As Americans continue to clamor for more veg-strong options — and less meat and dairy — the West coast-based Veggie Grill is coming to the rescue. After much success and accolades, this popular vegan chain is now setting its sights on expanding coast to coast, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. The largest, most successful vegetarian restaurant chain in the US, Veggie …
Vegan Diets for Athletes: The Power of Plants
Despite what you may have learned in school, plants are loaded with power and can fuel you to a supercharged physique! In fact, an increasing number of athletes attribute their success in part to their healthy vegan diet, which they consider the ultimate “performance enhancer.” Just ask UFC Fighter Nate Diaz (seen here), who recently conquered the formerly undefeated Conor McGregor in …
Vegan Cookies: 7 Recipes for the Cookie Monster in You
If there’s one thing every eater, vegan or not, can agree on — it’s cookies. Life just wouldn’t be the same without these circular confections. As luck would have it for everyone (cows and chickens included), vegan cookies are just as delicious as those that use dairy or eggs. These seven recipes will leave you wondering why you ever used animal ingredients to begin with …
Plant-Based Food = Hottest New Trend
Plant-based food is the hottest new trend to hit the world of fast casual food, according to industry insiders. From NYC’s by Chloe to Amy’s Drive Thru in California, vegan eateries have put a healthier and more compassionate spin on fast food and are gaining ground nationwide. In fact, QSR magazine just highlighted the trend in a new piece: When Vegan Goes …
4 Plant-Based Cookbooks Kids Will Love
When it comes to food, kids can be tougher than the most seasoned culinary critics. But have no fear, parents! You can help your kids enjoy foods packed with veggies and fruits! Mix in some key ingredients — persistence, creativity, and FUN — and your kids can totally learn to love cooking — and eating — compassionate cuisine. With that in mind, here …
Your Guide to the Best Vegan Easter Basket
Are you looking for compassionate Easter treats? No need to go on an egg(-free) hunt — because we’ve got this in the basket! There are plenty of delicious animal-friendly goodies available that are Easter Bunny-approved! Here’s your guide to the best vegan Easter basket ever, featuring some of our favorite treats: Cream Veggs Made by Premium Chocolatiers, these uber-rich chocolate eggs are …
Just Amazing: 43 New Vegan Products at Target & Walmart
With demand for plant-based foods continuing to grow — and the market for veggie meats expected to soar to $5.17 billion by the year 2020 — mainstream retailers are responding to stay ahead of the curve. They realize that the grocery shelves of the future are stocked with animal-free options, and they’re making that future a reality right now. Case in point: Target and …
6 Tools That Make Going Vegan Even Easier
Ask a random person who eats meats about vegan eating, and they’re likely to tell you it’s hard — too hard. Maybe you’ve even thought about it before, but the idea of becoming vegan felt out of reach because the perception is that vegans must have small appetites or extraordinary willpower. Well, just like the old-fashioned belief that cow’s milk makes our bones …
Marching Forward: Inspiring Messages of Compassion by Women
A note from Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing: Though they are so often working behind the scenes rather than in the public eye, there are thousands of women standing up and speaking out on behalf of suffering animals each and every day. As we reflect upon this Women’s History Month, I would like to send thanks to the …