Then and Now It’s not surprising that over the last few years, veganism has picked up in popularity across world. In fact, there are more vegans now than ever before and the numbers are constantly rising. A big reason for this has to be that vegan foods and products are easily accessible. In the UK […]
According to the UN, some 4.2 billion people live in cities. This means that 55% of the world’s population is surrounded by concrete buildings, artificial parks, and other humans! In the 1960s, half of then’s global population lived urbanely. Thanks to better standards of living and higher wages, it makes sense why many have decided […]
How long have you been vegan? is a question that brings out mixed feelings inside of me. On the one hand, I feel proud of being vegan for as long as I have been. On the other hand however, this question makes me wonder whether or not I’ve done enough for the animals. Maybe this […]
I think what beguiles many people who wish to become vegan is the peacefulness that the lifestyle brings. The concept of veganism doesn’t associate itself with direct cruelty and suffering to living beings. Moreover, it accentuates the relationship between humans and animals alike. In some form or another, we can all coexist together on Earth […]
The New documentary Seaspiracy has brought in a lot of attention to what is happening underwater, and If I’m being honest, the documentary is great. I think it nicely encapsulates what goes on in the fishing industry. I also believe that it’s a wakeup call for many people to reconsider their consumer choices. It is […]
Introduction I personally always thought that I led a healthy lifestyle because of my dietary choices. I thought that any room for improvement was somewhat slim. This was the case until I finished reading Dr. Michael Greger’s book, How Not To Die. As bombastic as the title may seem, one might wonder the reasoning behind […]
Today marks the end of Veganuary. After 31 days of experiencing a vegan lifestyle and eating a plant-based diet, you might be wondering about what you should do now. Some people make up their minds at the start and give up during Veganuary, others are determined to finish strong but are not totally convinced. However, […]
Milk is a staple item in many parts of the world. It is considered to be nutritious, filling and also a vital part of healthy child growth. Marketing, school lunches and subsidies have aided the milk industry massively in the last century. Prior to that, milk was not as heavily consumed. In order to arrive […]
It’s the month of Veganuary. It’s the first month of the new year, and also a fresh start. What a wonderful time it is to start the year off with an invigorating sense of awareness about others, and the clear conscious towards the betterment of the world. I always tell myself that in the grand […]
*This piece was originally written as coursework* My experience as a vegan of four years has been nothing short of satisfactory. I have been an athlete throughout my whole life and switching to a plant-based diet has tremendously affected my physical wellbeing. I feel stronger, faster and healthier than I have ever been. Because of […]