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…
Today we’re spotlighting Indian food, which is largely vegetarian because dairy and cows are sacrosanct in Indian culture! The best part is that many Indian recipes can easily be ‘veganized’ with just a few simple swaps! With its vast array of spices and aromas, vegan Indian dishes are truly mouth-watering! Here are the ingredients to watch out for, and how to substitute them: GheeClarified butter, also known as Ghee, is…
Are you curious about trying vegan for Veganuary 2022, but often feel bombarded with conflicting nutritional advice from others around you? Do you feel overwhelmed with the various streams of information available online, each one with contrasting facts? We understand that navigating this can be tricky, and that you are looking for honesty and credibility in your search. In recent years, many more doctors, dieticians, and other health professionals are…
With the increasing number of films shedding light on topics such as veganism, animal rights, health, and the environment, several well-kept secrets about the animal agriculture industry are becoming exposed. Here is a selection of thought-provoking, informative, and deeply touching documentaries that show us what goes on in the industry and invite us to question our own roles. Grab some popcorn, keep an open mind, take a deep breath, and…
Kicking off the new year with Veganuary? Here are 5 vegan food bloggers we absolutely LOVE! While there are hundreds of very helpful vegan food blogs (linked at the end of the article), we have selected these 5 for you because of their simple recipes showing how easy, fun, and affordable vegan is! 1. Pick Up LimesYoutube Channel + Blog Sadia Badiei’s Youtube Channel, Pick Up Limes, has over 3…
Shifting to a vegan lifestyle or even trying out Veganuary 2022 can be a big step with many inevitable changes. It’s understandable that you might feel nervous about taking the leap and sticking to the commitment of going vegan! TeamCow can relate to that initial feeling! However, we are here to reassure you that the journey is infinitely more enjoyable and fulfilling than you would ever imagine. Let’s start by…
The Happy Cowmunity boasts over 540 city ambassadors around the world! From London to Bangkok and everywhere in between, our stellar HappyCow ambassadors know the best vegan eats in town. This month, we’re spotlighting Elisabeth Dimitras from Chalkida, Evia, Greece. Dimitras is a true caregiver to both human and non-human animals—she is someone we look up to during this season of giving. We are honored to share her story and…
The Happy Cowmunity boasts over 540 city ambassadors around the world! From Dubai to Sydney and everywhere in between, our stellar HappyCow ambassadors know the best vegan eats in town. This month, we’re spotlighting Tonya Kay from Los Angeles, California. The professional dancer, actress, and filmmaker travels extensively for work, so we sat down with her to glean all we can about how to travel and eat well as a…
Let’s play a game: try and describe your experience being vegan up until now in under five words. How would you sum up the challenge, connection, and fulfillment that’s part and parcel to the vegan lifestyle? Hundreds in our Instagram community responded, and here are the top 10 things vegans say about their identity. What’s yours? Let us know in the comments! 1. It changed my life Many of you…