So you want to become a vegetarian – for the animals, your health, and the environment? The only pesky problem is the whole veg part of going vegetarian. As in you will have to eat vegetables. And you think you HATE vegetables.
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5 Feminine Products Every Women Needs to Know About
Most people dont make a point of talking about feminine products. But it is really time we stopped making it so taboo. Feminine products are part of our everyday lives as women and some of them have actually made it a lot easier to be a woman. Be grateful that you dont have to literally be on the rag, that you can plan when you get pregnant, and sports bras make it possible to run without your boobs smacking out a rhythm. As a woman (or a considerate male), these are 5 innovative new feminine products you need to know about.
Vegan Condoms: Guide to Choosing Safe, Healthy Vegan Condoms
If you are a sexually-active adult, then chances are you use condoms. If you also happen to be vegan, then you might be surprised to learn that not all condoms are vegan. Even if you arent vegan, there are still a lot of reasons why you might want to ditch your current brand of condoms and switch to vegan condoms instead.
The One Thing You Must Do to Find Time to Eat Healthy
Eating healthy: it is all something we strive to do. But, when asked why they repeatedly return to eating junk food which they know will harm them, the most common excuse people give is that they don’t have time to eat healthy.
The Top 9 Vegan Cookbooks (Veg and Meat-Eater Approved!)
Whenever anyone asks me for advice on going vegan, or even just to start eating healthier, this is what I tell them: Buy a few vegan cookbooks and try at least one new recipe every week. Over time, you will build up a repertoire of vegan recipes and you won’t feel like you are “missing out” on anything.
The Best Raw Food Recipe Books
Even if you aren’t following a raw foods diet, it is still nice to have a few raw food recipe books on hand. The recipes in these raw uncookbooks are light and refreshing, often easy to make and obviously require no cooking (a godsend in summer months). Most importantly, they inspire you to use common ingredients in creative ways — like using zucchini noodles in place of spaghetti or blended cashews in place of cheese. These are some of the best raw food recipe books you will find and include recipes for beginners and advanced raw foodists alike.
Think Going Vegan is Too Expensive? Heres What You Can Do About It
There is absolutely no reason that going vegan should cost more than your omnivorous diet. But, chances are you WILL find yourself spending a lot more on groceries when you go vegan. Part of the reason veganism costs more is because you suddenly start caring about your health more. It is hard not to care once you find out about all of the creepy chemical ingredients lurking in your food (and vegans are constantly reading food labels, so it is hard not to see these ingredients).
Where to Find Vegan Coupons
Going vegan by no means has to be more expensive than an omnivorous diet. But, if you are eating convenience foods and/or opting for healthy organic options, then you will probably see a rise in your grocery bills as a vegan. To help you save money as a vegan, here are some places where you can get vegan coupons.
How to Stay Vegan While Traveling Abroad
I recently just got back from another trip abroad, making my country total rack up to 21. In short, I’ve got itchy feet and love to travel. Being completely lost in a country where I don’t understand more than 3 words of the language makes me absolutely giddy with delight. But I’m also a vegetarian, so I’m constantly getting asked how I can stick to a veg diet while traveling abroad.
How to Eat Healthy When You Are Broke
One of the biggest criticisms of healthy food is that it costs too much. So, if you are perpetually broke (or feel like you are), then eating healthy can seem like an impossible challenge. But, yes, it is possible to eat healthy on a budget. Here are some tips on how to make it possible.