It sometimes feels like vegans are stuffy parents who judge vegetarians for not following their rules. While vegetarians also follow a plant-based diet, they can feel excluded, judged, and uncomfortable getting anywhere near that elite vegan status (let alone a ‘Demand Vegan’ portfolio). But it doesn’t need to be that way. As the only vegetarian…
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In a tofu and green smoothie world, the rise of plant-based meat alternatives was inevitable. But, if you, like so many of us, thought it would never outsell a real burger, we might be wrong. In 2009 Beyond Meat began as a California-based startup with a simple idea: ‘there is a better way to feed the planet.’ The company not only believed in protecting animals, but the…
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Veganism extends far beyond your diet, which is why cruelty-free investing is so essential to maintain a truly vegan lifestyle. If you’re already vegan, you know that it takes more commitment than most people understand, but that ethically, it’s worth it. You must always be conscious about what you are putting into and on your…
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Picture this: you are strolling through the aisles of your local health food store looking for some staple items and realize you’re low on your favorite bread. As you’re skimming over the ingredient list, you see “MAY CONTAIN DAIRY” at the very bottom. Did a few drops of dairy slyly slip in your slices on…
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All aboard the vegetarian and vegan train. I know what you’re thinking: “I can’t afford it.” Yes, you can — that is if you do it the right way. The science behind the cost of healthy diets can be misleading. For example, the Harvard School of Public Health’s research indicates that “the healthiest…
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