Tag: vegan
-
10 Reasons for Switching to Vegetarian Food
Millions of people in the past several decades have switched to eating vegetarian food due to health, environmental, and animal welfare concerns. Some feel drawn to this eating plan to heal complex medical issues such as IBS, diabetes, and other diseases. While a vegan diet alone cannot cure major illnesses, many scientists now agree that…
-
Nutritionists Explain the Flexitarian Diet
If you’ve never heard of the flexitarian diet, it means eating primarily vegetarian foods with the occasional meat and dairy products. The main goal of this eating plan involves gradually transitioning to a vegan lifestyle by reducing the amount of animal products you eat. However, some people continue eating meat on the flexitarian diet but…
-
Nutritionists Explain 5 Physical Changes From a Vegan Diet
Veganism has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people choosing a plant-based lifestyle for positive physical change. While there are many reasons why someone might want to go vegan, one of the most common is health concerns. Nutritionists indicate that you’ll experience five physical changes when you switch to a vegan diet. One…
-
How to Make Nut Milk in 3 Steps
Did you know you can make your own nut milk at home? Non-dairy milk, such as almond and walnut, enjoy tremendous popularity today. Due to environmental and ethical reasons, many people have started ditching dairy in favor of plant-based options. Vegan milk is an excellent option for people with lactose intolerance or allergies. Plus, nut…
-
5 Ways to Slow Down Deforestation
Deforestation rates have risen dramatically in the last century due to the population explosion and agricultural developments. To put this into perspective, half of the global forest loss occurred from 8,000 BC to 1900. The other half occurred only since the turn of the century. You would think that with over eight billion people on…
-
Vegan Athlete in UK Holds 20 Powerlifting Records
Sophia Ellis, a UK-based vegan athlete, and two-time British champion proves that eating plant-based doesn’t make you weak. In April 2022, she made history and broke six national records at the British Women’s Classic Championships in Scotland. She competed in the U76kg open class, deadlifting heavier weight than any female in British powerlifting history. She…