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 …
Top 10 Vegan Ice Cream Bars
When temperatures soar, one of the best ways to cool down is with a yummy serving of ice cream – unless you’re vegan. That cool desert is full of dairy products that aren’t allowed on vegan diets. Followers aren’t limited to frozen juice, however, because companies are lining up to offer dairy-free products that everyone can enjoy. Urban Taste Bud …
4 Reasons to Go Vegan
For most people, changing to a vegan diet represents a major lifestyle change. It requires more time and thought when it comes to meal planning and shopping, to ensure you still receive the right amount of protein and calories to stay healthy. There’s much more to it than just cutting out meat and eating more vegetables! It requires new ways …
Vegan Pizza Ideas
Choosing to lead a vegan lifestyle doesn’t mean foregoing the more enjoyable foods in life – and what could be better than kicking back with a slice of pizza during a casual evening? Veganism and pizza aren’t mutually exclusive. Many toppings and crust options are already cruelty-free. In fact, the biggest hurdle in creating a vegan pizza – replacing the …
Eating Vegan Doesn’t Have to be Expensive
One of the main objections to any method of healthy eating is that it costs more than a fast food lifestyle. This viewpoint definitely applies to sticking to a vegan diet. The truth is, any type of food plan can be more – or less – expensive to stick with, depending on how much effort you’re willing to put in. …
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