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…

A Connecticut woman who runs an animal sanctuary has turned to another passion — vegan and gluten-free cooking — to help fund the operation. Kathleen Schurman, owner of Locket’s Meadow Farm Animal Sanctuary in Bethany, has hit the road with “Duck’s Truck,” a food trailer version of her popular, former Duck’s Soup Restaurant in Hamden. Specialties are: ~ wraps of tofu and other vegetables;…

Nederlandse Vereniging voor Veganisme, or NVV for short, is the largest advocate for vegans in the Netherlands. We aim to end the exploitation of animals through education, knowledge, accessibility, and inclusion. While some organizations focus on food or diet, we use the broader definition of veganism and look at animal use at large, be it for entertainment, clothes, testing, etc.…

Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a diet that includes meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to a new analysis from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open. “We knew that a vegan diet significantly reduces your risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and…

Despite wool’s cosy image, producing it involves mutilating and slaughtering sheep Wool is marketed as a sustainable and ethical choice of material for clothing, bedding, and even home insulation. Since sheep do not need to be killed to be sheared, wool might at first seem like a safe option for vegans. But is this true? As it’s a product of…

Why be a vegan? Because all the essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins are made by plants and micro-organisms, not by animals. Animal foods contain those items too, but most animals have roughly the same nutrient requirements as humans, so we get those essential nutrients second-hand, along with the unique ingredients of animal foods: the unwanted cholesterol and saturated fat.…