Fish are incredible animals. They show affection, can multitask, and some even use tools. They also feel pain and suffering, just like other animals. So let’s keep our finned friends off our plates. Ocean ecosystems are facing many threats from overfishing to pollution to habitat destruction and more. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to help save the sea by choosing …
Scoop Up These Exciting Vegan Ice Creams
Innovative new vegan options are hitting the ice cream aisle as consumers increasingly choose dairy-free products that are kinder to cows and to their health. Look for these exciting ice creams on your next trip to the store! Magnum Non-Dairy Bars Already being enjoyed in the UK, these chocolate-covered bars are now making their stateside debut in non-dairy classic and …
Trying the Vegan BOCA Turk’y Burger Three Ways
The Boca Tur’ky Burger is the latest vegan addition to their range and really impressed us in the TryVeg.com Test Kitchen. You can purchase a 12-pack of the burgers for around $9.00. The burger is low in calories and fat at 70 calories per patty and 1 gram of fat. It also contains an impressive 13 grams of protein per …
Simple Makeup Looks for Fall with Ecco Bella Organic Beauty
Fall is here again. Cooler weather and festive occasions call for bolder looks, but you don’t have to be a makeup artist or a beauty guru to achieve them! Ecco Bella Organic Beauty offers vegan makeup that’s organic and cruelty free. The colors in the range – from earthy taupes to vibrant reds – are made from highly pigmented flower …
Simple Vegan Meal Ideas with Hungry Harvest
In August I had the opportunity to create some simple vegan meals using produce from Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest is a weekly subscription produce delivery company serving Maryland, DC, Virginia, and parts of Florida. Using the service is simple and convenient. You create an online account and select the size of your delivery (options include mini, full, and super). You …
7 Deliciously Vegan Chicken Recipes
With more and more vegan options available, it’s easier than ever to be better to birds by leaving them off our plates! Every year, the poultry industry calls September “National Chicken Month” in hopes to boost slumping sales at the end of grilling season. Here at TryVeg we’re totally on board with a month honoring chickens, but we do things …
Danni is on a Mission to Share DAM Good Vegan Food
Danni McGhee is a Plant-Based Nutrition Coach sharing DAM Good Vegan food throughout the Washington, DC metro area. Her love of homemade food, cooked with fresh ingredients, was instilled in her by her Jamaican mother and grandmother. In 2015 Danni started her company, DAM Good Vegan, offering online courses, personal coaching and cooking demos to make the transition to vegan …
Pasta Primavera with Lemon Garlic Jackfruit
Pasta is a perfect dish on days when you don’t know what to cook. This simple one pot dish is a perfect meal on a busy weeknight. Colorful veggies and flavorful jackfruit come together to make a zesty dish that will satisfy all your family and friends. Pasta Primavera with Lemon Garlic Jackfruit 1 package Lemon-Garlic Jackfruit from The Jackfruit …
Compassionate Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
There are so many ways to honor the moms and mother figures in our lives while also celebrating their special day with compassion for all moms! Make Her a Brunch She’ll Love Breakfast in bed is a classic way to show your love to mom on Mother’s Day. Touch her heart and fill her stomach with delicious compassionate dishes including …