Despite all of the debate on whether or not a vegan diet is good for dogs, it all comes down to one thing: a loving pet parent simply wants their dog to be healthy. This visual guide to the most important nutrients by vegandogfood101.com (shown below) helps illustrate the key information to look for when choosing your dog’s food. Digestive enzymes, such as protease, … [Read more...]
On The Go Delicious: Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze Pouches
Munk Pack, like chipmunk? Oh my gosh, I love it! I was given the opportunity to sample three different flavors of Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze pouches. The pouches come in Apple Quinoa Cinnamon, Blueberry Acai Flax, Raspberry Coconut, Peach Chia Vanilla and Maple Pear Quinoa. Delicious and Nutritious They taste like your mama’s oatmeal with a yummy kick. I was worried cold … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Maintain Healthy Teeth With A Vegan Diet
Vegans face enormous challenges every day. From the things they wear to the food they eat, it seems as though more than half of the world's population is not educated enough about their beliefs to ask sensible questions. Aside from that, people and other health enthusiasts threaten vegans about their way of living. People think that it's not good for the health and it is … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Your Vegan Food Allergies Get The Best Of You: Allergens, Symptoms & Treatments
Food allergies are unavoidable; you're either born with them or, if you're lucky enough, without them. Following a vegan diet helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases, but it doesn’t magically make you immune to food allergies. On top of that, there are some common vegan foods some people are allergic to such as soy or nuts. So, what are these allergens? Are there any specific … [Read more...]
Sjaak’s Organic, Vegan Chocolates: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Good!
The History Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates are a gift from Holland. This now California-based family-owned company originated in the gorgeous European country and evolved into what is now a smorgasbord of vegan chocolates. Jacques, the owner and creator of Sjaak’s Chocolates was born in the Netherlands and began his culinary training at the age of 12, honing his cooking and … [Read more...]
The Best Vegan Protein Powders Available on the Market
Protein plays a key role in the fitness world. Protein is the building block for body tissue and also serves as a fuel source for muscles. It facilitates muscle growth and it’s the quintessential tool for budding bodybuilders. Even if you aren’t interested in bodybuilding, I still recommend taking protein powder as a supplement to anybody living a healthy and active … [Read more...]
The Transition to Tranquility: The Vegan Lifestyle
Are you exhausted from consuming the same, routine rubbish that leaves you feeling groggy as well as grotesque? The idea of changing from from your ordinary, convenient diet may sound appealing. However, the cliche phrase proves true in this case in that "talking the talk" is a great deal more difficult than actually "walking the walk." Many people attempt to make abrupt … [Read more...]
Is Honey Vegan? Not If Exploitation Is Involved!
Most omnivores are only vaguely aware of what a vegan lifestyle entails. Some incorrectly believe it's only a dietary practice, but this misses the heart of what it means to be vegan. Vegans want to eliminate animal suffering and exploitation as much as possible. This philosophy, while clearly an admirable one, leaves a great deal of room for ambiguity, and often leaves … [Read more...]
The Vegan Path To Beating Your Sugar Addiction (Infographic)
Chances are, you’ve taken the vegan path because you care about the well-being of animals and the planet in general. But as a conscientious consumer, you will also be well aware of the health benefits of your choice of diet. If the food you choose to eat is nutritious and in harmony with your system, though, you’ll be just as conscious of the fact that you don’t always have … [Read more...]
The Life of a Vegan College Kid
College is a perfect time to go vegan. You are more free than ever before to do your own research and form your own opinions. You finally have the opportunity to act on what you believe and to be your true self. It will always be annoying to deal with criticism from people who do not understand veganism, and finding vegan options in college dining halls is not always easy. … [Read more...]