Before you reach for that carton of eggs, a package of peeps, or the cute little bunny at the pet shop, consider this. Every conventional egg subjects a hen to 24 hours of misery, most likely in a battery cage. Peeps are made with animal skin and bones (gelatin), yuck! And most rabbits given as Easter gifts wind up neglected and…
I know the thought of chopped liver makes you go: Eeww! Just a little, right? I know, and I’m with you, but this vegan chopped liver is a whole new experience, and it’s so delicious. Keeping Our Traditions. Being vegan is all about compassion towards other living beings, right? But, as we’ve mentioned before, it…
Let’s talk lashes. I think it’s pretty obvious that a stellar mascara is any woman’s BFF. Seriously, no one product can make your eyes pop and transform your face from ho-hum to HELLO quite like a kickass mascara can. It’s pretty much the holy grail of cosmetics. Did you say Bee Barf? While we all…
If you read my post last week, you know that limiting dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake is probably a good idea and that loading up on fresh, whole foods and getting your daily exercise will go a long way to protect your heart. So what about all of the other fats? What about creamy…
If you’ve been paying attention to the buzz of the food and nutrition world lately, you’ve likely heard a lot about butter being back on the scene. And even more recently, about dietary cholesterol not being so bad to eat anymore. So where is this all coming from? The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is the…
Beyonce and Jay-Z made waves in the news when they embarked on a 22-day vegan challenge back in 2013. Well, just over one year later, Beyonce has teamed with her trainer Marco Borges to launch a completely vegan meal delivery service with the company 22 Days Nutrition. The concept behind this company is brilliant. The…
“You’re now a what?” I exclaimed. Standing in our kitchen in front of the open refrigerator, my daughter, somewhat hesitantly but proudly stated, “I’m a vegan, Mom.” Well, I thought, this is what happens when you send them away to college, and they return as their own person. “Okay,” I said, “what exactly does that…
Make Healthier Choices & Save Money Choosing vegan doesn’t have to be a sacrifice, and a great way to show that is by packing delicious school lunches! Plus, packing your own lunch can help you save money and make healthier choices. This video showcases three vegan lunchbox ideas, but the options are limitless. Even if you…
You’ve heard the saying “wear your heart on your sleeve,” right? Well, now you quite literally can. A new vegan apparel company called Meaningful Paws just launched, and they are offering clothing, tumblers, stickers, and more made with lots of love. Founded by San Francisco based vegan artist Soo Yeon Jang, Meaningful Paws is on a mission to…