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...]
6 Things Vegans are Tired of Hearing From Other Vegans
Just because a group of people share a lifestyle choice rarely, if ever, means they all share the same opinion. Vegans are no exception; in fact, they're the rule. Certain utterances can surprise, shock and occasionally segregate vegans from each other. Here are a few oddities that can be heard amongst vegan circles, and what you can do instead. 1. “Violence is worth using … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Go Vegan (8 of Them I Bet You Didn’t Know)
1. Health & Longevity Chances are if you're reading this article on a vegan website, you're already familiar with the slew of positive health benefits associated with a plant-based diet. By now everyone knows this: you will live longer and lighter with lower cholesterol and blood pressure on a vegan diet. Is it any wonder veganism is making the rounds in Hollywood? Ellen … [Read more...]