Posts tagged with "vegan"

Are You Making These Common Healthy Eating Mistakes?

Many people want to make positive changes to their diet and eat healthier. However, it is easy to be misled by certain products that are marketed as healthy, when in reality they are doing more harm than good. These sort of mistakes are fairly common, but they can be avoided when you know what to look out for, making healthy eating much easier. Not all wholegrain items are actually wholegrain Whole grain foods are often chosen as a healthier alternative to those that are more refined. But wholegrain labels can misinform consumers. If a product says, “made with whole-grains”, that could mean that a small percentage is...

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

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...

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...