vegan living

The True Nature of Human Beings

November 26, 2012 ethics
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When most people think of nature, their minds fill with soft, clean, green images such as those of a pristine river flowing through a meadow or a lush forest full with life. Our instinctual response to hearing this term is to think of the beautiful, peaceful and vibrant side of nature; to visualize spaces that [...]

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Spotlight: Viva La Vegan Grocery

November 1, 2012 vegan companies
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“The largest vegan grocery store on Earth” For Gentle World founders Light and Sun, a vegan supermarket was once a dream, when they would search in vain for delicious vegan food, way back in the seventies. Now that dream has come true, with a retail outlet located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Viva La Vegan… A 100% vegan [...]

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Are Your Cosmetics Vegan?

October 27, 2012 vegan living
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Is your makeup brush made with goat hair or synthetic bristles? Does your eye shadow have fish scales or mineral mica? There are many alternatives to cosmetics that use animal products, and many conscious companies are providing not only vegan lines, but organic and environmentally friendly choices as well.

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Gentle World at the 2012 Kohala Country Fair

October 26, 2012 Gentle World
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The Kohala Country Fair this year was filled with local craft and gift vendors, food, music and games for all. With a record number of 50+ food booths ready to feed the crowd, among them was our Incredibly Delicious Vegan Food booth making its 9th appearance at the fair! We were grateful once again to [...]

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Why Vegans Read Labels

October 24, 2012 ethics
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Have you ever enjoyed a “naturally flavored” berry soda? Did you know that the delicious “natural” berry flavor could actually be made from a beaver’s sex gland secretions? This ingredient is technically called “castoreum”, but few (if any) companies put the proper name on their labels, instead simply calling it a “natural flavor”. Ingredients such [...]

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Florida Vegan Event a Huge Success!

September 29, 2012 Gentle World
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On September 8th, Gentle World sponsored “It’s Easy to be Vegan!” – a free vegan educational day in South Florida that attracted over 200 people. This vegan extravaganza was facilitated by M. Butterflies Katz, along with a fantastic team of vegan volunteers whose collective effort created a hugely successful event. “It’s Easy to be Vegan” was [...]

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Free Educational Event in Coral Springs, Florida: “It’s Easy to be Vegan!”

August 31, 2012 Gentle World
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On September 8th, join M. Butterflies Katz and friends at the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs for a demonstration of just how easy it is to be vegan. In addition to the educational program, which includes a presentation by Butterflies, a complimentary vegan luncheon will be served, along with free samples of specialty products. [...]

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Is Your Bread Vegan?

August 31, 2012 food & recipes
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Any processed food, including bread, is likely to have a block paragraph of polysyllabic ingredients printed on its packaging. From duck feathers to pancreatic enzymes, commercial bread provides a whole new collection of reasons for everyone to learn how to decipher an ingredients list.

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Veggie Brothers: A Vegan Restaurant in Your Own Home

August 31, 2012 food & recipes
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There are many people who want to eat vegan, but are simply too busy to prepare their own meals from scratch. Most people aren’t fortunate enough to have a vegan restaurant nearby, and many couldn’t afford to eat there if they did! The fact that Veggie Brothers are providing such an important service to the public is a beautiful offering.

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What’s in a Word?

July 28, 2012 ethics
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Instead of a philosophy and way of life that seeks to avoid the exploitation of nonhuman animals, veganism is viewed by many as a fad diet now – and often as one that allows the occasional consumption of products derived from other animals.

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