There is no doubt that more people than ever are making the switch to a vegan lifestyle. Not only do Google trends show a great deal more interest in vegan recipes and lifestyle in recent years, the research firm GlobalData identified an increase of nearly 600% in the number of people who identified as vegans between the years 2014 and 2017. The areas that this increased … [Read more...]
Interview With a 5-Year old Vegetarian: The Honest Kid
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...]
Panera Bread Expands Vegan Menu Options
Another large food chain recognizes the vegan market! Panera Bread Company just unveiled seven all-vegan menu options as part of their new digital-ordering platform. The new menus are designed to 'take the guesswork' out of ordering for guests with dietary preferences (or specific tastes). Of the three new curated menus, one -- simply called Plant Based -- is entirely … [Read more...]
Vegan Baileys Irish Cream With Almond Milk
UPDATE: After the publication of this post, Bailey's announced the recipe contained beeswax. Due to feedback from the vegan community, Bailey's revamped the recipe to make it completely vegan. The new product, released to stores on March 2017, now carries a 'vegan' label on the bottle. 2,300 glasses of Baileys are consumed every minute, and soon vegans will be able … [Read more...]
How to Eat Vegan and Build Muscle
The idea that you cannot build muscle as a vegan is a myth. It is totally possible to build muscle on a vegan diet; just look at UFC fighter Mac Danzig. He has been kicking butt as a vegan since 2004, and don't forget the countless vegan body builders and athletes out there who are living proof. Getting strong and muscular as a vegan is not only possible, but it is pretty … [Read more...]
Lab-Grown Genuine Leather Alternative Cuts Out Cruelty
Scientists have been growing a lot of things in labs recently, from human organs to animal flesh. These scientific advances are a glimmer of hope that some of today's worst industries will someday be animal free. Now another lab-grown product is breaking ground: an animal-free, genuine leather alternative. Yes, you read that right. Modern Meadow, a NYC biotech company, … [Read more...]
CVS Promotes Vegan Food Options
CVS Pharmacy's customers have been asking for healthier food choices, and CVS has plans to deliver. They just announced a new initiative that showcases vegan food options in more than 2,900 stores nationwide. The mega convenience store chain is working to "evolve into a premier health destination" and featuring vegan food products like Larabars and VegaOne at checkout is part … [Read more...]
Interview With Vegan Presidential Candidate Clifton Roberts
If you haven't heard of it yet, The Humane Party was established in 2009 and is located in Los Angeles, California. It is the first political party committed to rights for all animals, not just the "human" kind, and the realization of a sustainable eco-friendly economy who are committed to only electing candidates who have committed to both personal and professional humane … [Read more...]
Growing Up Vegetarian: Healthy, Happy and Possible
The first two questions any vegetarian or vegan typically gets are, “why did you become a vegetarian?” and “when did you become a vegetarian?” Growing up vegetarian, my answer definitely strayed from the norm. I think more often than not people expect a minimal window of time: three months, six months, a year. Most were not prepared for my “from birth” response. Around 8 … [Read more...]
Vegan Food Improves Your Mood
We all know what we eat affects our bodies, but have you ever wondered how food can also affect your mood? Research suggests that vegan food can play an important role in helping how we feel mentally and emotionally. As it turns out, being vegan isn’t just for animal rights activists. Vegan food and a plant-based diet can provide anyone with tons of nutrients to balance our … [Read more...]