We vegans not only refrain from a diet related to animals, but also from any general product derived from animals; be it a leather bag made from cow’s skin, a lipstick made from a cow’s brain tissue, honey from the bees, or a silk cloth from a silkworm. The basic philosophy that vegans follow is to […]
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5 tips for healthy breasts
Ladies, here’re 5 empowering facts you might not hear of during, and beyond, breast cancer awareness month…. 1. “Western medicine’s idea of preventative medicine is a mammogram. That’s not prevention, that’s a diagnostic, early diagnosis,” says Dr Garth Davis. So what is a good preventative step? Well, the empowerment is apparently in our pooping! Yes, […]
Developing Greater Self-Compassion
If I had to choose one central message I try to convey through my work, it would be the importance of developing self-compassion. As I understand it, self-compassion means being kind and loving toward yourself when you are faced with difficulties, pain, or feelings of inadequacy. Self-Compassion and Veganism Vegans, in my opinion, may be in […]
5 Basic Steps to Adopting a Vegan Lifestyle
You probably have heard the term vegan before and maybe you’ve been even thinking about becoming one, but vegan lifestyle seems way too hard and pointless. Well, it’s not either. Let me guide you through the beginning of your vegan journey. 5 Basic Steps to Adopting a Vegan Lifestyle 1. Don’t buy leather, fur and […]
9 signs your plant-powered body is begging you for a cleanse
Like most of my fellow vegan friends, food started to be one of my biggest concern the day I adopted a whole-foods plant-based diet. By cautiously controlling our diets, we get every day more and more aware of the importance of healthy habits and food choices, not only because they are more ethical towards the […]