If you’ve never lived in South Africa you can have no concept of what a mental mainstay meat and dairy is in the country’s culture – in all of the cultures, should I say, and there are many. Some are more addicted than others, but for the vast majority of South Africans, veganism is a four-letter word that renders other profanities meaningless. As we all are aware, the vast majority…
Raising the next generation to be kind and compassionate in an otherwise harsh world is something to admire, and I’m so happy I got a chance to chat with three lovely parents who are doing exactly that, setting an example for their little ones. Daniel has a five-year old daughter, Sharmila has a three-year old daughter, and Jess is a vegan mother of two-year-old twins. These three have generously shared…
In honor of International Men’s Day, we at HappyCow wanted to highlight some of the very inspiring vegan men out there who are doing big things for the animal rights movement! We are in awe of their dedication and commitment, which has helped bring veganism to the mainstream. Meet them all below. 1. Seb Alex Seb Alex is a Lebanon-born vegan activist who left the corporate world behind to educate…
We recently had a chat with Malvika Kathpal, “a psychologist turned belly dancer turned music teacher turned content writer turned scuba diver turned disability support worker turned human, while being vegan through it all!” Malvika has travelled to 31 countries and lived on 3 continents. She was born and raised in India but currently lives in Canada and has been making her way across each province, living one year in…
We recently got to chat with the lovely raw vegan chef Yin! In this interview, she goes in-depth to talk about her own vegan journey, sharing her top restaurant recommendations, words of advice, and also a fun recipe for us to try. Let’s dive in! HC: Please tell us a bit about your story and your culinary journey.Y: I’m a raw vegan chef & educator, bestselling author and TEDx speaker.…
“On a pivotal evening in October 2010, I stood mesmerised and spellbound witnessing a magical sunset over Mt. Everest! At that moment, I promised myself that I would come back one day and stand on the top of the world – literally. However, when the news spread in the mountaineering community about my expedition to Everest as a Vegan, there was a lot of skepticism and push-back from the community.…
Minimizing our impact on the planet gets easier when we opt for simple, long forgotten, old-school practices. Steel straws and bamboo toothbrushes are some of the more popular solutions today, but let’s think beyond those for a moment! India is a shining example of a culture that has – over centuries – developed optimal eco-practices for everyday life. Here is a list of traditional eco-friendly solutions unique to India that…
If you’re into vegan food and fitness, Giuseppe’s page will have you scrolling and scrolling. From his recipe videos to restaurant reviews, fitness tips, and veg humour, his positive energy and passion will make anyone smile! Giuseppe is on a culinary crusade to inspire the way we all think and eat – for the better. Read on! HC: Please share a bit about your story + describe a day in your life!G:…
Being a lover of all things vegan, travel and afternoon tea has seen me seek out the world’s absolute top experiences for spoiling oneself while partaking in this very British tradition with a vegan twist. These are, in my opinion, the three most exquisite places in the world where you can enjoy an vegan afternoon tea in an elegant setting: Fortnum & Mason, London This very British institution actually offers…
In 2016 Hong Kong averaged around one addition per month to its all vegan restaurant list. At the end of Q3 2016 the number of all vegan restaurants and cafes in HK doubled compared to the same point in 2015. Here’s the deal. (Veggie SF) January – Veggie SF had been in business since January 2010 as a lacto ovo vego restaurant. In January 2016 this 1950s San Francisco style…
I am a baby vegan (2 years old) and traveller (4 months old) and I did not quite pick the most vegan-friendly countries to start my travels with. The decision to get out there unfortunately brought its obligatory compromises with it. I would like to openly share my personal experiences with you, because it is what it is. And there is no use hiding from the truth. I might get…
Rita the pig did something amazing–she broke free from a flimsy cage on a transport truck headed to a slaughterhouse, and jumped from the moving vehicle to freedom. She miraculously landed safely in some grass, and animal control officers took her to a shelter where she proceeded to give birth to 14 babies! Five piglets did not survive, but nine did, and they all needed a home fast. The wonderful…
I live on the island of Mallorca, a Spanish island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. People here regard themselves as the Chosen Ones when it comes to diet. After all, numerous scientific studies or at least their press accounts have told the whole world that the Mediterranean diet is the winner. For those living around this body of water, this is a source of pride (“we are the…