Think of your favorite meal. Now think of the style and context in which you enjoy it most. If you’re being honest - or at the very least, if you’re like most Americans - it probably involves some kind of cheese. The question non-vegans have often brought to the table is: “I want to go vegan, but I don’t want to give up cheese. What do I do?” This food product seems to be … [Read more...]
Where Can I Find Vegan Restaurants Near Me?
Do you remember the first time you went to an all-vegan restaurant and could order anything off the menu? Pure heaven! From casual dining chains and award-winning food trucks to upscale restaurants and even greasy-spoon diners, there is so much vegan goodness to indulge in. You should know that the number of all-vegan restaurants is growing exponentially. Great! "So where are … [Read more...]
Daiya Introduces Vegan Salad Dressings
The beloved brand, Daiya, has done it again! The plant-based company is releasing three vegan salad dressings: Blue Cheeze, Homestyle Ranch and Creamy Caesar. Daiya Foods is well-known in the vegan world for having amazingly tasty vegan cheeses, like their melty cheddar style shreds and smoked gouda blocks. In 2015, the company also released an assortment of frozen vegan … [Read more...]
Veganism: A Growing Trend
The appeal for veganism is increasing beyond the niche of animal rights groups and animal lovers. Who would have thought that fast food restaurants like Chipotle, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, and Subway (in select locations, which offers a vegan patty) all have vegan options? Even Taco Bell has options for vegans if you choose wisely; the 7 Layer Bean Burrito can be made vegan if … [Read more...]
Tesla Embraces the Vegan Market
The leading car interior option for the majority of manufacturers is leather, which is why the idea of purchasing an eco-friendly and luxury car can be daunting for vegans. Tesla Motors, whose brand embodies sustainable luxe, has finally proposed a 100% vegan car. The highly desired electric car maker is now allowing eco-conscious enthusiasts order its fresh Model X sports … [Read more...]
Wendy’s Adds New Veggie Burger to Their Menu
You can officially add Wendy’s to your list of fast-food restaurants with vegan-friendly options— now that’s better! The nation’s third largest fast-food burger chain is currently testing a veggie burger that is available in select locations. What's in the Veggie Burger? The new item, classically named the Black Bean Burger, contains 14 grams of protein and is made with wild … [Read more...]
Veganuary: The New January
It's the New Year and thousands of people are starting it off by celebrating Veganuary, a global campaign that encourages people to go vegan in January. This year marks the third annual Veganuary, and it is definitely catching on. The organization is expecting about 50,000 people to pledge in 2016—a significant increase from when it began in 2014 with about 3,000 people. … [Read more...]
Eating Seasonally in the Winter, as a Vegan
Winter is right around the corner, and if you follow a vegan diet, then you probably know how important it is to eat enough nutrient-rich foods during the cold season to maintain a healthy and happy body. Eating seasonally is a wonderful way to do so! Though eating seasonally is nothing new, it is something many people are doing as a way of getting back to a more natural and … [Read more...]
Guinness Goes Vegan After 256 Years
After years of pressure by vegetarians and vegans, makers of the creamy stout Guinness is going vegan. According to The New York Times, the Irish company announced it will stop using fish bladders during the brewing process, making it fully vegetarian and vegan friendly brew. Fish and Beer Was a Thing? Shocked? Who knew fish guts were a part of the brewing process? Few … [Read more...]
Mooove Over: Ben and Jerry’s Dairy-Free Vegan Ice Cream
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...]