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...]
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...]
Vegan Businesses Enter the “Shark Tank”
“Shark Tank” is an Emmy Award winning TV series featuring a panel of established entrepreneurs. The panel is approached by other entrepreneurs that want to start, grow or save their businesses. The panelists decide whether or not they want to invest their own money into the business. And get this; a variety of the vegan businesses were featured! Wink Frozen Desserts … [Read more...]
Recipes for a Vegan Thanksgiving
A vegan Thanksgiving can be one of the best ways to show people that living a compassionate lifestyle does not mean boring meals or sacrificing flavor. Vegan holiday cooking resources abound. With plenty of sites and cookbooks, there is no reason for your guests to go hungry this Thanksgiving. Just a sampling of beautiful vegan holiday and formal dinner books … [Read more...]
Cancer From Red Meat Will Make You Go Vegan
Carnivores might want to reconsider having that burger for dinner, and doubly reconsider putting bacon on it. Americans are becoming more mindful of what they eat and this has led to many more people adopting a vegan diet, and it's a trend that isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The wellness industry has been growing popularity and seems to have everyone ditching … [Read more...]
Instant Benefits to Becoming a Vegan
A vegan lifestyle is much more than what we eat. Here are three ways veganism will give you instant benefits! 1. Healthy As if vegans did not praise this enough, a vegan diet is extremely diet. Some may disagree, but the fact is that just like any other diet, if you don't eat good, then you won't be healthy. Two things that Americans often have issues with are high saturated … [Read more...]
Things Vegans Should Be Aware of at Restaurants
When going out to a restaurant as a vegan, the best case scenario is for a menu to have a little “V” or plant-based emblem indicating which dishes are animal friendly. Yet, most of the time neither is present. Then, vegans have to go through the long process of perusing the entire menu trying to find a hidden treasure. Even after you find an option that seems safe enough, … [Read more...]
Vegan Chocolate Banana Brownie Bread Everyone will Love
Chocolate Banana Brownie Bread: it's enough to get anyone's attention! Omnivore, vegan, pescatarian, or anything else, no one can deny that food is the universal connection which surpasses all barriers. This banana brownie bread, created by vegan blogger Jo Hudson of includingcake, is certain to impress friends and family of all diets, and is a piece of cake (so to speak) to … [Read more...]