So Is Vegan Healthy? Feeling worried that a vegan diet may not be healthy? Maybe you’ve recently become a vegan or are thinking about becoming one and you have concerns about whether a vegan diet will be healthy for you. Or perhaps you have friends and family questioning your new vegan lifestyle. A first reaction by many people regarding a vegan diet...

So What Does Vegan Mean? The word vegan was introduced in 1944 by Donald Watson, the co-founder of the Vegan Society, as a new word which enabled people to differentiate themselves from those who followed a vegetarian lifestyle. Watson thought it was important to convey the difference between the two because he felt that vegetarianism, which stipulated...

I recently wrote a post, 5 Common Vegan Myths, about common misconceptions that the general public have about a vegan diet. While researching this post, I noticed that there are a few myths within the vegan community itself. My observations regarding these myths were recently reinforced by a book I just finished reading, Vegan For Life by Jack Norris...

When first deciding to adopt a vegan diet, it can seem like you are faced with a difficult and overwhelming task. The easiest way to make sure you are eating vegan foods, is to stick with unprocessed whole foods that you can prepare for yourself… such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes. This way you know exactly what you are eating. However...

Fantastic Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe : Because We All Need A Treat Sometimes! How to Make Vegan Chocolate Cake on Howcast You Will Need : 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup virgin...

Here’s a simple vegan recipe that’s both tasty and nutritious! Brown Rice And Veggie Stir Fry : Ingredients 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sliced zucchini 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/4 cup diced fresh tomato 1/4...