Information on vegan lifestyle.
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…
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. It’s innately human. If you ask most parents what they desire for their child’s future, the response is somewhat universal—health and happiness. Whether you’re currently vegan or thinking about transitioning your family away from animal products, you likely already know the amazing benefits of a plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle. If not, check out these plant-based doctors for more expertise! Not…
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…
“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.…
If you still eat seafood or know anyone who does, these facts about marine life might open up a whole new avenue of thought and consideration for species we know so little about. Did you know? ↓ 1. Fish are highly intelligent Fish are not all that different from us – we avoid situations we know to cause pain and seek out experiences with rewards. Well, so do they! Fish…
We asked the #HappyCowmunity to tell us about their journey to veganism. More specifically, we asked people to share their top 3 steps to go vegan, and tell us what made it easier, fun, or more meaningful. The responses were honest, open, and very truthful. We love that! What’s good to remember is that each one is on their own unique journey, which means we might sometimes take different routes…
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! So we recently wrote about plant-strong athletes that are busting myths about vegan protein and entirely redefining fitness. Let’s hear it from them! These 10 vegan quotes from top athletes will strengthen your belief in the power of plants. “Being vegan doesn’t make you a stronger, better athlete. But it allows you to make yourself a stronger, better athlete.” Brendan Brazier, Canadian…
If you have yet to find your vegan soulmate, a change of scenery may be what you need once travel opens back up. In honor of World Vegan Day we’ve analyzed the HappyCow database to come up with a countdown of the top cities for vegan singles to help you find your true love (or at the very least, your next vegan dinner date). The locations below ranked high on…
In a previous article, the “London Vegan Restaurant Scene Evolution” we took a look at the exponential increase of vegan (and vegetarian) restaurants in the UK’s capital. We found out that there were major changes to the vegan scene in this city in 2015 and 2017, and that the number of vegan restaurants seem to be catching up with the vegetarian ones. In this article we continue this analysis and…
London ranked No. 1 in the world on HappyCow’s Top 10 Vegan Friendly Cities List 2019. This doesn’t come as a surprise, many of us having already heard, or had the chance to experience first-hand, how wonderful the city’s vegan food scene truly is. The Top 10 Cities List was published in December of 2019, and after letting the results sink in, I couldn’t help but wonder: (1) When was…
Of all the people I know who’ve gone vegan, I’ve noticed that there is always a powerful, soul arising urge to embrace a more conscious lifestyle. Sometimes it’s for health reasons, sometimes it’s because we feel compassion for sentient life, sometimes it’s because we love the planet, and often, it’s a combination of all of those. We see the total rightness in it, we lunge forward enthusiastically with a passion…