Veganism was once considered a fringe movement but is now firmly in the mainstream thanks in part to vegan celebrities. Inspired by environmental and ethical concerns, people from all walks of life are adopting a plant-based diet. Vegans once struggled to find a platform to share their views....
What that means is that most people who follow a vegan (or plant-based) diet are more conscious about their health and do other things to support it, including exercising regularly, avoiding junk food, practicing yoga and meditation, and so on. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that so...
For example, a glass of wine may be calming for one person but energizing for another, or chocolate may be calming for some people and comforting for others. Certain prescription medications also offer clues. If you have many symptoms of low serotonin and have found that prescription SSRIs hel...
In the end, we are all human and can learn to cope with stress. Men and women can learn the value of supportive social networks when stressful times occur. Having a halfway balanced diet can make a difference too. That doesn’t mean all vegan, all organic, etc. it just means try not...
Vegan Rabbit Most people believe that dairy isn’t a bad thing because an animal doesn’t have to die in order for you to get it. But the truth is that an animaldoeshave to die – in fact,manyanimals have to die – for the sake of that slice ofcheeseon your sandwich, or that ...
If you’ve ever thought about starting a social entrepreneurship venture, you might want to consider building a business that truly carves out space for people who’ve been overlooked. By starting a second-chance employment organization, you can do that and more, all through crea...
33 y/o, 2y Vegetarian “I just didn't care about how people perceived me, and lucky enough to be financially well-off.” 25 y/o, 2 y Pescatarian Research “Doing research, getting information from internet and other sources”, 30 y/o 4y Vegan.“Through own research and ...
We all know the feeling. That horrible uncomfortable silence where we freeze up, or look away or just want to turn invisible. Awkwardness can strike anyone in the wrong circumstances. But why does it happen? How is it con...
And comparing ourselves to people in India is a bit misguided (though Hindus are mostly vegetarian, not vegan). What is best for us has been determined by climate, availability and tradition for 99% of human history. And I don’t think it is different now. Another problem with gurus sel...
Using slickly-produced footage of“plant-based”athletes, the movie relentlessly tries to convince you veganism will turn you into a world-beating athlete. Vegan diets, we are told, make your blood flow better, give you more energy, improve your recovery after exercise, increase your st...