Vegans are just as fond of good food as anyone else — and that includes sweets. One pitfall for an ethical vegan is that many sugar producers don’t use methods and ingredients that are compatible with a vegan lifestyle. First of all, the process of growing and extracting the sugar isn’t always ethical or environmentally …
Veganism is a lifestyle rather than a diet. Even if you’re primarily a vegan for health reasons, you probably have an ethical component to your motivations. That means simply avoiding animal products may not be enough for you — you may be looking for cruelty-free ingredients too. Fortunately, there are many popular foods that fit …
If you are new to the vegan lifestyle, getting used to the various desserts and sweet treats you are unable to eat can present a challenge and, in particular, some struggle to adjust to the idea that milk chocolate is off-limits. With that being said, many chocolate-based foods do not necessarily contain milk and this …
Whether it’s that bracing cup of strong coffee in the morning, a lunchtime latte or a cappuccino after an evening meal, coffee is a major feature of many people’s days. It’s reassuring to know that coffee can be a part of a vegan lifestyle, too: a naturally vegan beverage, coffee is one everyday treat you …
Often, when people switch to a vegan lifestyle, they find it surprisingly easy to replace foods like meat, eggs, milk and cheese within their diet. Yet, an area where people can run into some difficulties is the need to replace products like butter and lard, whether it is being used as an actual food ingredient, …
As books, documentaries, web articles and other sources continue to provide evidence of the benefits of adopting a vegan diet, the diet itself continues to grow in popularity. People turn to veganism for a whole host of different reasons, from ethical concerns over the treatment of animals to environmental concerns and health concerns linked to …
Anyone who has been vegan for a significant period of time will have stumbled upon foods where it is not immediately obvious whether or not they are vegan-friendly. While some ingredients are quite clearly derived from animals, it is not always apparent and on several occasions, I have picked up a food product in the …
With the modern prevalence of veganism, many restaurants now cater for vegans with a variety of menu items, and most vegans are adept at recognizing which foods they can and cannot eat. However, knowing what is off-limits can still present problems, even for experienced vegans, and this is especially true when eating foods from other …
Turning vegan can seem a little daunting, especially when it comes to learning which foods are off-limits, but it is important to remember that even experienced vegans run into products they are unsure about. While there are some foods that are clearly vegan in all cases, things become more complicated when a food type can …
Contrary to the beliefs of many, vegan diets can be exciting and extremely varied, with all kinds of fruit, vegetables, nuts, rice, oats and bread all very much on the menu. Yet, there is little doubt that a good dip can make a big difference when eating foods like celery or carrots, and a good …
