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Vegan Bacon (And Other Meat Substitutes)

August 18, 2021 by Susan T

Bacon. As a vegan, I’m sure you hear this word quite frequently. When? All, the, time. Especially when people are telling you why they could never be vegan. It’s also a very popular comment under pretty much any vegan related social media photo or story. What do our omnivorous friends not realize? Most noteworthy, going …

6 Terrifying Facts about Beef and Sustainability

August 18, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

Vegetarianism used to be about animal welfare. Now, an increasing number of Americans are choosing to go vegetarian to help the planet. That’s right: a vegetarian diet has a much smaller eco-footprint than meat. There are some exceptions to this (the UN is pushing for eating bugs as a sustainable solution to world hunger) but, overall, you can count on the fact that you are doing something good for the planet just by adapting a plant-based diet. Compared to poultry, fish, and pork, beef is the worst in terms of sustainability. Here are just some of the shocking facts about sustainability of the beef industry.

14 Reasons You Should Absolutely Never Consider Going Vegan

August 18, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

Thinking of going vegan? Get that idea out of your head! You wouldn’t want to have to suffer from these 14 reasons that you should absolutely never consider going vegan 🙂

Arian Foster: Profile of a Vegan NFL Star

August 18, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

As far as NFL stars go, Houston Texan running back Arian Foster definitely stands out – and not just for his record of most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Foster is considered “unusual” in the world of pro sports because he writes poetry, majored in philosophy, and openly supports gay marriage. But, of all of the things which make Arian Foster unique, the one which gets the most attention is his diet.

11 Depressingly Real Examples of Sexism in Meat Marketing

August 18, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

It is Women’s History Month and, despite what the morons on Capitol Hill are saying, sexism is far from over. The problem isn’t just rampant in the workplace, healthcare policies, or politics. Sexism goes right into the foods we eat – and the meat industry is right at the heart of it all.

7 Things You Got Wrong About Vegetarianism

August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

When you think of a vegetarian, what comes to mind? If you are like most, you’ve probably got some stereotypes about vegetarians and vegetarian food ingrained into your mind. Sure, some vegetarians really might be patchouli-wearing hippies who eat nothing but salad all day. But, with polls showing that 5% of US adults call themselves vegetarian or vegan and even more people are eating a “flexitarian” diet, it is safe to say that a lot of those stereotypes about vegetarians are flat out wrong.

9 Awesome Answers to Stupid Vegan Questions like “How do you get your protein?”

August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

When going vegan, you will be surprised at how many completely idiotic questions and comments you hear. Sometimes these questions are from well-meaning individuals who are genuinely interested in the vegan lifestyle. For those ones, I will gladly provide a thought-out considerate response. But, for those who are just trying to make themselves sound smart or are mocking veganims, here are some retorts.

14 Strange Fruits which are Freaks of Evolution

September 1, 2021August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

Unlike other foods, fruit is meant to be eaten: the plant’s survival relies on the fruit being eaten so the seeds can be consumed and dispersed. Thus, many plants have evolved to bear luscious, colorful fruits which capture our attention even from great distances. Fruits have also evolved to contain vast amounts of nutrients which we animals need for survival. This is all part of the wonderful symbiotic relationship that we have with plants: they provide nutrition for us and we help disperse their seeds.

6 Scientific Reasons that Vegetarians Make Better Lovers

August 17, 2021July 20, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

In 2014, the dating site AYI released information on a study about diet preference within dating. They found that when it comes to men, they are 11% more likely to go for vegetarian women than carnivores. Women are 13% more likely to choose meat-lovers. While men have a preference for plant-eating women, it’s actually the opposite for the other gender. It seems likely to be due to the “meat is macho” mentality which is quite frankly very outdated. Fortunately, there’s some scientific evidence out there that suggests that vegetarians make better lovers – male or female.