Food additives fall into three basic categories and are used for a variety of different reasons. They are generally used as flavoring agents, enzymes, and for food safety and storage. For the most part, they improve the way foods smell and taste. However...
Cooking anything vegan for my non-vegan boyfriend can sometimes be a daunting task. He isn’t one to turn his nose to anything green or leafy, but as soon as the word “tofu” is spoken, he is sure to run to McDonald’s for a Big Mac. What I’ve learned ...
For vegans committed to choosing cruelty-free products in all areas of their life, bedroom supplies can be quite difficult to find. Other posts have addressed that many condoms contain casein, a milk protein, and personal lubricants and massage oils ...
When it comes to herbs and spices, I’ve watched my roommate too many a time bemoan the expensive prices of high-quality basil and dill in the grocery store. It was only after her shaking hands dropped a few of the glass bottles into her basket that we...
When I used to hear the word "Vegan," my mind always conjured up a STOP sign. All I saw was apples and celery sticks and some nuts and rice—really, what the heck did vegans eat? Where did they get their protein? We're only alive once, might as well enjoy...
Let me tell you about the BEST I ever had... Best vegan dining experience that is. Life had brought me to the surprisingly charming and lively Reno, Nevada. Honest! Simply five minutes outside of the heartbeat of the "biggest little city in ...
I can remember the moment I decided to change my life to something completely different and was often ridiculed for it over the years. I was 12 and spending summer holidays on my grandparents' farm. They always had lots of animals, and my sister and ...
Veganism has gotten a bad rap from some nutritionists and health nuts, and a lot of that has to do with the misconceptions regarding the sufficiency of plant-based proteins. Part of the pseudoscience that led to these misconceptions involves amino acids...
When you love hummus but are craving Mexican, only this Middle Eastern and Mexican mashup will do! Tex Mex Hummus Dip fits the bill for both categories. It’s creamy, savory, and it literally takes about 3 minutes to make! It’s made from ingredients...
With people like Bill Clinton and Ellen Degeneres, Paul McCartney, celebrity chefs like Isa Chandra Moskowitz, and countless other notable figures applauding the movement toward a plant-based future, vegetarianism and veganism are actually going mainstream...
Changing our diets can be difficult as it is without eliminating an entire food group while at it. Any change will have a substantial impact on our day-to-day activities, big or small. When I first crossed over, I was scared of what other people would...
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