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...]
Keep Calm: Plant-Based Foods That Help Eliminate the Anxiety
According to the World Health Organization, the proportion of the global population with anxiety disorders is 3.6 percent. The total likely number of people suffering anxiety in the world is 264 million (2015), which shows a 14.9 percent increase since 2005. While this is partially a consequence of the population aging and growth, it can also be concluded that it is partially a … [Read more...]
Go Vegan: The New Mantra for Cyclists
An active lifestyle, especially when it includes rigorous physical exercise like cycling, always requires a regular balanced diet. Earlier the general idea for an athlete’s diet was an animal source-centric one, but as we progress through time, more and more people are inclining towards the vegan lifestyle. So what is the catch? Does a vegan diet successfully cover all the … [Read more...]
8 Easy Low Maintenance Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden
Growing your own vegetables doesn’t have to be a daunting project filled with delicate plants and strictly regimented care schedules. Having a garden should be a joyous experience that allows you to truly connect with the Earth while providing healthy, wholesome food for your table. Listed below are easy vegetables that are ideal for those who want the satisfaction of growing … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Dairy Does Affect Your Health, Right? Avoid Research Bias
Last month a handful of news outlets published intriguing results from a recent health study: consuming dairy doesn't raise your risk of heart attack or stroke after all! Wait, what? We already know that eating dairy affects your health, so what gives? Abundant Research Bias Researchers at three universities in the U.K., Denmark and the Netherlands performed the study as a … [Read more...]
Staying In And Vegin’ Out: Delicious Vegan Food Delivery Service
What's better than eating delicious vegan food? Having it delivered right to your house! Vegin' Out, a California-based company, offers a vegan delivery service and lots of options for every budget, which you can check out on their easy-to-navigate website. Vegin' Out packages start at just $127.99 for LA residents and $189.99 for those of us nationwide. There's also the option … [Read more...]
Breakfast Ideas For Vegan Gym Goers
Whoever said vegans can’t do deadlifts was utterly mistaken. Some of the world’s most famous strongmen such as Kendrick Farris, Torre Washington, and Joe Coleman are herbivores by carte du jour, and the vegan dietary deal seems to be working for them like a charm. Still, if you want to max out muscle gain and reduce the risk of post-workout soreness and fatigue, you’ll need to … [Read more...]
5 Herbs That Have The Most Health Benefits In The Vegan Diet
Most potent herbs around the globe have been known for their health benefits. These vary from treating sore throats to helping with skin problems. Moreover, herbal medicines contain different antioxidants which help in fighting germs, thereby boosting our immunity level. In addition to that, herbal extracts like peppermint oil are known to be useful in the treatment of … [Read more...]