Veganism for Beginners

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Wrap me up in… vegan silk? Surely that sounds nice, but is silk vegan? Well, veganism is a lifestyle that includes not only sticking to animal-free food but also animal-free clothing, personal care products, and shoes and accessories. Garments that have been made from silk are on the no-no list for the same reason leather …

I know that veganism for beginners can be a little confusing, or even downright overwhelming. I’ve gotten a lot of messages from friends, family, and strangers lately announcing that they are going vegan or trying to transition to a more plant based diet. Along with those announcements, often come questions, requests for tips, and excitement …

If you’ve been vegan for a while, you might be asking yourself, is sugar vegan? or can vegans eat sugar? Seems like a dumb question. Of course sugar is vegan, right? Most everyone would assume so. But it may be hard to believe, that that is not always the case.  There are sugars on the …

Can vegans eat pasta? It’s a fairly common question. However, with most questions regarding a vegan diet, the answer isn’t simple.  Everybody loves pasta, or so it seems, as it’s pretty much found across the globe. It’s easy to see why. The simplicity of pasta makes it hyper usable, since it only needs one of …

Can vegans eat bread? If you’re vegan you know how common it is to get asked this question. Of course, the short answer is, yes! Vegans can eat bread… well, more often than not. As long as the bread is made without animal products, then of course, vegans can eat bread.  And vegans do eat …

What do vegans eat? If you are a vegan you’ve almost certainly been asked this question like three million times. Whether it stems from a place of good natured curiosity, or from the deep dark recesses of troll caves there is little doubt that our diet is of interest to many folks. Well, today let’s …

When you look back through human history, activism is not new. However, animal activism has become popular in recent years. Animal activism is attracting songwriters, authors and movie stars, politicians and academics as well as people like you and me. Lots of people are standing up for animal rights. Animal welfare is important, especially when …

There are a lot of great movies on veganism that have been made in the past 20 years. In fact, one such vegan documentary might be the most watched in history! Film is a powerful medium. A good movie can move people in ways that other forms of art might not be able to. These …

If you recently transitioned to a plant based diet, you’ll love this vegan grocery list! Becoming vegan doesn’t mean your diet has to resemble that of a fluffy little bunny rabbit. There’s a whole world of vegan foods out there to add to that vegan grocery list! Some that’ll be new to you and some …