Vegan Lifestyle

Planning on doing the “30 Day Vegan Challenge” and crush Veganuary? Your’e not alone! January is a great time to go vegan. There’s even a whole movement called Veganuary that was created to encourage/give people an excuse to try out the vegan lifestyle without too much of a commitment. One month, no animal products. Simple. …

If you’ve been vegan for any decent amount of time, like me, you’ve probably consumed nutritional yeast whether you’ve known it or not. This magical dust is so well known and beloved that it even has a nickname – nooch. It can be used to jazz up a myriad dishes, but is most often than …

Everyone who is vegan or who is thinking about making the leap into veganism knows just how difficult it is to find a reliable pair of vegan boots. Even though vegan food options are starting to catch on, many of your favorite clothing brands are probably still lacking in vegan boots brands.  This means that …

Veganism is one of the most heated topics around. Everyone has an opinion about it and people around the world seem to have varying definitions for it too. Is veganism the same as plant based? Is it a diet? Is it a lifestyle? Is it about health, or religion, or ethics? Believe it our not, …

Once I started to think about veganism beyond food, I realized that the vegan status of clothing was something I needed to evaluate. It only took a short shopping trip one winter to realize that wool is in nearly every sweater, coat, and scarf. So, I started to wonder, “Is wool vegan?”. Eventually, as I …

The question, “Is Honey Vegan” is inevitably always asked to vegans. At first glance, one may think that honey is a natural, plant-based product, derived from the nectar of flowers. However, the process by which honey is made and the ethical considerations around it, make the answer pretty simple. Let’s delve into the intricacies of …

Can vegans eat chocolate? Yes…sometimes. That’s pretty good news considering the fact that most humans are obsessed with chocolate. Take the Swiss, for example, who consume 22 pounds of chocolate every year, per capita alone. So, considering the incredibly serious nature of this topic, let’s find out what vegans need to know before they pick …

Veganism has grown tremendously in the past decade. Along with that growth has come various different types of vegan diets. A vegan diet is a diet which consists of no animal products, and vegans abstain from eating animals or animal products like milk or honey. But even with all this abstaining, there are plenty of …

Are there really different types of vegans? Depends on who you ask. Ethical vegans, like me, will often say that veganism is not a diet. It’s a lifestyle. So, the only true vegans are the ones who live the lifestyle. That said, there are plenty of other people that will refer to themselves as vegan …

Looking for a new pair of vegan sneakers? You’ve come to the right place! We all have our favorite pair of sneakers. Maybe it’s a stylish pair that we wear that look cool, or a pair that we wear regularly to play sports. Sneakers are an essential part of any shoe collection. But are the …

Vegan shoes are having a moment. And vegan shoe brands are killing it with beautifully made, cruelty-free products. Not too long ago the the closest thing you could get to vegan shoes were cheap canvas or synthetic leather shoes from one of the big-box stores. Obviously, these shoes were not made to last. Plus, they …

There’s nothing quite like slipping into a nice pair of vegan sandals on a hot summer day. Yes, you read that right…vegan sandals. They’re a real thing. Along with vegan shoes, sneakers, boots, and even flip-flops. They come in all varieties and price points too! These 12 brands are making stunning vegan sandals. Some are …

Are condoms vegan? The short answer is no, not usually. But don’t worry, there are vegan condoms on the market! While most condoms are not vegan, you don’t have to sacrifice safety for pleasure. And you can enjoy yourself and your partner, or partners, knowing animal products have nothing to do with your sexual health …

If you’re new to veganism, learning about non-vegan food is the first thing you’re going to try to do. Salads are vegan, hamburgers are not. Easy enough, right? Actually, no. Salads aren’t always vegan, and sometimes hamburgers are vegan. So, it really does depend. If you’ve ever picked up a seemingly vegan product in the …

Are vegan bags trending? Absolutely! In fact, more and more high-quality vegan bag brands are cropping up each year. In fact, cruelty-free fashion and vegan lifestyle products are becoming more mainstream every day. So, now it’s easier than ever to find vegan bags that can suit any style and budget. Here’s a quick guide to …

It seems a bit silly to ask the question, “can vegans drink alcohol”, right? Well, you might be surprised, but not all alcohol is vegan. This may be confusing since most alcohol is made with vegan ingredients like grapes, grains, potatoes, and sugarcane. So, what makes alcohol not vegan? In nearly all cases, it has …

Summer’s over, and it’s time to start looking for ways to stay warm. As you probably know, finding high-quality vegan winter coats can be a tricky. The struggle to find cruelty-free clothing is real and the vegan community knows how tiring it can be to find vegan jackets and coats that are both stylish and …

Looking for a delicious and nutritious alternative to cow’s milk? Plant-based milk options have been gaining popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do they offer a cruelty-free and environmentally-friendly choice, but they also provide a range of health benefits. Let’s take a journey through the world of plant-based milk, …

Looking for a killer pair of vegan hiking boots (without the killing)? You’ve come to the right place! What can make or break an incredible hiking trip is your choice of vegan hiking boots.  Your feet are your most valuable asset you’ve got out there on the trail. Therefore, a wise choice in footwear will …

So I’m cranky. I’ll admit it. I’m usually pretty chill and aim to bust all those vegan stereotypes floating around. I want to prove to people that we’re not all annoying militant vegan assholes. In fact, I don’t know any annoying militant asshole vegans. So, I think we get a bad rap. One vegan goes …