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10 Inspiring Vegan Women You Need To Know About

10 Inspiring Vegan Women

It’s International Women’s Day – a universal celebration of the wonders and achievements of women around the world. By and large, women have been the driving force of the vegan movement, with milestones reached by activists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers from all walks of life. In this article, we celebrate 10 of these inspiring vegan women you absolutely should know about. 1. Genesis Butler Genesis Butler started her animal rights activism…

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Time-Saving Vegan Cooking Tips For Beginners

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If you’re a beginner, you might feel confused at first about what vegan cooking entails. Let us reassure you that it’s much easier than you think! Whether you’re newly vegan, thinking about making the switch, or just trying to eat more plant based foods, these helpful vegan tips will save you a lot of time and worry. Here are TeamCow’s vegan tips for beginners, just to make life easier for…

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How to Meet Other Vegans Near You

How to meet vegan friends near me

In this article, we offer resources for a range of social activities you can explore to meet other vegans nearby. Animal care might be your passion, or maybe activism is more your thing! As you’ll see, there are lots of ways to meet new vegans near you, in your town or wherever you travel. Take your pick from TeamCow’s tips below. 1. Create or join vegan groups on Meetup Meetup…

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10 Must-Try Vegan Pancakes In The World

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It’s National Pancake Day! Today is all about pancakes, one of the most universally-loved breakfast foods for any time of the day! Sifting through customer reviews of all the best vegan pancakes you get around the world, we’ve narrowed down the Top 10. Is your favorite here? Let us know below! 1. Mr. StacksAmsterdam, NetherlandsView Mr. Stacks on HappyCow The ultimate spot for vegan pancakes! Here’s an eatery focusing entirely…

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Best Online Groups To Join If You’re A New Vegan

Best Online Vegan Groups

As a new or aspiring vegan, especially during the initial stages of transitioning to this lifestyle, it can be immensely helpful to find vegan groups that offer encouragement and support. TeamCow recommends these top 3 spaces for anyone looking to hop on to vegan groups or community forums online.  HappyCow Forum We have our own vegan forum and chat board spanning various topics, from vegan fitness to recipes, animal rights,…

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5 Fun Almond Milk Recipes To Try At Home

5 Fun Almond Milk Recipes

Did you know? Plant-based milk now occupies over 10% of the total milk market, with almond milk being the most popular choice. There’s something really therapeutic about making your own homemade almond milk. Not to mention, it’s healthier, easier on the pocket, and even tastes better! Whether you’re someone who loves making homemade nut milks or someone who has never tried, you’ll enjoy these fun and simple almond milk recipes.…

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Summed Up: Our Must-Read Articles For Veganuary

Top 10 HappyCow Articles For Veganuary

With Veganuary coming to a wrap, we wanted to share a roundup of our 10 best articles from 2022 so far, spanning different facets of veganism, like food, health, fitness, films, shopping, and so much more. Grab a cup of (vegan) coffee and dive in! 1. Can Going Vegan Change Your Life? We asked our Instagram community (AKA the Cowmunity) how going vegan has changed their lives. The responses were…

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Can Going Vegan Change Your Life? The Cowmunity Speaks.

Go vegan for veganuary

We asked our Instagram community (AKA the Cowmunity) how going vegan has changed their lives. The responses were so deeply touching and inspiring that we had to share them. Whether you’re participating in Veganuary, or are already somewhere else along your journey, we hope these community sentiments resonate with you.  Here’s what they had to say! Going vegan has changed my life because… “My diet is finally in line with…

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How To Be a Vegan Kween: Why it’s easier than ever to go veg

Erica Korff, Vegan Kween, with HappyCow branding

We recently sat down with Erica of Boston’s biggest online vegan community, Vegan Kween, to find out how she built her thriving platform and what the secret is behind her startlingly delicious food photos! We got answers, and then some. Erica’s heartwarming and helpful anecdotes show us why it’s easier than ever to go veg.  This is for anyone trying to live a more compassionate lifestyle, whether vegan or somewhere…

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Online Vegan Apps And Resources You Need

Vegan Apps

For most, a smartphone is hardly complete without one’s favourite apps. This is especially true if you’re vegan or vegetarian, or if you’re trying to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle. There are many apps and online resources that add major value to your everyday life, like finding the top vegan-friendly restaurants, guides, products, recipes, and substitutes with your phone. In this article, we provide a list of the best vegan-related…

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Vegan Diet On A Budget: TeamCow’s Tips

Vegan Diet On A Budget

Let’s face it. Trending health foods like quinoa, kale, and avocados get a lot of hype for their nutritional value and aesthetic quality, but the truth is you do not need them in your diet! A vegan diet is falsely perceived as expensive partially because of mainstream craze for many of these pocket-heavy foods. You might be surprised to know there are multiple ways to ensure you’re eating a perfectly…

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Is All Alcohol Vegan? Here’s What You Need To Know!

Vegan Alcohol

You might know that animal products find their way into many of our day-to-day food items but wow – alcohol too? It’s unexpected but true that certain animal byproducts may be used in the processing of various alcohols, or as ingredients themselves. From milk to egg whites to fish bladder (yes, you read that right!), you’ll see the list is long and unusual!  Let’s talk about what  to watch out…

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Best Vegan Cheese Brands in the USA

Vegan Cheese Brands In The USA

Most would agree that cheese is usually the biggest obstacle to going vegan. Ever considered why? There’s a reason behind our cravings: cheese contains fragments called casomorphins, a casein-derived morphine-like addictive compound! So yes, most of us have been addicted to cheese without knowing it! Luckily enough, breaking free from the habit is easier than ever with the variety of vegan cheese alternatives available these days. Here are five of…

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