If you’re a long-time vegan, a brand-new plant-based eater, or even trying out more plant-powered meals, chances are you’ve had some “interesting” conversations with family, friends, and complete strangers. It happens to all of us. Here are some of my favorites from over the years. Some of the responses I didn’t think of until later.…
I have long admired Bruce Friedrich, founder of The Good Food Institute, for his ability to have impactful conversations that so many of us vegans long for. It can be difficult to express in the 40-second elevator ride why you’re vegan—but Bruce has this seemingly magical ability to do just that. Luckily, unlike a magician,…
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…
In today’s World of Vegan video we tackle the question: Is sugar vegan? Sugar comes from the sugar cane plant (and sometimes other plants such as beets), so sugar in itself is vegan. But you may have heard that white table sugar has often been filtered through “bone char” (burned animal bones) which helps turn the…
Dear Toube, I’ve been a huge animal lover all my life. I went vegetarian as a young child, and have been vegan for more than 8 years. These days, being vegan is a breeze! It’s easy to find delicious food options for every craving and occasion. I read clothing labels to make sure my wardrobe…
Dear Toube, I have been employed as an executive assistant at the same company for almost 10 years. Recently the boss I had since the beginning retired and a new executive has stepped in. He knows I am vegan and makes the same cliché jokes as many others, which I can let roll off my…
Dear Toube, I am currently trying to transition from being a pescatarian to a vegan. I was a vegan once before, but I became very weak and sick soon after not eating meat. What advice can you give me to help me transition better? Where can I start? Any cookbooks you would suggest? And my…
In our latest VegAnswers video, Paul Shapiro, the Vice President of Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) tackles the question “Is a vegan world possible?” Right now in our society there is a legitimate debate about what the proper relationship with other animals ought to be. Paul has us consider what…
We are so excited about this new series called Dear Toube! Modeled after the popular advice column Dear Abby, this provides an opportunity for our readers to ask questions and receive advice to help navigate difficult situations with tact, confidence, and ease. Dear Toube, I have a wonderful friend that is vegan and I have recently become educated on…
If you’re vegan, you’ve surely encountered the vegan questions. You know the ones. The “where do vegans get their protein?” and “what about plants—don’t they feel pain?” questions you’re incessantly asked whenever somebody learns that you don’t eat animals. Needless to say, if you’re going to lead a vegan life, you better get used to answering these on the fly! And that’s…