Veganism For Beginners - Hone and Harvest | Simple shifts for a kinder life

February 10, 2021

7 simple tips for a stress-free transition to a vegan diet

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.[...]

Veganism

January 22, 2021

How To Go Vegan When Your Family Isn’t

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[...]

Veganism

January 16, 2021

13 mouth-waterwatering Vegan dessert recipes to try this valentine’s day

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[...]

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Veganism

January 5, 2021

how to build a vegan kitchen: 18 vegan pantry and fridge staples for beginners

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,[...]

Veganism

December 17, 2020

10 common mistakes to avoid when going vegan (and what to do instead)

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[...]

Conscious Travel, Veganism

November 24, 2020

7 essential apps for easy vegan travel

"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[...]

Veganism

November 15, 2020

8 (non Graphic) vegan documentaries that will inspire you to ditch the meat

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[...]

Veganism

November 11, 2020

Cruelty Free vs. Vegan vs. plant-based: what’s the difference and why it matters

Wait, they're not all the same? Getting your head around these terms and understanding the difference when you first go vegan can be confusing. Or maybe you didn't realise there was a difference at all - I certainly didn't when I went vegan! Here's a simple rundown of each term, what they mean and why it's important to know the difference. Are 'vegan' and 'cruelty-free' the same thing? The two labels are often used interchangeably but they actually don’t mean the same thing. Crue[...]

Veganism

November 10, 2020

Plant-based dining made easy: How to eat out as a vegan

If you're new to veganism, eating outside the comfort of your own home be challenging as it can bring up feelings of being 'different' or 'a hassle'. There's still a lingering stereotype that eating out as a vegan is boring, bland, expensive and difficult. Finding a fully-vegan café or restaurant is ideal but, depending on where you live, you'll likely be heading somewhere that serves meat and dairy if your family or main circle of friends aren't vegan. The good news is that vegans ar[...]

Veganism

November 10, 2020

how to survive family gatherings as a vegan

Being the only vegan in the family can be challenging and isolating at times. Feelings of frustration, despair, anger and helplessness can come up at family gatherings where food is involved. Whether the holiday season is approaching or you've got a family celebration coming up, the thought of heading to family lunch or dinner with non-vegan relatives can feel daunting and stressful - especially if you're new to veganism. It's interesting, and slightly frustrating, that all of a sudden y[...]