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After spending the last few years living in Dubai as a vegan, one thing has become increasingly difficult to argue with: for a city built on indulgence, excess, and the occasional architectural “How did they even do that?”, it is remarkably accommodating when it comes to plant-based eating. My personal favourite vegan spot remains the ever-reliable Seva Table. Tucked away on an unassuming residential street like it’s actively trying to…
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I grew up in the Jain community with ahimsa as a constant topic of conversation in our family over the dinner table. The Sanskrit word ahimsa means non-harm, and it is the word we built our entire company around. My travels around the world have always carried a Jain perspective of ahimsa, and now over the last 16 years veganism has been layered onto that as well. I’ve taken travelers…
If you’ve never lived in South Africa you can have no concept of what a mental mainstay meat and dairy is in the country’s culture – in all of the cultures, should I say, and there are many. Some are more addicted than others, but for the vast majority of South Africans, veganism is a four-letter word that renders other profanities meaningless. As we all are aware, the vast majority…
Raising the next generation to be kind and compassionate in an otherwise harsh world is something to admire, and I’m so happy I got a chance to chat with three lovely parents who are doing exactly that, setting an example for their little ones. Daniel has a five-year old daughter, Sharmila has a three-year old daughter, and Jess is a vegan mother of two-year-old twins. These three have generously shared…
In honor of International Men’s Day, we at HappyCow wanted to highlight some of the very inspiring vegan men out there who are doing big things for the animal rights movement! We are in awe of their dedication and commitment, which has helped bring veganism to the mainstream. Meet them all below. 1. Seb Alex Seb Alex is a Lebanon-born vegan activist who left the corporate world behind to educate…
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. It’s innately human. If you ask most parents what they desire for their child’s future, the response is somewhat universal—health and happiness. Whether you’re currently vegan or thinking about transitioning your family away from animal products, you likely already know the amazing benefits of a plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle. If not, check out these plant-based doctors for more expertise! Not…
We recently had a chat with Malvika Kathpal, “a psychologist turned belly dancer turned music teacher turned content writer turned scuba diver turned disability support worker turned human, while being vegan through it all!” Malvika has travelled to 31 countries and lived on 3 continents. She was born and raised in India but currently lives in Canada and has been making her way across each province, living one year in…
“On a pivotal evening in October 2010, I stood mesmerised and spellbound witnessing a magical sunset over Mt. Everest! At that moment, I promised myself that I would come back one day and stand on the top of the world – literally. However, when the news spread in the mountaineering community about my expedition to Everest as a Vegan, there was a lot of skepticism and push-back from the community.…
If you still eat seafood or know anyone who does, these facts about marine life might open up a whole new avenue of thought and consideration for species we know so little about. Did you know? ↓ 1. Fish are highly intelligent Fish are not all that different from us – we avoid situations we know to cause pain and seek out experiences with rewards. Well, so do they! Fish…
We asked the #HappyCowmunity to tell us about their journey to veganism. More specifically, we asked people to share their top 3 steps to go vegan, and tell us what made it easier, fun, or more meaningful. The responses were honest, open, and very truthful. We love that! What’s good to remember is that each one is on their own unique journey, which means we might sometimes take different routes…
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! So we recently wrote about plant-strong athletes that are busting myths about vegan protein and entirely redefining fitness. Let’s hear it from them! These 10 vegan quotes from top athletes will strengthen your belief in the power of plants. “Being vegan doesn’t make you a stronger, better athlete. But it allows you to make yourself a stronger, better athlete.” Brendan Brazier, Canadian…
If you have yet to find your vegan soulmate, a change of scenery may be what you need once travel opens back up. In honor of World Vegan Day we’ve analyzed the HappyCow database to come up with a countdown of the top cities for vegan singles to help you find your true love (or at the very least, your next vegan dinner date). The locations below ranked high on…