Some people think being vegan whilst sticking to a student budget is difficult, but that needn’t be the case! If you are starting university this year and you are already vegan, or want to be vegan, you may have some concerns about how you can eat a plant-based diet healthily and cheaply. One thing people seem to forget is that…

Blackbird Foods continues its trajectory of success with the addition of three plant-based pizzas to its line-up at Whole Foods, including its recent product developed with fellow plant-based brand Daring, the Blackbird Buffalo Pizza.  Blackbird’s pizzas are already listed at 300 Target stores, and the brand has also launched a line of plant-based chick*n WINGS, available in Buffalo and Korean BBQ flavors. Blackbird’s Margherita, Supreme,…

Helping others feels great, and when it comes to animals and nature, there are actually a lot of simple things you can do that will make a big difference.  In fact, every act of activism, big or small, plays a vital role in driving change, and all are necessary to help make the world a more compassionate place for all…

Even the highest-welfare farms typically force piglets to endure a series of painful mutilations You may have heard that pigs raised for meat live in extreme confinement and are slaughtered when they’re around six months old. But did you know that even the highest-welfare farms typically force piglets to endure a series of painful mutilations?  It’s true. These mutilations, which…

A number of viewers have voiced their disgust about the US food industry Many people have vowed to go vegan after watching a new Netflix documentary called Poisoned that delves into the health risks of US food. Directed by Stephanie Soechtig, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food looks at how the US food industry manages deadly pathogens, including E. coli and salmonella. The film…

Raising a fist drenched in green paint and wearing a dress of “leaves” like a true lettuce loyalist, actor, activist and daughter of Jesse Jackson, Ashley Jackson laced up her vegan combat boots and took a stand against food injustice in a new PETA campaign.  The campaign was launched at the historic Metropolitan AME Church, where she served healthy, humane meals and distributed free…

by Caroline Spiller If you are buying animal products then it is highly likely you are paying for this brutal treatment of creatures. Factory farms can not continue to exist without the demand for them. Vegans are well known for telling other people they are vegan as soon as they meet someone. I am breaking that tradition by revealing that…

Saving the world one bite at a time. Beyond personal health, adopting a vegan diet can make a significant impact on the environment.  Animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.   By going vegan, you’re reducing your carbon footprint and taking a stand for the planet.  Who knew your plate could be such a powerful tool…

Eating vegan has the power to positively impact animals, our planet, and even our health. Whether you’re just testing the waters on eating a plant-based diet, you’re a seasoned pro heading out on a big grocery run, or you’re simply shopping for someone you love who eats a vegan diet — we hope this guide is helpful. We’ve created a…

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining strong bones and teeth, nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting. While dairy products are a well-known source of calcium, there are several non-dairy alternatives that can provide sufficient amounts of this vital nutrient. So, you’re thinking about going vegan? Now, you might have heard some people say,…

The diet with the lowest impact on the environment was found to come from vegans, who eat a plant-based diet and exclude animal products like meat and dairy. Vegans had one-fourth the environmental impact as meat eaters, researchers found. New research shows that a vegan diet has the least environmental impact and that more people turning to the plant-based eating…