vegan guides

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8 Tips for Plant-Based Eating on a Budget

August 30, 2014
One of the myths about the vegan lifestyle is that it’s too expensive for the average or low-income family. Perhaps this is because many people relate the term ‘vegan’ or a plant-based diet to prepared vegan convenience foods.
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Is Your Alcohol Vegan?

October 15, 2011
Many people, vegan or not, are surprised to discover that there is a plethora of animal-based products that can be found in alcoholic beverages.
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Finding the Right Vegan Cheese

September 30, 2014
From soy to tapioca, to almond, macadamia and hazelnut, vegan cheeses are all very different to each other, so don’t be fooled into believing that you’re out of options just because a particular brand doesn’t quite work for you.
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Why Vegans Read Labels

October 24, 2012
Becoming vegan can open doors into a new world of awareness about the products we use, and how much has previously been hidden from us by companies that profit from our purchases.
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Vegan Online Stores: A Handy Guide

May 23, 2022
From food and snack items to clothing and shoes, household and cleaning supplies, and even vegan treats for your nonhuman friends, the range of items that can be found at these virtual supermarkets might leave you wishing they had a brick-and-mortar location right in your town!
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Kicking the Cheese Habit

December 13, 2018
For many on the threshold of welcoming the vegan shift, cheese is the final dietary challenge to overcome. But most people don't yet realize that it's an addictive substance being deliberately pushed by those who profit from keeping the population hooked on it.
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Making the Vegan Resolution

December 27, 2018
One fantastic result of the recent growth in the vegan movement is that there is now a myriad of resources which provide education about vegan alternatives, as well as a huge variety of recipes, and all sorts of information about vegan living.
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Navigating the Vegan Aisles

September 29, 2017
It seems to be a golden period for those looking to make the transition to veganism, as we are witnessing a substantial transformation taking place in the consumer products industry.
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5 Vegan Alternatives to Milk

February 1, 2013
While some vegan milks (such as soy) have a flavor similar to cow’s milk, others (like coconut and hazelnut) offer a new perspective on how tasty plant-based milks can be.
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A Vegan Guide to the Holiday Season

November 25, 2020
Some of us try and use this time of year as an opportunity to shine a little light on the reality of what Thanksgiving means for those whose bodies are to become centerpieces on the tables of over 45 million American homes.
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