Let’s talk about one of the most common problems people have with milk: lactose intolerance. Did you know that 65% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant? Yep–that’s 2 out of every 3 human beings on the planet. Not at all abnormal. Here’s the deal. When babies are born they produce an enzyme called lactase…
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Herbed Vegan Polenta Fries
Are you ready to step up your french fry game? These flavorful vegan polenta fries are a must-try. Don’t worry, there’s no deep fryer necessary! Just pop ’em in the oven and get ready to wow your friends with this unique side dish. These fries are from early version of The Friendly Vegan Cookbook by…
What’s Wrong With Milk?
The dairy industry is one of the most abusive food animal industries. Cows, to produce milk, have to first have a calf. They don’t lactate just for the heck of it (they aren’t magical milk machines as we’ve been led to believe)—they produce milk to feed their baby (just like humans and all mammals). Sadly,…
How To Order Vegan at Papa Murphy’s
With more than 1,300 locations across the US and Canada, Papa Murphy’s take-and-bake pizzeria is the 5th largest pizza chain in the United States. The concept is unique in that you’re able to order a pizza that is prepared raw (unbaked) so you can bring it home and bake it yourself. And guess what? It’s…
Choosing Kind Language: Animal Idioms with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
We have a lot of animal idioms in the English language that are quite violent in nature. Yet even those of us who want to convey compassion for animals in all aspects of life neglect to think about the language we use. I’m encouraging you to start—to become conscious of what you say and start using…
Top 15 Must-See Vegan Documentaries That Will Change You
“The capacity to learn is a gift. The ability to learn is a skill. The willingness to learn is a choice.” – Brian Herbert Watching documentaries is a powerful way to expand our knowledge and understanding of all sorts of topics and world issues. In just an hour or two, we can gain an entirely new…
What About “Free Range” and “Humane” Meat?
Let’s talk about those “humane” labeling claims you often see on the packaging of meat, dairy, and eggs at the supermarket. Many well-intentioned individuals are purchasing “organic,” “humane,” “free-range,” or “cage-free” animal products because they want to eat these things but also don’t want to contribute to animal suffering. But is there really such a…
5 Ways Going Vegan Helps Our Planet
1. Meat production is really resource-intensive Producing meat requires vast amounts of land, water, fertilizer, and oil. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it takes 1,100 gallons of water to produce just two pounds of chicken. That’s not even an entire chicken (or a really little one!) and it’s enough water to fill about 25 bathtubs.…
Why Everyone Should Move Toward a Plant-Based Diet
Why do I think it’s important for people to move towards a plant-based diet? I would actually say it’s akin to asking, “Why is it important for people to breathe air?” or “Why is it important for people to wear clothes in the wintertime?” Because to me, it makes sense. There’s no reason to not…
Top 15 Vegan Myths Debunked
Every vegan encounters (or rather endures) questions like, “Where do you get your protein?” over and over and over again. It’s like a right of passage. You’ve probably also heard people say that “being vegan is expensive” and perhaps that “soy can give you man boobs.” There are a lot of vegan myths out there about…