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...]
Don’t be Tricked! 18 Foods That Seem Vegan But Actually Aren’t
Especially for new vegans (and even for seasoned vegans) there is a world of deceitful animal products in vegan clothing. Here are 18 foods and products that seem vegan but actually are not: Foods Containing Gelatin (Animal Bones) and/or Bone Char (Burned Animal Bones) 1. Marshmallows 2. Jell-O 3. Gummy candies 4. Jam 5. Altoids 6. Vitamins and supplements (the … [Read more...]
11 Annoying Things People Say to Vegans and What You Can Say Instead
As a card carrying introvert, I do not always navigate social situations with the grace of a gazelle. However, after living vegan for a few years, I have finally crafted my responses to the most common questions posed by omnivores (aka omnis) to vegans. Vegans and omnis can be great friends, just as long as they don't say these 11 things and rephrase their statements and … [Read more...]