“I figured that with my small kitchenette, equipped with microwave, kettle and toaster, I could somehow make it work.”– Zoe Thompson Food blogging and Instagram have helped to raise awareness of the benefits of a vegan diet — and many students are embracing this new way of eating. Zoe is a student studying English literature at the University of Bristol. The…

by Sande Nosonowitz We want you to know, and trust that when you do know, you will judge for yourself, that a vegan life is kinder toward the animals, better for your own health and gentler on our fragile ecosystem. Few of us were vegan from birth.   >>MORE

By James Corcoran Over the course of my lifetime, I have witnessed many societal changes here in the U.S. — from civil rights, to women’s liberation, to the peace movement, Earth Day, smoking bans, gay rights — all are historically significant. Today we are on the verge of another enormous social change. The trend is clear and the momentum is…

Find your home away from home and leverage support for plant-based options by frequenting your favorite eateries. Despite New Year’s resolutions to cook at home more often, by this time of the year, many of us have discovered that we don’t have the time to roast winter vegetables or simmer a hearty vegan soup. Still, we need to eat, which…

No, it’s not Paleo. Gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free diets are about as trendy as Gucci loafers and 90s fashion right now (that’s to say, very) but the one diet we’re all Googling, according to Hitwise’s Clean Living report, is the vegan diet, which might not be a surprise if you too swear by soy-based snacks. Blame the #cleaneating movement or…

Germany is a staunchly green-minded nation with widespread concerns about animal welfare, so reducing meat consumption is a natural extension of those values. How has Germany, long heralded as the land of meat and potatoes, become an unlikely leader in veganism, of all things?   >>MORE

The diet is the main asset to the vegan lifestyle and is appealing to people for different reasons. “Not only do I believe that it is the healthiest diet for our bodies, it is the healthiest thing for our mind,” said sophomore dance major Lily Thongnuam. “Knowing that you aren’t causing any torture or suffering to other beings as well…

by Joe Loria, Mercy for Animals It’s important that we speak out not only for farmed animals who are exploited right now but also for those who will be in the future. We can do this by inspiring the next generation of vegan activists. Here’s how we can start: Show them undercover footage. Most high schoolers have no idea how…

Vegan diets are exploding in popularity around the globe, which makes travelling as a vegan much easier. Elizabeth Warkentin rounds up the places where you’ll never have to resort to a soggy sandwich. For many vegans, travelling and eating out can be a frustrating and isolating experience. But as more chefs and restaurants are catching on to vegan food —…

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the Earth’s resources are being consumed at an unsustainable rate and air pollution is one of the biggest environmental health risks across the globe. Beyond affecting the seas, wildlife and forests around the world, environmental factors take their toll on human health and wellness too. Environmental pollutants can cause health problems like respiratory diseases,…

The Australian athlete claims eschewing from animal products meant he ‘never got sick’ and ‘could train and perform consistently.’ Vegan cyclist, Adam Hansen, has credited a ‘healthy, plant-based diet’ as the ‘trick’ to helping him finish a record-breaking 20 Grand Tours in a row. >> MORE