“The greatest ethical test that we’re ever going to face is the treatment of those who are at our mercy.”-Lyn White In our society being vegetarian is strange, and to be vegan is considered radical. People feel as if the vegan movement upon us is a very new thing, when in the fact the word “vegan” […]
Lifestyle
Why you should reduce or eliminate oils from your diet: 6 good reasons to get healthier
At the supermarket you can buy many different types of oil: olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, flax seeds oil, peanut oil.. some of them are healthier than others but oil is always a highly refined food, and it is not really good for your health. Here are 6 reasons why you should […]
Be Proud of Your Baby Steps
If you became vegan for Veganuary or as a new years resolution you’re probably in one of two places right now. Either you’re embracing your new vegan lifestyle and loving the kale or you’re struggling not to go back to your own habits. For some of you this will change on a daily or even […]
Being a diplomatic vegan
As some might know, I come from a diplomatic background. This means that, above all, I’ve been trained to be tactful, perhaps to a fault on occasion. This is all well and good when it comes to engaging with people at work or socially, but it becomes problematic when that aspect of my personality stands […]
5 Meal Tips For Crazy Weeks
We all have crazy weeks (or crazy months, or crazy lives). For me these are when my relatively good eating habits seem to fall apart, because I just don’t have time to cook and eat and go to school and do all my homework and–you get the picture! Since I became vegan, it’s become even […]