Category Archives: Vegan Diet

Understanding Veganism And A Vegan Diet And Making The Switch In its purest form the definition ofa vegan is someone whodoes not consume any products derived from an animal, and who doesnt use any products derived from an animal, like wearing leather shoes. Continue reading →

Veganism, the plant-based diet which shuns meat and dairy, is having its time in the sun. Since 2008, there has been a 350% increase in the number of self-described vegans in the UK alone. Where this motivation stems from is varied, but includes concerns about animal welfare, worries about the environment and religious reasons Continue reading →

A vegan diet contains only plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits)and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs. Continue reading →

The Rise of Why Veganism Is Bad for the Environment Note that inside this list, there are not any animal foods. They happen to be the main source of vitamin B-12 which is necessary for the production of red blood cells in the human body. Continue reading →

Eating healthy really isnt too difficult when you stick to a whole foods approach, but its often getting there for most people that seems to be the hardest part. We live in a fast-paced, on-the-go world that prioritizes convenience over quality many times, which can leave our diets lacking in whole foods nutrition. So to help you get back on track, Id like to share some simple tips about transitioning to a whole foods vegan diet in a simple to follow format. Continue reading →

Transitioning to a vegan diet is one of the most beneficial things youll ever do for yourself and the entire planet, but is it as easy as people make it sound? Yes! I understand it can be intimidating transitioning to a vegan diet after being an omnivore your entire life Continue reading →

For the animals Preventing the exploitation of animals is not the only reason for becoming vegan, but for many it remains the key factor in their decision to go vegan and stay vegan. Having emotional attachments with animals may form part of that reason, while many believe that all sentient creatures have a right to life and freedom. Specifics aside, avoiding animal products is one of the most obvious ways you can take a stand against animal cruelty and animal exploitation everywhere Continue reading →

CHICAGO In the room, physicians and nutritionists clung to their idea of an ideal diet like a parent clings to his or her child. On Nov. 10, here at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions annual meeting, a group of panelists discussed which diets they thought were the best for heart health, pulling on already-published data from recent years. Continue reading →

Below youll find our complete Demystifying Vegan Nutrition guide for online reading. Please share this link with others. If you would like a printed nutrition pamphlet for distribution purposes, our original pre-printed quad-fold (14 x 8.5)Demystifying Vegan Nutrition pamphlethas been edited down and redesigned as a quick introduction to vegan nutritioncalled Vegan Nutrition Basics Continue reading →

Veganism is a growing ideology based on the premise that all sentient beings should be respected, and that the consumption of animal products of any kind is an unethical practice that breaches this premise. Continue reading →