Vegannually

  The image was created by the AI software Stable Diffusion. The history of veganism can be traced back to various philosophical, religious, and ethical traditions throughout human history. Let's start with the early roots of veganism. Religions that emerged in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, such as ancient Indian religions, like Jainism and Buddhism, advocated for nonviolence and respect for all living beings. Both religions practice ahimsa, a doctrine of no-harm, which includes strict vegetarianism as a means to avoid causing harm to animals. Ultimately, these belief systems promoted a plant-based diet, which influenced the development of veganism. Further, as early as the 6th century BCE, an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, called Pythagoras, is believed to have advocated a vegetarian lifestyle. His followers, known as Pythagoreans, practiced a strict vegetarian diet and did not engage in animal sacrifice, viewing all living beings as interconnected and deserving of ...

  Who has not ever heard that athletes need to eat meat to have energy to perform at their highest athletic level. They need meat to get their needed protein to build muscle and strive under high athletic pressure. Therefore, it is not good for an athlete to be vegan. Well, that's not true! Anyone who ever did some research on the topic and educated itself on the nutritional values of a vegan diet, knows that athletes can be vegan and might even strive under that diet. As stated by the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine “a plant-based diet provides all the nutrients your body needs for training and competition.”   A balanced vegan diet can provide you with all the carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins you will need as an athlete. A study published in 2019 in the nutrients journal, provides further evidence that a vegan diet even improves heart health, performance, and recovery. The research also indicates that following a plant-based diet can enhance athletic...

  When people hear that you are vegan or they want to go vegan themselves, many think that there will be nothing to eat besides vegetables and fruits. However, this is not true. There are many products that are already vegan that people are consuming on a day-to-day basis, but they are not aware that they are vegan. Many products are not specifically labeled as vegan but are actually plant-based. With this blog post, I want to go over some products that you might use and will be surprised that they are vegan.  Let's start with some breakfast items. A lot of cereal is plant-based, even though it does not have a label on it. For example Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch, Nature’s Path Sunrise Crunchy Maple, Quaker Life Original, Kashi Dark Cocoa Karma, and much more. You can find a thorough list of different vegan cereals at Peta . Further, many granolas are vegan as well, just check the list of ingredients at the back and make sure it does not contain any honey, milk products, ...

Veganism is becoming more and more popular. Either you want to go vegan for the first time, just try a vegan meal, or have friends coming over that only consume vegan food. This guide should help you to make the transition of trying some vegan products easier. First of all, what is considered vegan and what is not? Vegans can eat anything that is from plants or not derived from animals. For example, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds, spices and herbs, vegan beverages, vegan junk food, and vegan cheese. Vegans can't eat anything derived from animals. For example: meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, and more.   What are the best grocery stores? Almost every grocery store has vegan products nowadays, however, there are differences in pricing and quality of some vegan items. I will provide you with a list of my top 3 grocery stores, measured by price, selection of vegan products, and quality. 1. Trader Joe’s The grocery store has a variety of plant-based ...

It is no secret that a vegan diet is less harmful to the environment than a normal diet. However, many are not aware of how much it can actually impact your carbon footprint and reduce your personal carbon emissions. But why is that? Well, animal agriculture plays a big role in the greenhouse gas emissions that are released every day and contributes greatly to the climate crisis. To completely understand it, let’s start at the beginning of how we get animal products to consume. Firstly, animals, such as cattle need space to live, and because of that, we make space by engaging in deforestation in big parts of the world. For example, around 80% of the deforestation of the Amazon has been caused by cattle ranchers. Here it is also important to note that forests can absorb greenhouse gas emissions and we destroy them and cause even more emissions. Further, the animals themselves release more greenhouse gasses through their digestion system. Making space for farming cattle takes in a big p...

  It is no secret that only a small number of people are fully committed to a vegan diet. So, when meeting new people and it becomes obvious that you are eating only vegan food, plenty of questions are being asked. In this post, I want to focus on the three common questions being asked.   In my experience, the first question that I usually get asked first is: What can you eat then? This might be shocking, but as a vegan, you can eat a lot. There are plenty of whole foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and different grains, such as brown rice. Further, we are living in the 21 st century and have plenty of vegan processed food products. For example, chocolate bars, pasta, and much more. Almost everything that is usually not considered vegan, can nowadays be found as vegan options. You just have to be open to them and try them.   Another very common question is: Is a vegan diet healthy? Well, it depends on the person and their dietary habits. Like in any other diet, you can c...

  Committing yourself to a strictly vegan lifestyle is a big step for many people and many are not aware of what this entails and how far it can interfere with their daily lives. What some people do not know is that there is a difference between committing to a vegan lifestyle and to a vegan diet. I personally, am pursuing a vegan diet, but I am trying, step by step, to adopt a vegan lifestyle. First, what is a vegan diet? Simply put, it means not eating any products that are from animals. Here are some examples: Meat, and dairy products, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and chocolate, as well as, eggs, honey, and more. This seems like a lot of food that you cannot consume if you stick to that diet. However, whenever you start informing yourself a bit more about what you can eat and what is healthy for you, you will find many products that you are already eating are vegan and will discover many great new food choices. However, the vegan diet is only a part of a vegan lifestyle. Commit...