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I polled nine people last week on whether vegan and vegetarian mean the same thing. Seven said yes. Every single one of them blew it. It’s the kind of mix-up that feels harmless until you hand a vegetarian guest a plate drizzled with honey and they shrug, then watch a vegan guest interrogate the bread … Read more
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No matter what diet you follow, breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day for a reason. It sets you up for a day of work, or working out, or whatever else you feel like doing and this should be no different for a vegan. So, what can a vegan eat for breakfast? … Read more
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Cardiovascular diseases are a risk for anyone with certain blood pressure levels and obesity, but what about for those who follow a vegan lifestyle? Numerous studies have shed some light on Lacto-ovo vegetarians, and nonvegetarians, but not a lot of information has been given about vegans historically. With many people switching to a vegan lifestyle … Read more
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A plant-based diet is great for so many reasons, and you may be following this lifestyle for environmental, ethical, or health reasons to name a few. If it is the latter then you may be aware that vegans are often lacking in vitamin B12. This begs the question, how much B12 does a vegan need? … Read more
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There are numerous reasons why people switch to a plant-based diet, including for enhanced health, weight loss, environmental, and of course, animal cruelty. But some say the latter isn’t always true of a vegan diet. It has us asking – why is veganism bad for animals? Going vegan, or even vegetarian may lead to more … Read more
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Nutritious and chock-full of protein, fiber, and iron, all beans are a vegan’s best friend. In many vegan diets, you’ll find these six beans. Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) Chickpeas have a potato-like texture and are great in curries, stews, soups, and even blended for mock tuna sandwiches. Dry chickpeas can also be ground into a flour … Read more
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After this article, I should probably get tested for radiation poisoning. I have spent days trolling the Internet to compile a list of what are, in my opinion, the best websites for vegan information. I have had fifteen tabs open on my Google Chrome browser at once. I have stared at the screen on which … Read more
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Fall is a magical time of year when vibrant colors can be seen outdoors and the rich aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fill the indoors. Besides corn mazes and pumpkin-picking, fall can be celebrated right at home with the perfect seasonal desserts. Consider ingredients that showcase the season such as apples, pumpkins, cranberries and spices. … Read more
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Once you’ve decided to step onto the road to veganism, you are faced with a challenge that omnivores only face on a much smaller scale. Or maybe it’s just a different scale. Everyone ends up explaining their diet choices to someone sometime. Daily fast food eaters often have to defend their obesity to strangers; the … Read more
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It’s been great to see vegan food hit the mainstream over the past year, with news that Ellen and Portia will be opening a vegan restaurant; with Bill Clinton extolling the benefits of a vegan diet; and with even Oprah devoting an entire show to plant-based foods. Nevertheless, finding delicious vegan recipes can sometimes be … Read more
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As a Christian who has adopted a vegan diet, I’m often asked how I reconcile veganism with the Judeo-Christian belief system. People frequently say “God gave mankind animals as food,” or “God intended for us to eat meat.” Do the Scriptures support those beliefs? It is true that following the Great Flood, God gave Noah … Read more
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The misleading word ‘mulesing’ has nothing to do with mules, donkeys, or any other type of equine. But for those of us trying to live (not just eat) vegan, mulesing is a term we can’t afford not to know about… Recently, I had a conversation with a friend about wool. “What’s really wrong with it?” … Read more