There are hundreds of vegan pasta recipes out there, but today we want to highlight the creamy ones (yum!) because white sauce pastas are typically made with a dairy base such as cheese, butter, or milk. If you’ve ever wondered how to swap those ingredients for dairy-free alternatives, these recipes sure will surprise you! 1. Creamy Vegan Mac ‘n’ CheeseBy Nyssa’s Kitchen You’d never believe there could be healthy hidden…
Whether you’re gifting a vegan friend, family member, or you’ve decided you just want to gift compassionately this year (a wise choice!), you probably need some help. Surprising animal byproducts have found their way into popular gifts from wine to soaps, accessories to home-care products, making it tricky to know what’s actually considered vegan and what isn’t. We’ve made this list to help you out. 1. A Cookbook A cookbook…
Whether you’ve been vegan for a long time or only recently made the switch, it’s likely you’ve been faced with a lot of questions. Here are some responses to the funny questions that might come your way. 1. If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you eat?Here’s a counter question: what if you were not on a desert island? What if you lived in a society with…
Yogurt has always been a part of diets across various cultures and cuisines, but only in the last few years have companies started to recognise the need and demand for vegan yogurt alternatives! In the US, the number of vegan yogurt brands has steadily been on the rise. There are multiple yogurt and dairy alternatives made with a variety of plants ranging from coconuts to oats, cashews, almonds, soy, peanuts,…
Today is all about less-explored vegan Japanese dishes! Since one hardly ever finds dairy in Japanese dishes, it’s easy to put a vegan spin on many of the classics. In this list we have both sweet and savoury recipes for you to try out! Sweet: 1. Dango Click here for the recipe.Dango is a vegan Japanese dessert made with simple ingredients like sticky rice flour and sugar. You must have…
Gut health is a hot topic these days and with good reason! High consumption of dairy and fast foods comes with a host of gut issues. But luckily enough, we can heal ourselves with the help of fermented foods! Fermentation is an ancient food preservation method that yields ultra healthy foods containing “friendly bacteria” aka probiotics, and with a sharp, irresistible umami flavour! Perfect for a happy gut! A lot…
No matter where you are on your vegan journey, these 20 insights from thought leaders and activists are sure to inspire you, uplift you, and remind you that change can begin on your plate! 1. “I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by humans from the cruelty of humans.”Mahatma Gandhi 2. “How we treat the vulnerable is how we define ourselves as…
Looking for vegan lunchbox ideas for Veganuary? We’ve made it easier for you with this list of our 10 favourite vegan recipes for the office! These are dishes that you can easily pack into a box and enjoy even without a microwave! 1. Simple ‘Grab & Go’ Pasta SaladBy Avant Garde Vegan A hearty, balanced, and nourishing pasta salad that tastes wonderful even when eaten cold! This makes for a…
‘Protein’ always goes hand in hand with being vegan and many myths surrounding protein intake on a vegan diet actually prevent people from adopting a plant-based lifestyle. It’s time to bust some of these myths with facts! Myth #1: You can’t get enough protein on a vegan diet.Fact: The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. This is entirely possible on…
Today we’re spotlighting Indian food, which is largely vegetarian because dairy and cows are sacrosanct in Indian culture! The best part is that many Indian recipes can easily be ‘veganized’ with just a few simple swaps! With its vast array of spices and aromas, vegan Indian dishes are truly mouth-watering! Here are the ingredients to watch out for, and how to substitute them: GheeClarified butter, also known as Ghee, is…
Are you curious about trying vegan for Veganuary 2022, but often feel bombarded with conflicting nutritional advice from others around you? Do you feel overwhelmed with the various streams of information available online, each one with contrasting facts? We understand that navigating this can be tricky, and that you are looking for honesty and credibility in your search. In recent years, many more doctors, dieticians, and other health professionals are…
With the increasing number of films shedding light on topics such as veganism, animal rights, health, and the environment, several well-kept secrets about the animal agriculture industry are becoming exposed. Here is a selection of thought-provoking, informative, and deeply touching documentaries that show us what goes on in the industry and invite us to question our own roles. Grab some popcorn, keep an open mind, take a deep breath, and…
Kicking off the new year with Veganuary? Here are 5 vegan food bloggers we absolutely LOVE! While there are hundreds of very helpful vegan food blogs (linked at the end of the article), we have selected these 5 for you because of their simple recipes showing how easy, fun, and affordable vegan is! 1. Pick Up LimesYoutube Channel + Blog Sadia Badiei’s Youtube Channel, Pick Up Limes, has over 3…