Series: The Everyday VeganBy: Emily B @Dystopic101 My 5 top tips for being an ‘everyday vegan’ in the workplace! I’m not a closet vegan by any means. I’m out and proud (although my nan and granddad are still blissfully unaware of my love for lentils). However, I don’t like to make too much of a […]
Series article: Beauty Spotby Jessica V @mua_jessie Many of us want to support companies who are not only cruelty-free, but also share our hope for a world free of animal exploitation. It can start to get confusing trying to find cosmetic companies who are vegan. So, to make things easier, here is a list of […]
Series: Vegan LivesBy: Marissa P @Nourish_routes Zion Lights is the author of the fabulous new book – “The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting“. Marissa caught up with her to chat about her writing, family life, being vegan and living lightly on the planet. website Can you briefly tell us a little bit about yourself and […]
Vegan Baby Diaries pt #3Mum Rebekah, Dad Gavriel and baby Isobel are the Wershbale family and each month they share with us their experiences as a vegan family raising their beautiful little girl. Hi, it’s Gavriel here today to talk about domestic life as a vegan from a dad’s perspective. In a recent survey, less […]
Event review.By: Chantal D @vegsoup4thesoul Hello Hull! With the car full to the brim of our event kit and giveaways we headed off from our Bristol HQ to Hull! I’ve never been to this city before and didn’t know what to expect; it was also the first vegan event of its kind to be held […]
Feature article.By: Mick W @vegancyclistuk Biologist Mick takes a look at energy flow, food chains and why a plant-based food system is more sustainable and will give us food security for the future. Most people who have studied any Biology will be aware of the existence of Food Chains and Pyramids within ecosystems. Possibly, also, […]
Press release.By: Chantal D We petitioned, we waited, we tasted tested during R&D, we held our breath and….finally… it’s here! And wow is it here – shouting ‘Vegan’ really rather loudly and proudly from its colourful boxes that will soon adorn mainstream supermarket shelves across the UK. Oh happy days. You know when a hugely […]
VLA response to Kerry McCarthy’s recent appointment as Shadow DEFRA Secretary.By: Alex L – Director @alexlockwood Kerry McCarthy’s appointment as shadow DEFRA secretary could be Corbyn’s most inspired decision yet So the knives are out for Kerry McCarthy MP, the new shadow secretary for energy, food and rural affairs (DEFRA). The reason? She’s a vegan. […]
Series: Nutrition Bites“Protein” by Chantal D @vegsoup4thesoul Humans need to eat foods containing (essential) amino acids in order to build bodily proteins (muscle etc) and whilst these are found in animal foods such as meat, fish and eggs, they’re also found in plant-based foods. Some plant-based foods, such as quinoa even contain all 9 essential […]
Series article: Beauty Spotby Jessica V ‘makeup artist Jessie‘ Millions of rabbits, mice and other animals get chemicals rubbed onto their skin and injected into their muscles, eyes, or organs. They suffer blindness, hemorrhages, burns. Fortunately, many people are making the switch to cruelty-free cosmetics, but can a product truly be cruelty-free if made with […]
Series: VEGAN LIVESby Emily S @teaonthetyne Emily spoke to the British born actor – star of X-Men: Days of Future Past – Gregg Lowe, about his journey to veganism, his travels across the world and how he couples living a Vegan lifestyle with rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. What’s your Vegan story? […]
Series feature: VEGANS MEAN BUSINESSIn this series we hear from entrepreneurs putting their ethics into their businesses and also gather professional help and advice for taking that exciting step. Branding tips for small businesses and start-ups. By: Tracy of Clik Branding and Web Design @weareclik [find out more here] Branding is just as important for […]
By Chantal D @vegsoup4thesoul I know many people (myself included) who started out on the road to veganism (or so I thought) with Meat Free Monday (aka Meatless Monday). And I also know some people who are still stuck at that point. For a while I thought it was a totally great campaign – something […]
We LOVE how the vegan event scene is booming! It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the great events springing up around the country. Following the great success of the Bournemouth Vegan Fair – organised by Dorset Vegan – Lizzi, demand was so great that she’s organised this one too!Go shop til you drop […]
“Fish caviar is the roe of the Sturgeon fish – of which their are 25 different species. Sturgeon are large and beautiful fish that in the wild have been recorded as living for up to an incredible 152 years old!Caviar is highly sought after by humans and continues to be in high (and increasing) demand, […]
Exciting news and yet more proof of veganism being on the rise… Entrepreneurs Ran and Chi are opening ‘Metta Bowl’ in London Spring 2016 and we can’t wait! Here is their vision for the cafe: We will infuse every aspect of our business with ♥METTA♥ and inspire healthy, compassionate, and green living. We envision a […]