Whether vegan for the animals, the environment, or your health, reducing meat and dairy consumption has a myriad of health benefits. Studies show that a plant-based diet can be the healthiest approach to eating, with wide-ranging effects that extend to almost every aspect of our health. Here’s five ways plant-based eating positively impacts our bodies: #1 Reduced risk of cancer …
Where Do You Get Your Protein?
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, …
5 Tips for Going Vegan in the New Year
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” …
Our Favorite Vegan Food Trucks Across the U.S.
The vegan movement continues to grow and spread across America. As the plant-based movement gains momentum, vegan food is becoming more widespread and convenient – so convenient that you can even get your vegan meals on wheels. Here, we map out our favorite vegan food trucks across the country. The Void Boise, Idaho The Void offers many fast food favorites …
How to Mainstream Vegan Values and Actions? Science And a Little Practical Common Sense
Science and a little practical common sense can mainstream vegan values and actions In my first three posts in this series on Animal Outlook’s four programs, I talked about specific strategies and tactics to move us beyond factory farming and into a world where people feel empowered by the knowledge of what’s happening to animals and how they can be …
Dunkin’ launches VEGAN DONUTS in Belgium & Netherlands
Dunkin’ now offers more than 40 vegan donut flavors. The catch? They’re only available in the Netherlands and Belgium…for now.
VICTORY: Tyson Raised & Rooted Plant-Based Line is ACTUALLY Plant-Based Now — And It’s Expanding
In 2019, Tyson claimed to officially enter the plant-based arena when it announced the launch of its new “plant-based” and “blended” protein line. But once the Raised & Rooted items hit store shelves, compassionate consumers were disappointed to learn that not only did the “blended” burger still contain cow meat, but even the “plant-based” nuggets still contained eggs. In December …
Want to Make Vegan Eating Popular? Get Corporations on Board
Vegan food isn’t readily available relative to animal-based food. We need to bring vegan options to where people live, work and play.
St. Patrick’s Day: Go Green For Animals And The Planet
While you may not be able to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year by dressing in green and visiting your local Irish bar for a pint of green beer, you can still celebrate by going green for animals and for the environment by leaving animals off your plate. Skip the traditional Irish dishes that rely heavily on factory farming and …