I wrote an article a few weeks ago about consumerism and veganism, where I argued that perhaps veganism can be done in a less expensive manner. In the article, I promised to write up a companion article where I would mention some resources that would help guide you in the direction of being vegan without […]
Rich (Wo)Man, Poor (Wo)Man: Veganism and Consumerism
One of the biggest struggles that I have encountered upon embracing veganism as a lifestyle was facing the stereotypes or labels that come with it. Some assume that vegans are health nuts, tree-hugging hippies, or angry animal rights activists and so on. There is also this preconceived notion that if you are vegan, you have […]
A Newbie’s Vegan Girl’s Guide to Colored Hair
Honesty hour, guys and gals: have you ever felt like you were born with the wrong hair color? I did! I have always wanted weird, mermaid-like colored hair—minus the length. I am a pixie at heart: short hair all the way. But I digress. Until recently, I used only dark colors. Let me rephrase this […]
On Eating Disorders and Veganism: Is it A Road to Further Restrictions or Road to Recovery?
If you have been on Tumblr lately, you probably would have seen the trend: thinspiration, or the inspiration to be thin, is on rise. It has been on the rise for years. This is way “old,” but remember the infamous Lady Gaga’s “pop stars do not eat” fiasco on Twitter? Now the trouble is when […]