Posts tagged with "plant based living"

5 Ways to Remove Factory Meat from Your Diet

5 Ways to Remove Factory Meat from Your Diet

There are new and valid concerns regarding the welfare of animals on UK farms. In a recent investigation, footage was obtained by the animal rights group Animal Equality. It depicted pigs being brutally mistreated over a period of 10 days. If you are concerned about the welfare of animals and what you eat, there is something you can do. Many people are becoming aware of the presence of factory meat in their diet and their wish to reduce consumption of such meat. One option is to consider becoming a vegetarian or vegan. However, if you still wish to consume meat, you can still reduce the amount of factory meat in your diet: Eat...
How Did Social Media Help Veganism Become Mainstream?

How Did Social Media Help Veganism Become Mainstream?

Veganism has long been the subject of jokes. However, times have certainly changed as veganism has become an extremely popular lifestyle choice. Over 3.5 million people in Britain alone identify as vegan, so plant-based living has certainly taken the mainstream by storm. Yet, how did a once mocked subculture become such an established industry? An Increasing Trend Since 2012, Google searches for the word “veganism” have steadily increased. This trend appears to coincide with the rise of Instagram. In 2010, the photo sharing app was launched exclusively for iOS. However, after a version for Android was released in 2012, Instagram became...
Cattle Farmers Left Frustrated at Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Cattle Farmers Left Frustrated at Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Plant-based alternatives to meat are in serious demand as they are gradually becoming more accessible. American companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are using science to provide the texture and taste of meat without slaughtering animals. Additionally, there are far less environmental implications with meat alternatives in comparison to traditional farming. However, cattle farmers have been left very dismayed because their industry could be under threat. Cattle Farmers are Getting Nervous The US Cattlemen’s Association filed a 15-page petition to the US Department of Agriculture earlier in the year. The petition demands that an...
Is Plant-Based Fast Food A Healthy Option?

Is Plant-Based Fast Food A Healthy Option?

Vegetarian and vegan diets have been found to have many health benefits. Plant-based diets have been said to reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. As a result, it is easy to assume that all plant-based foods are healthy – including fast food. Although vegetarian and vegan alternatives to fast food may appear nutritionally appealing, they are still as unhealthy as their meat counterparts. Plant-Based Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Fast food that is advertised as plant-based isn’t automatically healthy. There may be a lack of animal products involved but can still be high in calories. Furthermore, they can still...
M&S and Their Misguided Attempt to Sell Cauliflower Steak

M&S and Their Misguided Attempt to Sell Cauliflower Steak

In recent years, the amount of people taking on a vegetarian or vegan diet has increased. There has also been a rise in imaginative ways in which people can include vegetables in their food. This has included cauliflower ‘rice’ and courgette spaghetti. As a result, supermarkets have had conform to the considerable demand to include more vegetarian and vegan options on their shelves. M&S attempted to do so, by selling slices of cauliflower steak. However, they were faced by a wave of criticisms from customers. A New Plant Based Alternative by M&S M&S have launched a new vegetarian range. Part of it includes cauliflower...
Don't Forget Your Vegan Guests This Christmas

Don't Forget Your Vegan Guests This Christmas

If you oversee the Christmas dinner, the task ahead can appear overwhelming. Cooking for a group is daunting enough but on such a significant day seems to add the pressure. If one of your guests is a vegan, there’s no need to panic. The worst thing that you can do is make them feel singled out. Catering for a vegan Christmas meal is surprisingly easy and can keep everyone happy. It's OK to Ask The best thing to do is to simply talk to your guest. On their part, the lead up to the holidays can be stressful especially if this is their first Christmas as a vegan. There is the dread of creating tension when there’s something that sets them...
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