When it comes to keeping a check on your diet or following a certain dietary lifestyle, you might’ve heard of a phrase floating around “We are what we eat”. Well, we’re here to tell you that this phrase couldn’t be closer to the truth and our fellow vegans couldn’t agree more! We might not even think …
For people looking to switch to a plant-based diet, reducing the amount of animal protein we eat every day can be challenging. Even more difficult may be letting go of some of our favourite products, like milk, eggs, and cheese. It seems like we’ve always had almond and coconut milk as dairy-free alternatives, but what …
Walk into any grocery store and you’ll find shelves lined with animal-based products. Animal source foods (ASF), in particular, constitute a significant portion of all food items available in the market today. So, as a vegan, there is a continuous need to be careful and to check ingredients before buying a product. Pasta is no …
When it comes to wanting to add a little bit of (healthy) sweetness to our life, we often leap towards the jar of honey sitting there on our kitchen shelves. Now we, as consumers, might have different preferences and different questions in our mind pertaining to its use, such as, “Should I add it to …
The vegan movement has been continuously growing in popularity during the 21st century. It’s been gathering supporters worldwide for its ethical form of living and belief that all sentient creatures have an equal right to life and freedom. Which is the country with the most vegans, though, and what are the reasons behind it? Unfortunately, …
The vegan candy industry is on the rise because more people every day are becoming conscious of what they consume and how they consume it. A crowd favourite is the ‘Swedish Fish’. Contrary to what the name might suggest, Swedish Fish is not a type of fish. It is a chewy candy made in the …
You might remember studying yeast in your middle school science class and your teacher referring to it as a “microorganism”. Now for vegans, this label can be a cause of some confusion pertaining to the ethics behind eating yeast. As you probably know, the vegan diet shuns any and all animal-sourced products. The word “microorganism” …
It is usually believed that vegans and vegetarians do not meet their daily recommended nutrient intake. And while that isn’t completely true, they sometimes do struggle with the right nutrient dosage intake. It is a well-known fact that vegetables and vegetarian food items contain all the essential nutrients and minerals required to fuel the body, …
Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our overall health. It helps to regulate the amount of calcium in the body and to keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. If you follow a vegan diet, getting the right amount of vitamin D every day can be a challenge because most Vitamin D-rich …
The answer will bring smiles to many sweet-toothed vegans, Yes! Maple syrup is vegan, but only if it is 100% pure. Now the question is, what is it about a completely tree-extracted syrup that makes it non-vegan? And how does one differentiate between vegan and non-vegan Maple Syrup? Let’s find out: How Is Maple Syrup …