The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates about 3.3 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters every year. (Source) In Houston, Texas, alone, there are more than 1 million stray dogs, according to the city’s pet shelter, BARC…. [Read More]
REVEALED: The Diet of Kenyan Runners – The Greatest Distance Athletes in the World
It seems like every day we hear about another top athlete turning to a plant-based diet to improve their performance. In the last two years we’ve seen Novak Djokovic, Louis Hamilton, Hector Bellerin, Jermaine Defoe, Serena Williams, Nate… [Read More]
It’s Natural – We Have Always Eaten Meat! Why the Appeal to Tradition Is Flawed
I am always torn as to whether I should bother refuting counter arguments such as this, because on the one hand they are always so obviously flawed , yet on the other I think it is necessary to… [Read More]
Vegan BBQ Guide: 7 Steps to an Awesome Cookout
Being vegan doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy BBQ season with your friends and family. Hosting a cruelty-free cookout is just as easy as hosting one with beef burgers. In fact, it is a good chance to open people’s… [Read More]
Vegans Are Hypocrites! The ‘All or Nothing’ Argument
The “all or nothing” argument is strange and ridiculous, but one that seems to be cropping up everywhere lately. I’ve heard various versions of this stance over the years, but the latest one was that vegans exploit the… [Read More]
How Going Vegan Helped Me Lose 43 lbs & Regain My Confidence
For years I struggled with my body and how I felt about myself. Many days I was too embarrassed to go to school because I thought I was overweight. I struggled with disordered eating patterns, switching from binging… [Read More]
18 Best Vegan Books for Kids
Explaining to a child that fruits and vegetables are healthy choices is quite easy. However, explaining the moral stance of veganism is not so straight forward. It’s made even more confusing for little ones when most of their… [Read More]
15 Best Vegan Netflix Documentaries
Looking for vegan documentaries on Netflix? If you want to uncover the truth behind animal agriculture and the effect on the environment, the animals and on our health, this is a great place to start, These groundbreaking documentaries… [Read More]
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Is Being Vegan Healthy? What The Top Nutritional Organizations Say
Scientific research shows that plant-based diets are associated with better health and lower disease outcomes. [1] However, while your doctor will advocate more fruits and vegetables, they are unlikely to recommend a vegan diet. Vegetarian or pescatarian, maybe,… [Read More]
17 Best Juicer Machines: Benefits, Types, Features & Models – Get Your Greens On!
Juicing, as the name implies, is the process of extracting the juice from fresh vegetables or fruits. The process allows you to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, in one go, in liquid form. As you may… [Read More]