We’ve all heard that shopping from bulk bins can eliminate a lot of unnecessary plastic and waste. And you’ve probably heard that you can save a lot of money that way too. But how much money, exactly? How will shopping in bulk actually impact your grocery budget? I went on a mission to find out.…
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Vegan Guide to Disney’s California Adventure
Are you planning a trip to Disney’s California Adventure Park? Well, your timing couldn’t be better! If you had visited this park years ago, the vegan choices would have been very scarce and mostly accidental, but the demand for vegan foods today is so high they have become a menu “must.” We’ve heard rumors of…
You’ll Never Believe What Going Vegan for 7 Days Did for this Man’s Health
At just 24 years old, Raul Medina was already struggling with fatigue, mental fogginess, weight, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. He assumed, like so many do, that his health destiny was written in his genes. Raul’s mom had Type 2 diabetes, so he thought it was likely he would one day suffer from that too. Raul didn’t have health…
How to Order Vegan at Domino’s Pizza
Have you ever been hanging out with friends when they decide to go grab pizza at a notoriously not-vegan-friendly pizzeria? I’ve been there. Or, even worse…have you ever called your local pizza chain to order a veganized pizza only to hear a long silence on the other side of the phone, followed by… “No cheese?!?!” As much as…
Draw My Life: A Pig’s Life In Today’s World
A Pig’s Tale Hi there. I’m a pig and here’s my story. You might expect that my life is like the pig in the movie Babe. Full of playful moments with other animals. But that’s not my story at all. My life started out rough, and it’s only gotten worse. You see, just like nearly…
This ‘Draw My Life’ Video Will Make You Rethink Your Thanksgiving Feast
It’s finally here! Artist Sooyeon Jang and I have teamed up yet again to produce another illustrated “Draw My Life” video showcasing the heartbreaking life of a turkey in today’s world. We’ve already tackled dairy cows, pigs, chickens, dogs in the South Korean dog meat trade, and now we’re pulling the curtains back on turkeys bound for…
How to Have Impactful Vegan Conversations
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,…
Easy Vegan Instant Pot Soup With Lentils & Vegetables
The Instant Pot is all the rage these days, and for good reason! This magical pressure cooking tool enables you to cook rice, beans, lentils, potatoes, soups, and stews faster than ever before. For instance, cooking brown rice takes 45 minutes on the stovetop, but just 20 minutes in the Instant Pot. If you’re a busy…
It’s Not Lactose Intolerance—You’re Just Not A Baby Cow
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…
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,…