us want to give up, throw that veggie in the garbage and pick up a bag of vegetable chips instead (a healthy alternative, right?). … [Read more...]
Q&A: Keep Spreading The Word About Veganism With Jane Velez-Mitchell
Jane Velez-Mitchell is known for being a voice for the voiceless -- whether it be for people in need, the environment we want to protect or all the innocent animals in the world. She is a nationally known journalist (definitely one of the coolest) and animal activist that everyone should try to get to know. Throughout life, Jane has shared her own struggles with the world, and … [Read more...]
The Vegan Path To Beating Your Sugar Addiction (Infographic)
Chances are, you’ve taken the vegan path because you care about the well-being of animals and the planet in general. But as a conscientious consumer, you will also be well aware of the health benefits of your choice of diet. If the food you choose to eat is nutritious and in harmony with your system, though, you’ll be just as conscious of the fact that you don’t always have … [Read more...]
Avoid Holiday Weight With a Vegan Diet and Advice From Dr. Keith Kantor
The holidays are here! From now until the new year, parties, festivities and food will be present in our lives. As much as holidays are joyful, it is a time when people indulge and overeat the most. Let's all try to take one thing off of our plates this year -- the stress of holiday weight. Embrace your vegan diet, (or start your New Year's resolution early!) and offer to … [Read more...]
Everything You Want to Know About The Connection Between Veganism and Tattoos
A tattoo provides a great way of expressing ideals and beliefs. But do you know that not every tattoo is vegan? If you are a vegan, you might want to know about the connection between veganism and tattoos before you get one. The Meaning of Veganism Veganism refers to a way of living that excludes as practicable and as far as possible all types of cruelty to and … [Read more...]
6 Essentials For A Vegan Christmas Dinner
Family Christmas dinners can sometimes be a bit of a headache, especially for those who have special dietary requests. Family members may not offer to make any vegan style dishes for Christmas dinner or maybe they’re just not sure what to make. If you’ve been landed with sorting out your own vegan Christmas food then there are loads of restaurants offering delivery on the big … [Read more...]
Pipcorn: The Popcorn You Want for Your Movie Night
Pipcorn is the new go-to popcorn. It is delicious, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, whole grain and mini! If you're wondering why somebody would want smaller popcorn, it is simply because mini means crunchier, lighter and you don't feel as bad about indulging. I received Pipcorn samples in three flavors: truffle, sea salt and kettle. The first thing I noticed was the … [Read more...]
Home Comforts: 6 Local Farmers’ Market Recipes for Vegans
Local farmers’ markets have a vast selection of fresh, sustainable food. There really is something heartwarming about wandering around farmers’ stalls and buying fresh fruit and vegetables that you know are locally sourced. We all know how expensive store-bought, fruit and vegetables are, and chances are they are not even that fresh. Although many believe farmers’ markets to … [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...]