The treatment of animals is a great disconnect in the world today. We oppose animal cruelty in theory, but we support it in practice.  For decades, animals have been waiting patiently in line behind other marginalized groups fighting for their own rights. With women, African Americans and LGBTs having achieved major successes in their respective battles for equality and social…

We often know WHAT we need to do, but finding the willpower to actually do it is often difficult, and staying consistent can be even tougher! These 5 rules are ones I come back to time and time again that help me daily!  >>WATCH

The numbers may tell us that the dairy industry is persisting, but they also hide that industry’s reality—the violent mistreatment that cows, goats, and other animals typically experience in a business that puts a “for sale” sticker on every part of their bodies.  Are dairy cows treated well?  Standing and sleeping on concrete floors…in crowded and packed lots…unable to move…

Research shows that meat and dairy products are fueling the climate crisis, while plant-based diets—focused on fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans—help protect the planet. A plant-based diet can have a significant positive impact on the environment and your health.  The authors of Climate Change 2022 say that studies demonstrate that a shift to plant-based diets rich in pulses, nuts, fruits, and vegetables could lead to…

Students at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom have voted to support a transition to a solely vegan menu across its catering services, write Nadeem Badshah and agency for The Guardian. The Cambridge students’ union voted on Monday 20 February [2023] to hold talks about removing all animal products from its cafes and canteens with the university’s catering services.…

With crisp, smoky tofu slices, this vegan BLT is a great dupe for the classic sandwich. The ‘BLT’ in BLT sandwich stands for bacon, lettuce, and tomato. The lettuce and tomato are easy, but the bacon needs to be substituted to make this sandwich vegan. There are lots of options, from ready-made plant-based meat alternatives you can buy in the…

Together, we can reduce⁠—and eventually end⁠—harmful animal experiments. Each year, it is estimated that more than 50 million  dogs, cats, monkeys, rabbits, rats and other animals are forced to endure painful experiments in the U.S. These animals are deliberately sickened with toxic chemicals or infected with diseases, live in barren cages, and are typically killed when the experiment ends. But…

Down and feathers are technically “by-products” of the meat and egg industry, and the story of their production is just as disturbing as that of any other animal-sourced product. If you’re considering buying a product stuffed with down or body feathers, the first thought on your mind probably isn’t: “Where (or rather whom) did these feathers come from, and do…

Worried you can’t get enough protein as a vegan? Well, Derek Simnett of Simnett Nutrition shows his 615,000 subscribers how to eat vegan and still gain muscle. Derek’s positive outlook on life, plus his understanding of nutrition, helps his videos explain why eating a plant-filled diet won’t set you back at the gym.  >>MORE

Sometimes it feels like there are more vegan bloggers out there than there are stars in the sky, which can leave you totally overwhelmed. Especially when it comes to deciding which vegan bloggers are the best match for your food preferences, budget, and personality. One of the best ways to build a deeper love for vegan food is by following…

A plant-based diet can not only help maintain your weight but also keep scary diseases at bay. A vegan or plant-based diet as the name suggests has no room for animal products including meat, dairy, and eggs in any form. A diet high in saturated fats, cholesterol, and calories hinders the progression of medications and also increases the risk factors…