Earth Day is just around the corner, and each of us can take steps to protect our planet, including when we go food shopping! Here are a few ways that to can be kinder to the planet on your next trip to the grocery store. Bring Your Own Shopping Bags: Each year, Americans use an estimated 100 billion plastic bags …
Rescued Calf and His Human Friend are Inseparable
Stop what you’re doing and get ready to witness an adorable friendship that knows no species: Mike (the cow) and Dan (the human) are an inseparable duo. Dan McKernan, founder of Chelsea, Michigan’s Barn Sanctuary, met Mike when a local farmer surrendered the eight-week-old calf due to medical issues. Mike was taken in by the sanctuary crew with an array …
Delicious Vegan Soul Food Dishes
In honor of Black History Month, I am sharing these delicious vegan recipes that highlight soul food flavors we know and love, made with nutritious plant-based ingredients. Soul Food cooking is one of the earliest cultural traditions of African Americans. Our enslaved ancestors cooked with the limited foods available to them, most often vegetables, grains, and fruits. While contemporary soul …
Valentine’s Day Sweets: Vegan Strawberry Creme Gems
There’s still time to make your own compassionate vegan sweets for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day! Rich chocolate, tart strawberries, and creamy coconut come together in these delicious sweets that are simple to prepare and spread kindness with every bite. [ultimate-recipe id=”2755″ template=”default”] Jessica Carter is the Vegan Food and Lifestyle Educator at Compassion Over Killing (COK). Committed to making plant-based eating more accessible …
Everyone’s Predicting Veganism Will Be the Hottest Food Trend in 2018
2018 is in full swing, and whether or not you’ve kept going with those New Year’s resolutions, there’s still plenty of time to make positive changes. Keep hope alive! For example: Every day, we have more chances to choose compassion at each meal. This year, many food trend-watchers are agreeing on one thing: veganism is the hottest thing since sliced bread. If …
6 Easy Ways to Choose Compassion in 2018
A new year means you’ve got 365 new, fun chances to help make the difference you want to make in the world! When it comes to living a more compassionate lifestyle, 2018 is the perfect time to start making some easy changes that can help make life better for all animals. And we’re here to help! Here are some fantastic ways …
10 Healthy, Delicious Recipes to Jump Start Your New Year
It’s 2018, and if you’re still looking for a New Year’s resolution (or maybe your first one didn’t go so well) — don’t worry, we have a simple resolution with a BIG impact! Incorporating some totally delicious and healthy plant-based dishes into your regular eating routine is the easiest way to kick off 2018 by helping your health, the planet, and animals! Here are 10 …
10 Easy Ways to Spread the Vegan Love This Holiday Season
Time is ticking, the holidays are in full swing — and you’ve only got a limited window left to soak up the seasonal spirit and spread the love. After all, isn’t that what this time of year is all about? So, if you wanna spread compassion and cheer for ALL, we have some ideas for ways to introduce people to …
4 New Vegan Celebs You Need to Know About
In the words of the illustrious Vegan Bros, “everyone’s going vegan” — and if you pay attention to what’s happening in Hollywood, it sure seems like that’s the case. More and more celebrities, actors, musicians, and athletes are making the switch to a vegan diet for their health, for the animals, and for the planet! In case you haven’t been …