Retail sales are down across the country, restaurants being one of the hardest hit industries. This means that it’s more important than ever to be mindful about where and how we’re spending our money – particularly those of us who are fortunate enough to have the resources to do so amidst this time of financial distress for many.
Stay focused on the ethical reasons for veganism. Remember that your pleasure and convenience aren’t worth compromising your values. Remember that with each meal or purchase, you are making a difference.
The relationship between animal consumption and human illness is well established. The widespread adoption of a plant-based (vegan) diet could protect us against future pandemics.
As a recent university graduate, there are few things I know better than how to eat vegan on a budget, while still choosing healthy, whole-food options! I thought I’d share some of my go-to tips and tricks about how to eat vegan without breaking the bank.
You might think going vegan will restrict or limit your diet, but on the contrary, it can open up a whole new array of ingredients, and new ways of thinking about food!
Canada is a land of incredible wealth and abundance. Giant houses, fancy cars, smart phones, computers, iPads. Our land stretches for thousands upon thousands of miles. We have recreational opportunities galore. There is more fresh water here than in any other country in the world. Canada is a breadbasket to the world. And we have way more poo per capita than almost any other country in the world!
Global warming is accelerating and we’re shockingly ill-equipped to stop it. Unless we act powerfully and quickly, we face catastrophe on a scale humanity has never seen. So, what are we going to do?
A Message from the President We’ve had an excellent and fulfilling 2019 so far, thanks to our dedicated board, trusty...
I’ve been vegan since 2000 and have a 15 year old son. He reports that he is grateful to have been raised vegan – which included about 2.5 years of nursing – and expects to remain vegan. Below are ten reasons that help explain why I decided to raise my child vegan, and why I would do the same again were I to have another child.
It can be easy to turn away from the impact of our decisions. Our food choices matter. They really do! This is wonderful knowledge because we can each make an enormous difference.
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Octopuses have most of their neurons in their arms, letting each limb taste, decide, and react on its own.
"Among respondents who regularly purchase meat alternatives (16% of the total sample, rising to 22% in Italy), two-thirds give health as their main reason. The
Consumers who regularly buy plant-based meat and dairy alternatives cite health above environmental concern as their primary motivation, according to new data
"Buying local is frequently invoked as the dietary climate action that matters most. The research suggests otherwise. According to the same 2018 Science meta-analysis, transport
How Your Diet Can Lower Your Carbon Footprint: The Science in 2026
Switching from beef to plant-based reduces your food carbon footprint more than switching from a petrol car to an EV. Here’s what the 38,700-farm meta-analysis actually found — and the pantry…
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