Going vegan has never been easier with lots of delicious plant-based swaps on the market and plenty of new ones rapidly and constantly appearing on the scene. There are vegan alternatives for every animal-based food imaginable, and they are sustainable, cruelty free, and without cholesterol. Imagine that! Ditching dairy, meat, and eggs from your diet is...
What do you eat? I’m often asked that question once people find out I’m vegan. The answer may surprise you—lots of good stuff. Plant-based food is yummy, nutritious, satisfying, and diverse. Legumes, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds are the foundation for delicious dishes which provide me with the nutrients I need. If that’s not...
I was so excited and looking forward to our vacation in Havana, Cuba! I knew before our trip that one aspect we needed to research was plant based food. I’m vegan; a quick explanation to those of you who haven’t read my previous blog posts: I believe that exploiting animals for any purpose is wrong and...
Renowned vegan artist Dana Ellyn’s paintings are thought provoking, norm challenging, and evocative on many levels. Her artwork conveys political and social ideas, including the plight of non-human animals; it also encourages viewers to carefully consider how their daily choices impact the lives of animals. When I first saw her paintings on social media they struck...
