As the demand for vegan food continues to grow, you may be wondering, what about protein? It turns out that vegans – just like animals – get protein directly from plants. Proteins consist of twenty different amino acids, eleven of which can be naturally synthesized by our bodies. The remaining nine must come from our diets. These nine amino acids, …
Explore lots of different recipes Common misconception: vegans eat salad every day. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many Facebook groups, Instagram pages and blogs dedicated to sharing delicious plant-based recipes, tutorials, tips and hacks. Check out the Academy of Culinary Nutrition’s top 50 vegan blogs for more ideas and inspiration. Try plant-based alternatives for your “old” …
From cookbooks and nutritional guides to educational pieces and children’s books, there’s no shortage of vegan books to choose from. Here are five of our favorites that would make great gifts this holiday season: Own Your Health: How to Live Long and Avoid Chronic Illness by Glen Merzer Perfect for those who want to live healthier lives, this book is …
Farmed animals: How can you help them — right now? If you care about animals or want to learn the truth about the cruel abuse of animals in the animal agriculture industry, now is the time to get involved in the animal protection movement. Here are five easy ways to get started. Intern or Volunteer With Animal Outlook We’re always …
Target is a great store to check out if you’re looking to diversify your pantry with vegan snacks or check out some new vegan haircare products. We know that locating vegan items can be tricky and time-consuming (though it’s getting easier every day), so we did the shopping for you. Here are 10 vegan items found at Target that …
The aquaculture and fishing industries have have historically flown under the radar with regard to animal cruelty as many people don’t think of fish as animals like cows or pigs. However, with the recent release of the groundbreaking documentary Seaspiracy, and an overall growing concern for climate change and ocean protection, the truth about these industries is beginning to come …
Avian flu: Recently, the first case of the H5N8 strain transmission to humans was discovered, infecting seven workers on a chicken farm.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she would adopt a vegetarian diet for Lent in memory of Tommy Raskin, and wants others to join her.
As consumers increasingly reject cruelly-produced, unhealthy animal products, the meat industry is grabbing at any chance it can to win them back. In late 2020, AgWeb published an article entitled “Eat Meat to Support Your Immunity During a Crisis.” But as people resolve to eat more plants in the new year, thousands participating in Veganuary, consumers are proving that they …
