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

By Sophie Hirsh Eating a vegan diet is one of the best things we as humans can do for animals, for the planet, and for our personal health. So if you’re interested in switching to a plant-based lifestyle, read on for some of our best tips on making the transition easy, plus answers to every question you may have about…

A new small-scale study has found evidence to suggest that following a vegan diet could boost levels of the microbes in our gut, which are related to improvements in body weight, body composition and blood sugar control. Carried out by researchers at >>MORE

…The new-to-Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, from the same man who brought us Aliens and Terminator 2—has made headlines as it examines the link between meat and physical prowess, analyzing meat’s effects on strength, muscle building, and boners….>>MORE Click >> HERE to view full size

by Ashlyn Whiteside …the food industry is the single largest catalyst of climate change and is responsible for a large portion of carbon emissions and our declining amount of fresh water …. “it is our job as humans to become aware of the things happening around us and to do our part and being a vegan is definitely a huge…

Yorkshire-born joinery teacher Donald Watson left a global legacy few could have predicted. Born in 1910, he was a pioneer from a young age. By his mid-teens he had made the unconventional choice to become a vegetarian on ethical grounds, citing the horrors of the animal agriculture industry as his motivation. But it was his actions some 20 years on…