The Plant-Based Universities campaign has sent an open letter to university vice-chancellors, catering managers, and student union presidents across the UK, calling for a transition to 100% plant-based catering in UK universities.  The open letter, supported by over 850 academics, politicians, and public figures, including Chris Packham, Etienne Stott MBE, and George Monbiot, marks one of the largest instances of academic endorsement for…

One of the most crucial areas in desperate need of reform is the food industry. Global ingredient supplier Green Boy reveals its strategy to ensure availability, innovation, and, ultimately, food security for a growing population by supplying high-quality plant proteins, starches, and syrups to established and upcoming food companies and manufacturers. Our ever-expanding human population is heading towards nine billion people while…

Going vegan doesn’t release you from making other sustainable choices, but it’s one of the best ways to become a more responsible citizen of this planet.  Following a vegan diet doesn’t exempt you from recycling or carrying a reusable water bottle, but it does have significant environmental benefits. In 2018, an Oxford University study declared that eating a plant-based diet…

If you are vegan and about to start or resume university, check out our top tips! 1) Eat wholefoodsThe cheapest way of eating is also one of the healthiest. By basing your diet around wholefoods, such as beans, lentils, pulses, vegetables, fruits and wholegrains, you will not only be eating delicious healthy food, you will also be saving money! 2)…

These athletes are proving the power of a plant-based lifestyle. The Vegan Strong PlantBuilt team is making its mark in the upcoming Mr. America All American Sports Festival & Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The powerhouse team is gearing up to prove the benefits of a plant-based diet. An International Team of Plant-Based Athletes With nearly 40 athletes hailing from both…

The argument that veganism is anti-Indigenous makes the mistake of equating indigeneity with hunting.  Portrayals of Indigenous people that focus on violent, primitive or devious aspects of our cultures reinforce colonial narratives of Indigenous people as savages, when in fact we have long been masterful thinkers, gardeners, foragers, story-tellers, builders, healers, navigators, astronomers, artists, sailors and so much more.  Indigenous…

“I cannot change the whole world, but I can change the world for a whole lot of living beings.” Switzerland is proud of its image as a rural country with mountains, alpine pastures and traditional family farms. Switzerland Tourism likes to advertise with cows grazing on beautiful mountain meadows, and Swiss milk chocolate and cheese are world famous. In 2021,…

It’s estimated that each vegan spares nearly 200 animals a year a violent death.  Our fellow animals feel pain, joy, and other emotions; value their lives; and grieve when they lose a loved one.  They also have unique personalities, likes, and dislikes.  Here’s some food for thought:  Being vegan is a way of life—not a “diet.” While vegan foods are cholesterol-free and associated…

It’s good for our health, it saves money and reduces emissions, but is a plant-based diet something that the NHS could adopt? Dr Shireen Kassam investigates… The first tenet of a healthcare professional or institution is ‘first, do no harm’. Since becoming vegan almost 10 years ago, for me, as a practicing doctor in the NHS, this means ‘do no harm to…

As long as you have potatoes in your pantry, you’ll never have a sub-par meal. From versatility to nutritional content, satiety, and affordability, potatoes are far more than just an oblong starch with empty calories. If you’re a tenured vegan, you might already be privy to this, but it’s worth reiterating — potatoes are a vegan’s best friend. Although the…

Here’s the best vegan Philly cheesesteak recipe and the only one you’ll ever need! Layers of vegan meat in a beefy marinade and creamy vegan cheese; it’s so good. This stove-top recipe is as tasty and as easy to make as the classic version. Made with a fantastic meat substitute, the savory flavors and bold seasonings bring this recipe to…