There's a common misconception that a vegan diet is super expensive. In fact, if I had a dollar for every time someone said "I'd go vegan but it's too expensive", I'd be able to buy my weight in Beyond Beef patties. Newsflash - it can actually be a lot cheaper to eat vegan, especially if you focus your diet around whole, plant foods. But like any lifestyle, it's a expensive as you make it. Sure, today's meat and dairy substitutes still cost a little more than animal products, but you don[...]
Once you're interested in, or have been introduced to, the idea of going vegan, it's natural to want to find as many resources as you can to learn about the lifestyle. Before I went vegan in 2015, I spent a few weeks watching countless videos and documentaries, reading books, and surfing the web for all the information I could find about this new way of living that I'd never considered before. Safe to say I learnt a lot in those few weeks, which led me to experience a mix of emotions includi[...]
These days, there are plenty of resources to turn to for vegan and plant based living inspiration. You'll have no trouble finding vegan books, podcasts, documentaries, Instagram account or YouTubers to inspire and educate you on your journey. I want to add another one to the mix: TikTok. I stayed away from the platform for as long as I could - I didn't want yet another reason to stare at my phone for hours on end! However, I have to admit - it's a great to place to go for quick tips, lif[...]
When you start learning about veganism, there is a lot of information to digest. Just the thought of making the transition to a vegan diet can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Where do I start? What will people think? Am I doing it 'right'? Perhaps you're interested in going vegan to lose weight, lower your environmental impact, or advocate for animal rights. Whatever your reason for switching to a vegan diet, there are certain things you can do to make the process smooth and stress-free.[...]
Making the decision to go vegan and overhaul your lifestyle is a big change, and doing it alone can be hard enough. Even more so if you don't have any support. Feeling so deeply about veganism can make it hard to be around animal-eating family. It can lead to arguments, bitterness and feeling isolated from your family unit. Ultimately, the goal of being vegan in a non-vegan household is to find a happy medium where you don't have to compromise on your ethics and still maintain healthy fami[...]
Looking for vegan Valentine's Day dessert recipes to impress your significant other or enjoy yourself? Luckily, it's easy to make a plant-based version of nearly every dessert out there. Whether you're a fan of the holiday or not, Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to experiment with and devour your favourite desserts, from chocolate truffles to vegan cheesecake. The plant-based dessert recipes below are the perfect way to end your vegan Valentine's Day dinner, or enjoy as a treat on[...]
Are you new to veganism but not sure what foods to stock up on? Building a kitchen of vegan staples as a beginner is easier than you think. You might discover you have quite a few already. One of the best things about a vegan, plant-based diet is that you can make so many easy and nutritious meals from simple and affordable ingredients. It's just a matter of experimenting and pulling together ingredients to suit your tastes. There are plenty of vegan staples for beginners that are cheap,[...]
Going vegan is a big decision. It's easy to get confused and overwhelmed by all the new information out there that you've never considered before. Switching to a vegan diet is a great way to make positive changes for your health, the environment and of course, animals. But like any lifestyle change, it's a process that will involve experimenting, having some slip ups, and learning from your mistakes. And I've learnt from a lot of mistakes since going vegan in 2015! I wanted to share[...]
"Isn't it hard travelling as a vegan?" is probably up there with "but where do you get your protein?" on the list of commonly asked questions. The short answer is, no not at all! Eating out as a vegan while travelling is easier than ever, but finding a decent spot to eat or shop still requires a little research. Between deciphering foreign menus or ingredient lists and trying to explain to a French waiter exactly what "vegan" means, travelling as a vegan certainly has it's unique chall[...]
When you hear the words "vegan documentary", what comes to mind? Violent footage from undercover video exposing factory farms and abattoirs? Shots of sick and malnourished animals in horrible living conditions? While the farm-to-plate process is nothing short of a horror film, not all vegan documentaries are hide-behind-your-hands terrifying. There are many non-graphic vegan documentaries which focus on the environmental or health benefits of adopting a plant-based diet. While I think doc[...]
