Yes, ordering from Amazon is convenient. But within that convenience lies a significant cost to the planet: excess plastic waste. From products that are individually wrapped in plastic to the air bubble cushion packs and air bubble envelopes, Amazon orders often contain an exorbitant amount of single-use plastic. And it’s no wonder—plastic is extremely cheap…
The decline of the widespread (and widely hated) upcharge for plant-based milk options at food and beverage establishments around the world has finally begun! Casual bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread has announced that it will drop its surcharge for substituting dairy milk with more sustainable, ethical, and healthier plant-based milk options. This practice is common to…
We have some exciting news for you! It’s not always easy to be excited when it comes to political developments, but this one could have a big impact in the vegan world! In what would be a huge step in the right direction, the European Union is being urged to adopt a “sustainability charge” on…
This article was generously sponsored by our friends at Happy Planet, makers of super-delicious oatmilk! They are one of the awesome companies working to bring more oatmilk to the people and contributing to the rise of oatmilk around the world. I’m a big fan, and we’re so honored to collaborate! Soy milk. Almond milk. Cashew…
You know that recommendation from the American Heart Association to eat two servings of fatty fish per week? That’s because of the type of fat that fish have in their bodies. Salmon, herring and sardines contain DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 essential fatty acid. But guess what? The fish actually get their DHA from algae.…
This article was written by vegan Registered Dietitian Taylor Wolfram, and was sponsored by our friends at Naturelo. Getting What We Need to Thrive The human body requires lots of nutrients to function properly, including carbohydrates, protein, fat, 13 vitamins and many minerals. Some of them we can make ourselves and some of them we…
Sometimes it feels like there are more vegan bloggers and vloggers out there than there are stars in the sky, which can leave you totally overwhelmed when it comes to deciding which vegan bloggers is the best match for your food preferences, budget, and personality. Well, we thought we should try to make things a…
Seafood lovers have something to celebrate this year. The launch of this much-anticipated vegan tuna from the 100% plant-based company Good Catch Foods is finally here! We’ve talked a lot about the issues surrounding fish consumption. Needless to say, there are many reasons why consumers are choosing to avoid fish. And we’re not just talkin’…
There’s a lot of misinformation about the health impacts of seafood swirling around the internet. It’s time to set the record straight! I don’t know about you, but when I hear people talk about eating healthy, they tend to go straight for the “lean meat” suggestion. Chicken or fish, they say! But I’ll raise them…
25 years. That’s how long it’s been since I’ve eaten a burger from a fast food chain…until today. Carl’s Jr. just announced their new “Beyond Famous Star” burger made with the popular vegan Beyond Burger. When ordered without cheese and mayo, it’s fully vegan! So you better believe I hopped in the car with my hubby…