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Guides, grocery finds, restaurant tips, and everything plant-based.
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Is refined sugar vegan? It depends on your definition of “vegan.” While refined white sugar does not contain any animal products, some refineries do use animal bone char; a charcoal used to remove color, impurities and minerals from sugar. It really comes down to personal belief and preference when deciding whether to forgo refined sugar as a … Read more
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Smoothies are a fantastic way to get lots of nutrients into you and your family. They are easy to make and very filling. Here is a guide to get you started. A regular blender will make a perfectly delicious smoothie. There is no reason to splurge for an expensive, over the top Vitamix! Start with a liquid … Read more
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With summer parties and road trips right in full swing, vegans need to know what snacks are available and where they can be found. Fear not, because there are so many vegan snacks that are easy to find and that you are already very familiar with. Of course, there are some healthier options for the … Read more
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1. You spend hours in the grocery store, reading every label and frequently consult the many lists on your smart phone for guidance. This makes store security circle you way too often. 2. While you order your soy latte at Starbuck’s, you quietly sneer at the woman ordering her whole milk latte with honey. She … Read more
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Despite the fact that the holiday season has come and gone, the nagging issue of gift-giving still can rear its ugly face all throughout the year on such occasions as birthdays and various other holidays. As if it weren’t already problematic enough trying to shop for the person who “has it all” in these situations, the issue … Read more
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Being vegan in the workplace can result in a plethora of outcomes. You may have the pleasure of educating people on animal welfare issues, or you may be subjected to unprompted lectures and ridiculous “what if…” questions. Whatever the case may be here are a few insights to help make the most of it. Being … Read more
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When I first transitioned into my meat-free diet five years ago, I was on a mission to convert everyone around me. I wasn’t persuaded by a friend, I just stumbled across a video of a slaughterhouse one day, then started doing more research. I had finally learned the ugly truth and I felt that it was my duty to spread … Read more
Taste Tests
As we all know but may be reluctant to admit, the lazy days of summer are quickly coming to an end. That doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to the world’s greatest summertime treat: Ice Cream!! (Dairy-free, of course.) There are so many incredible brands and flavors available it’s nearly impossible to choose just … Read more
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1. Acknowledge what you can eat, not what you can’t. When I first explored a vegan diet, I was still living with my parents and I was unemployed so I had no choice but to put together extremely limited meals with the little amount of vegan-friendly food they bought every trip to the grocery store. I thought, … Read more
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Anyone who is vegan, or even vegetarian, is likely quite familiar with the infamous question, “But where do you get your PROTEIN?” Some veggie lovers may already know how to answer this question without missing a beat. But if you’re not quite sure, read on to arm yourself with knowledge; not just for a quick … Read more
Is It Vegan
The main and most widely accepted definition of veganism (taken from vegansociety.org) is as follows: “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.” By making the choice to become vegan, you’re … Read more
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I’ve been vegetarian for nearly half of my life. That’s over a decade of bare baked potato dinners at steakhouses, explaining for the umpteenth time what the difference between a vegan and vegetarian is, and clearing up misconceptions about whether chicken is meat. If you’re a long-term vegetarian like me, I’m sure you can relate. … Read more