It’s no secret that vegans would love to live in a world without the exploitation and commodification of animals. As idyllic and lofty as this goal may sound, that’s what we want. This kind of world would require a major cultural shift, one in which the pervasive mindset of human dominance over nonhuman animals and […]
Vegan Living
Five Things I Learned About Green Tea
As a health-conscious vegan, I am constantly looking for ways to improve my diet. However, I have not always given much thought to what I drink. Since most of our bodies are made up of water, it makes sense that the fluids we drink (or in some cases, choose not to drink) will have an […]
Laura Theodore’s Top Five Tips for Vegan-Ease Cuisine
Here are my Top Five Tips for starting on the path to Vegan-Ease Cuisine: Easy vegan meals, without sacrificing great taste or giving up the textures and flavors we all love! 1. If you are new to vegan eating, start by serving one non-meat, plant-based meal each week for dinner. Try preparing hearty and satisfying […]
EVEN VEGANS MAKE MISTAKES: LEARNING TO FORGIVE YOURSELF
My six-year-old vegan son recently came home from school in tears. He confessed that he had visited the school tuck shop and bought a snack that contained animal products. An older child had convinced him that this snack was suitable for vegans. In accordance with his trusting nature, my son believed this to be true. […]
Book Review: Jerry’s Vegan Women by Ben Shaberman
Most vegan books center on food, but a vegan lifestyle is so much more than the food you eat. Yes, it’s the main component, but for many being vegan extends into all areas of their life and it really changes how you view life. Jerry’s Vegan Women by Ben Shaberman is a book that doesn’t […]