5 of the Most Versatile Shelf-Stable Vegan Staples
Undoubtedly, you can remember a time when you came home tired and hungry to a pantry that was nearly empty and you had to scrounge around for anything that your tired body could fashion into an edible meal. One way to prevent this is by keeping a well-stocked pantry. For a plant-based lifestyle, what does a well-stocked pantry look like? …
Making the Best of Limited Grocery Options
If you’ve recently found that many of the grocery items on your weekly shopping list are unavailable, you’re not alone. When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, millions of people swarmed to stores and cleared their shelves. While many stores have been able to restock, you may still have trouble getting some of the items that you …
Top Fruits and Vegetables To Try This Spring
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” This saying is something that we’re sure most of you have heard at least once in your lives. And honestly, there’s quite a bit of truth to that. Well, to be specific, eating fruits and vegetables can go a long way toward ensuring that you’re happy and productive during this upcoming spring. …
5 Tips for Transitioning to Veganism
Vegan diets have become much more popular in the last decade. People are willing to make the switch to a vegan diet for many reasons, from wanting to stop animal cruelty to fighting diabetes and cancer or to help the environment. No matter your motives for switching to a plant-based lifestyle or how excited you are about it, eliminating animal …
Vegan Fast Food Choices
For those of you who are considering a meat-free lifestyle or are just curious, veganism is more than just not eating meat. It is the exclusion of all animal products; if it’s got anything that came from an animal (meaning no dairy or gelatin either), a vegan typically won’t want anything to do with it. Obviously, this includes fast-food. Now …
Vegan Cocktails and Mocktails You’ll Love
Do you wanna build a vegan cocktail? Come on – let’s go gulp one down! Yeah, we know, that was bad. It’s also why we didn’t get hired to write songs for that movie we’re sure you’ve all heard a similar song from. In all seriousness though, there are a plethora of vegan cocktails out there for those of us …
9 of the Best Vegan Cookbooks of 2019
One of the best parts about being vegan is the chance to explore countless creative recipes for plant-based dishes. It’s impossible to get bored with your meals when there are so many preparations to choose from. You might already have a shelf full of recipe books at home, but you still won’t want to miss these new releases from 2019’s …
Best Vegan Halloween Treats
It’s possible to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year and be cruelty-free. Giving out vegan candy to Trick or Treaters doesn’t mean you need to be labeled the “lame” house on the block — it just means reading ingredient listings a little more closely to avoid hidden animal byproducts like gelatin, carmine, and refined cane sugar. These Halloween candies …
Vegan Snack Ideas for an Elementary Class
It’s tough to find a kid who adores vegetables, so getting the suggested amounts into your children on a daily basis can be difficult. The USDA recommends eating 2 ½ cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit per day, or about half of a dinner plate, but most people don’t come close to eating that much. Making vegan class …
Preserving Your Summer Garden Bounty
Summer is a great time of abundance – fresh veggies and fruits are everywhere at low, seasonal prices. Whether you’re a keen gardener or love to stock up at the local farmer’s market, now is the time to think about preserving this bounty for those cold, lean winter months. For the DIY-minded vegan, there are several options for preserving summer …
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