After I’ve explained to people what vegans eat and that I do indeed consume plenty of protein, conversation can sometimes turn towards the topic of calcium. If I’m not drinking milk or eating cheese, I’ve probably bought myself a one-way ticket to osteoporosisville, right? Wrong! The idea that calcium can only be found in dairy […]
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How Our Habits Affect Our Pets
We spend a lot of time wondering how our habits, either good or bad, directly affects our health but do you ever think about how they could affect your pets? Probably not. You don’t really think that your daily plate of broccoli is going to directly affect the life of your pet, but it actually […]
10 Daily Self-love Practices
How are you fairing with your new year’s resolutions and goals? Some are no doubt more easily achieved or maintained than others. In the spirit of sustainable practices, which are sure to enhance your self-love and respect, here are my top 10 easily doable daily deeds: 1. Accept your current size and shape. That doesn’t […]
Where Do You Get Your Protein?
The one question that herbivores get asked more than anything else is “Where do you get your protein?” It usually comes right after “You haven’t eaten any of the bacon or eggs. Are you vegan?” I’ve been eating this way for so long, that I’m actually kind of tired of the word “protein”. In fact, […]
Creating the Loveland Farm Sanctuary
Paris Connolly knew she had to become vegan after learning about the atrocities of factory farming. But she decided she wants to take her love of animals a step farther. Her goal is to open a farm sanctuary to save animals from deplorable conditions and educate the public on how important it is to live […]