I got on the scale this afternoon. I had an inkling as to what the reading would say; my pants have been feeling a bit snug lately, and my willingness to walk 10,000 steps a day has dwindled in correlation with the number of hot summer days we’ve had around here this summer. When I […]
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The Book of Veganish
I was pretty young – probably around 7 or 8 years old – when I questioned why people eat cows and pigs and keep cats and dogs as pets. I was told that that’s the way it is. When I was a teenager, I discovered that there actually were people who didn’t eat meat. I […]
Veganism is an ideology, not a diet!
Perhaps the simplest way to approach the complexity of veganism as a diet versus a discerning ethical choice can be answered in these three words: Couldn’t. Shouldn’t. Wouldn’t! Here’s how: One can empathise with people who are afflicted with serious food allergies: Who experience life-threatening reactions to otherwise potentially nourishing eats! It stands to reason that […]
The Real Reason Vegan Companies Imitate Meaty, Eggy, and Cheesy Foods
“But aren’t all these new veggie burgers heavily processed? Isn’t it pretty miserable being vegan if companies have to make so many fake meat, egg, and dairy products? If you miss the taste of meat so much, why not just eat the real thing?” The reasons veggie burgers exist in the first place is often […]
Do Vegans Need to Take a Lot of Supplements?
I’ve already answered almost all of the most asked questions that people on a vegan diet get: Where do you get your protein? What about calcium? What exactly do you eat? Another question I’m often asked is “You’re vegan? Do you take a lot of vitamins and supplements?” While there are a few supplements that I do […]