Dairy production in India: the misconceptions and hidden truths
This article addresses a number of misconceptions about dairy production in India and it uncovers some hidden truths too.
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Why using the correct term matters
This article focuses on:
how we use labels to make life smoother and simpler in daily life
the purpose of labels
why using the ‘right’ term is important
Compassion in World Farming: why we should keep fish off our plates!
In this article, you’ll find out why Compassion in World Farming believes that from the perspective of human health, environmental sustainability and animal welfare, everyone should be eating less meat, fish, dairy and eggs.
Read MoreResources about veganism that are worth watching
“Why should we bother watching any of these films? We can't make a difference!”
I've been faced with this view before, and I get it because I've felt helpless and powerless in the past. I have also thought that there's no point. I've told myself that I can't make a difference! I've then decided not to act and justified it with, 'why should I?' It may not have been about compassion, the environment or health, but that doesn't matter. The point is...I get it. Most of us have been on this journey and we may well experience it again.
However, most of us have come through it and realised that it's not true. In the same way that every penny, smile and action matters; our thoughts also matter. The thoughts are the seed from which everything else flows, and that's why it's important for us to empower ourselves with knowledge and deepen our understanding.
Why do I need to watch these videos about the planet, animals and health?
These recordings will give us information and get us as close as possible, to experiencing some of the things that we fund.
After watching them, we can decide if our choices are having a positive impact on ourselves and others, and then we will know whether any action is necessary. However, none of this thinking can place until we have empowered ourselves with the truth.
Read MoreWhat do the papers have to say about animal welfare, the environment and veganism?
Here, you'll find articles that were published in The Times, The Guardian and The Independent. They focus on animal welfare, the environment, health and veganism.
Read MoreDr Saravanan discusses how to recover from, and prevent, lifestyle diseases
This article is by Dr R Saravanan. He is a qualified homeopath, who has a passion for holistic health. He has contributed a chapter in the best life changing book "Rethink Food: 100+ Doctors Can't Be Wrong" I wanted him to share how he discovered veganism, why he shifted to a vegan diet and the benefits that he witnessed as a result of this shift.
Read MoreMeet Hsuan, who creates ethical clothing with awesome messages
I found out that Hsuan Lin was going to be at VegFest and I couldn't wait to meet her. She had a warm, fun and compassionate way about her, which came through in her emails and her t-shirt designs. She sold out of some of her creations so quickly, that I didn't even get to see them! However, I ended up getting three of them for myself! Naturally, the next step was to write this, so that she can tell you about her vegan business, Bazaar De Luxe.
Read MoreProof that you can be a vegan AND an athlete
Sarah Pirri lives in Canada. She is 28 and she's a vegan athlete. Sarah went from eating typical athlete food to going vegan and she has no regrets! Below, you'll find out how eating meat effected her athletic performance, why she went vegan and what she experienced as a result of making that shift.
Read MoreVegan Grindhouse brings Americana Street Food to the UK!
The first time I heard about The Vegan Grindhouse is when Sean organised a vegan coach trip. Here, we walked around, explored Hatton Shopping Village and the Christmas markets, and indulged on food by Vegan Grindhouse! It was delicious and I'm really happy for them, because they've grown lots since then, and have further plans to increase their reach! Find out more about the husband and wife team, (Andy and Lisa) below.
Read MoreFind out if Lisa Gawthorne performed better as an athlete after shifting to a vegan diet
I would like you to meet Lisa Gawthorne. She is the author of the bite sized health and fitness saviour “Gone in 60 minutes.”
Lisa is a vegan athlete and I think the pictures speak for themselves. She's healthy, lean and toned, and she's done it all on a vegan diet! Find out about how she shifted from a vegetarian diet to vegan one, and read about the results that followed.
Read MoreReview: Fudge Kitchen
Vegans can't buy ready-made fudge...well; not from big established companies anyway!
So...Fudge Kitchen began their journey in 1983. They started making fudge in the UK, under the name 'Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen' and have grown ever since! Their fudge is freshly made, and sold in Bath, York, Cambridge, Canterbury, Windsor, Edinburgh and Oxford.
So they're established and fairly large. Right?
Well....they make vegan fudge too!