For most, a smartphone is hardly complete without one’s favourite apps. This is especially true if you’re vegan or vegetarian, or if you’re trying to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle. There are many apps and online resources that add major value to your everyday life, like finding the top vegan-friendly restaurants, guides, products, recipes, and substitutes with your phone. In this article, we provide a list of the best vegan-related…
Let’s face it. Trending health foods like quinoa, kale, and avocados get a lot of hype for their nutritional value and aesthetic quality, but the truth is you do not need them in your diet! A vegan diet is falsely perceived as expensive partially because of mainstream craze for many of these pocket-heavy foods. You might be surprised to know there are multiple ways to ensure you’re eating a perfectly…
You might know that animal products find their way into many of our day-to-day food items but wow – alcohol too? It’s unexpected but true that certain animal byproducts may be used in the processing of various alcohols, or as ingredients themselves. From milk to egg whites to fish bladder (yes, you read that right!), you’ll see the list is long and unusual! Let’s talk about what to watch out…
Most would agree that cheese is usually the biggest obstacle to going vegan. Ever considered why? There’s a reason behind our cravings: cheese contains fragments called casomorphins, a casein-derived morphine-like addictive compound! So yes, most of us have been addicted to cheese without knowing it! Luckily enough, breaking free from the habit is easier than ever with the variety of vegan cheese alternatives available these days. Here are five of…
There are hundreds of vegan pasta recipes out there, but today we want to highlight the creamy ones (yum!) because white sauce pastas are typically made with a dairy base such as cheese, butter, or milk. If you’ve ever wondered how to swap those ingredients for dairy-free alternatives, these recipes sure will surprise you! 1. Creamy Vegan Mac ‘n’ CheeseBy Nyssa’s Kitchen You’d never believe there could be healthy hidden…
Whether you’re gifting a vegan friend, family member, or you’ve decided you just want to gift compassionately this year (a wise choice!), you probably need some help. Surprising animal byproducts have found their way into popular gifts from wine to soaps, accessories to home-care products, making it tricky to know what’s actually considered vegan and what isn’t. We’ve made this list to help you out. 1. A Cookbook A cookbook…
Whether you’ve been vegan for a long time or only recently made the switch, it’s likely you’ve been faced with a lot of questions. Here are some responses to the funny questions that might come your way. 1. If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you eat?Here’s a counter question: what if you were not on a desert island? What if you lived in a society with…
Yogurt has always been a part of diets across various cultures and cuisines, but only in the last few years have companies started to recognise the need and demand for vegan yogurt alternatives! In the US, the number of vegan yogurt brands has steadily been on the rise. There are multiple yogurt and dairy alternatives made with a variety of plants ranging from coconuts to oats, cashews, almonds, soy, peanuts,…
Today is all about less-explored vegan Japanese dishes! Since one hardly ever finds dairy in Japanese dishes, it’s easy to put a vegan spin on many of the classics. In this list we have both sweet and savoury recipes for you to try out! Sweet: 1. Dango Click here for the recipe.Dango is a vegan Japanese dessert made with simple ingredients like sticky rice flour and sugar. You must have…
Gut health is a hot topic these days and with good reason! High consumption of dairy and fast foods comes with a host of gut issues. But luckily enough, we can heal ourselves with the help of fermented foods! Fermentation is an ancient food preservation method that yields ultra healthy foods containing “friendly bacteria” aka probiotics, and with a sharp, irresistible umami flavour! Perfect for a happy gut! A lot…
No matter where you are on your vegan journey, these 20 insights from thought leaders and activists are sure to inspire you, uplift you, and remind you that change can begin on your plate! 1. “I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by humans from the cruelty of humans.”Mahatma Gandhi 2. “How we treat the vulnerable is how we define ourselves as…
Looking for vegan lunchbox ideas for Veganuary? We’ve made it easier for you with this list of our 10 favourite vegan recipes for the office! These are dishes that you can easily pack into a box and enjoy even without a microwave! 1. Simple ‘Grab & Go’ Pasta SaladBy Avant Garde Vegan A hearty, balanced, and nourishing pasta salad that tastes wonderful even when eaten cold! This makes for a…
‘Protein’ always goes hand in hand with being vegan and many myths surrounding protein intake on a vegan diet actually prevent people from adopting a plant-based lifestyle. It’s time to bust some of these myths with facts! Myth #1: You can’t get enough protein on a vegan diet.Fact: The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. This is entirely possible on…