Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love, but do you know the cost common gifts you may give come at? Due in part to massive commercialization of the holiday, many modern traditions have dire consequences for animals, the environment and people of the world. But thankfully, these gift ideas will help you win over your vegan valentine in a compassionate way, without … [Read more...]
Grilling With Lightlife: Vegan Hot Dogs!
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...]
Put Yourself In Their Shoes: Conversations With Omnivores About Veganism
Talking about veganism with omnivores isn’t always the most fun thing to do. Whether it’s because of stereotypes about vegans being militant, defensiveness from both sides about respective lifestyle choices, or the awkward moment when you have to turn down food, these conversations can be difficult. However, if you are a vegan, you’re guaranteed to have these types of … [Read more...]
Celine Steen’s “Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking” Gives A Much-Needed Kick In The Pants To Vegan Food
I’ve never picked up a vegan cookbook that didn’t have at least three salads in it. It’s a usual fall-back for plant-based eating; let’s literally just eat a bowl full of plants. And frankly, it’s kind of boring. But Celine Steen’s Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking is notably salad-free. There is not a single salad in the index, not one. Just flipping through the book, the photos of … [Read more...]
Drink BOM BOM: Vegan Liqueur Blended With Almond Milk
A new vegan liqueur is hitting the shelves just in time for fall and winter festivities! The creamy and decadent Nilli Vanilli by BOM BOM features premium Caribbean rum with an almond milk base and natural cookie flavors. Sweet tooth, anyone? I sampled the sweet cocktail last month at the New Jersey VegFest, and BOM BOM immediately had me coming back for more. It tastes … [Read more...]
Back To School Tips For Vegan Kids
Between shopping for fall fashions and getting used to an early bed time, back to school is a hectic time. But it's important to start the school year off on the right foot. Sending your vegan kids to mingle among the omnivores can be stressful, but we have some tips to help make it a more positive experience for everyone involved. Be The Teacher's Pet Although veganism is … [Read more...]
Vegan Dog Food For The Win: Petcurean’s Gather
For many animal lovers, our dogs are part of the family. If we’re striving to feed ourselves, and our loved ones, a healthy, sustainable and cruelty-free diet, then it only makes sense to include our pets in this lifestyle. However, what does vegan dog food even look like? How difficult is to provide dogs with appealing plant-based meals that will fulfill their nutritional … [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...]
Book Review: The Reducetarian Solution
When I first went vegan over 11 years ago, my journey was a gradual one inspired by food intolerances and a desire to transform my diet into something my body could live with. Over time, I read a number of books and my position on vegan diets versus a vegan lifestyle changed. My outlook change simply due to exposure and a different perspective. In the end, one book in … [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...]