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...]
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...]
Food: How Veganism Triumphs Again and Again
Our everyday eating habits are dominated by two powerful forces - craving and convenience, brought about by the industrialization of the food industry. Thanks to factory farms, our food is now being made faster, cheaper and more abundant. For malnourished societies, this is a godsend. We can now feed more people on our planet. But with this victory comes a price: our dependence … [Read more...]
Veganism: Beyond What You Eat
If you are leading a vegan lifestyle and are careful about what you put into your mouth, you may also want to consider what you put on your body and into your environment. Skin is an organ - in fact, skin is the largest organ on your body. Since skin is porous, whatever we put onto our skin is absorbed into our bodies. So, not only are you what you eat, you are what you put on … [Read more...]
Veganism in a Nutshell
Vegans do not eat or use anything that is of animal origin. They do not eat meat or products derived from animals like honey, butter and dairy products. Similarly, they do not use animal-based or animal-derived products like cosmetics, soaps, leather, silk and fur. Veganism: Are There Any Cons? Veganism is a personal choice and people can choose to be vegans due to … [Read more...]
If Only You Knew What Chickens Go Through
Do you eat chicken because you are familiar with the scientific literature on them and have decided that their suffering doesn't matter, or do you do it because it tastes good? ― Jonathan S. Foer, Eating Animals When you think of a chicken, it is normal to imagine one clucking around a farm, perhaps pecking for seeds in the dirt, or resting in the cozy sanctuary of a … [Read more...]
Is Grass-Fed Beef Better for You and the Environment?
Many people love to eat meat. While taste is the paramount reason, many individuals do want to justify their meat consumption for reasons beyond satisfying their tastebuds. Desiring to eat "healthier, "more humane," and "eco-friendly" meat, omnivores have turned to grass-fed beef as their saving grace. Unfortunately, grass-fed beef often does not live up to its claims of better … [Read more...]
No Thanks, SeaWorld. Bigger Tanks Won’t Cut It for Orcas.
SeaWorld has been under siege ever since the popular documentary Blackfish highlighted the cruelty involved in their operations. Animal rights campaigners have successfully encouraged customers, consumers and even celebrities to boycott SeaWorld. This has damaged the public image and finances of the company more than anyone could have predicted. Bigger Tanks Won't Solve … [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...]
How To Shop For Vegan Beauty Like A Pro
Scanning labels, poring over ingredient lists, searching for the “V” next to entrees on a menu— these practices are far too familiar for a vegan. We are constant players in a never-ending game of “What’s in this?” This game even extends beyond what we put into our bodies to what we put on our bodies and in our hair too! For vegan women and men alike, vegan beauty products are … [Read more...]