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Reasons to Go Vegan

Conscious Vegan 

Is Silk Vegan? From the Silk Pupae, to South Indian Hindu Culture, and Silk Alternatives

August 13, 2015August 19, 2015 Rama Ganesan Conscious Living, Education, Reasons to Go Vegan

How is silk produced? Does it involve animal suffering? Are there viable silk alternatives? All this and more in our vegan guide to the world of silk.

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Conscious Vegan 

Israel’s Largest Slaughter House Shuts Down and New Mexico Farm Workers Faced with Criminal Charges

June 27, 2015June 27, 2015 Maria Mooney Activism, Maria Mooney, Reasons to Go Vegan

Two huge accomplishments prove yet again the vital importance of undercover investigations

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Whats the problem with eating eggs
Conscious Vegan 

Come on! What’s the Problem with Eating Eggs?

May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 Sivan Pardo Renwick Conscious Living, Education, Organic, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sivan Pardo Renwick

If you ever wondered why vegans avoid eating eggs, or why they object to eggs being eaten at all, here is the simple answer.

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Mind&Body 

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Neal Barnard, Founder & President of PCRM

March 31, 2014April 20, 2014 Sivan Pardo Renwick Conscious Living, Food, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sivan Pardo Renwick

Dr. Neal Barnard is one of the most influential leaders of a new medical paradigm that seeks to integrate preventative

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Home & Garden 

What’s Hiding in Your Bed? A Guide to a Vegan Bedroom

December 3, 2013 Emma Gibson Conscious Living, Emma Gibson, Environmentally Friendly, Home and Decor, Reasons to Go Vegan, Shopping

The Bedroom. A haven for rest, well-being and sensuality; the place to which we retreat at the end of the day for

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Food & Recipes 

Is Vegan Food More Expensive? A Guide to Eating Vegan on a Budget

November 8, 2013November 9, 2013 Emma Gibson Conscious Living, Emma Gibson, Food, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan, Shopping

One of the most popular arguments against veganism is the perceived cost of vegan food. Many people will use the

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Conscious Vegan 

Vegan vs. Plant Based: Is There Such a Thing as a Dietary Vegan?

August 31, 2013December 5, 2013 Desiree Mehrez Celebrities, Food, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

If the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the word “vegan” is food, you’re not

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Mind&Body 

My Vegan Journey: Seeking Health, Finding Compassion

August 27, 2013October 28, 2013 Maria Mooney Conscious Living, Healthy, Maria Mooney, Reasons to Go Vegan

Over five years ago, I decided to make the switch to veganism for 99% completely selfish reasons. About a month

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Conscious Vegan Mind&Body 

Aligning Actions with Beliefs: Veganism and Cognitive Dissonance

August 20, 2013January 22, 2014 Maria Mooney Conscious Living, Maria Mooney, Reasons to Go Vegan

As ethical vegans, we are always trying to educate others and inspire them with our actions to emphatically commit to

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Mind&Body Review 

Bethany’s Story: an Inspiring New Film about the Healing Power of Food

May 30, 2013May 24, 2015 Emily Segal Emily Segal, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

Bethany’s Story is a documentary film created by Sanaview, an online holistic health and wellness  website founded by health coach

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Conscious Vegan 

What You Eat is NOT Your Personal Business

May 10, 2013November 20, 2013 Chris Grezo Chris Grezo, Food, Reasons to Go Vegan

A common off-the-cuff response to vegan advocates is that what a person eats is nobody else’s business, and that it’s

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Vegan Gal 

My Journey to Veganism: Spiritual, Healthful and Compassionate – How I Discovered a New Way of Life

May 8, 2013May 8, 2013 Emma Gibson Education, Reasons to Go Vegan

Five years ago I considered the Vegan from a distance, with a mixture of miscomprehension and the faintest glimmer of awe.

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Food & Recipes 

What Do Vegans Eat for Breakfast?
Part 2

March 9, 2013May 24, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Food, Reasons to Go Vegan, Recipes

We hardly gave you enough time to recover from the seductive sights of the previous breakfast post, and we are

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Conscious Vegan 

Vegans Who Go Back to Eating Animals

February 28, 2013 Sivan Pardo Renwick Education, Environmentally Friendly, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

Yesterday, a well known vegan nutrition coach and author of several best-selling books on vegan nutrition and lifestyle, made a

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Food & Recipes Popular 

What Do Vegans Eat for Breakfast?
Part 1

February 26, 2013May 24, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Breakfast, Food, Reasons to Go Vegan, Recipes

Becoming vegan does not only allow you to live a healthy, cruelty-free life, but also gives you the opportunity to

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Popular Vegan Family 

Mother, Are You Telling Your Children the Truth?

February 21, 2013November 29, 2013 Clare Crossan Children, Education, Family, Reasons to Go Vegan

Just before Christmas, I took my kids to see a production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack, our hero, took

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Review 

Now More Than Ever: Diet for a New America, the 25th Anniversary Edition

January 28, 2013January 28, 2013 Sarah Taylor Education, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

The next time you meet someone who has been vegan for 10 or more years, ask what made them go

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Is it Ethical to Eat Eggs from Home Grown Chickens?
Conscious Vegan Popular 

Is it Ethical to Eat Eggs from Home Grown Chickens?

January 15, 2013May 9, 2014 Sivan Pardo Renwick Education, Food, Garden, Reasons to Go Vegan, Traditions

Every now and then, we receive a question to our inbox that stirs up quite a discussion. This article is

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Riding Elephants on Your Holiday
Conscious Vegan Vegan Travel and Vacation 

Riding Elephants on Your Holiday: The Truth Behind Scenes

January 12, 2013January 12, 2017 Chris Grezo Education, Reasons to Go Vegan

Thought riding elephants on your holiday is a fun experience? You might want to think again. If you have any compassion towards elephants, the last thing you want to be doing is sponsoring this cruel tourist attraction.

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whats so sexy about vegan men
Popular Vegan Gal 

What’s So Sexy About Vegan Men?

January 8, 2013February 4, 2014 Erin Lecky Conscious Living, Erin Lecky, Reasons to Go Vegan

For the sake of making a point, I have to admit something: I’m on a dating website. There, I said

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Conscious Vegan 

A Vegan Tune: 5 Vegan Songs that Will Put a Smile on Your Face

January 5, 2013June 9, 2013 Natalia Irmin Natalia Irmin, Reasons to Go Vegan

Anyone who spends even a minimal amount of time on the internet for entertainment purposes cannot possibly miss the abundance

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Conscious Vegan Popular 

What’s So Wrong With a Little Milk??

November 28, 2012April 28, 2014 Sarah Taylor Education, Food, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sarah Taylor

If the dairy cow doesn’t have to die for milk consumption, then what’s so wrong with having just a little milk? If this question ever crossed your mind, read on.

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No turkey thanksgiving
Conscious Vegan Vegan Thanksgiving 

Let’s Talk Turkey: This Thanksgiving You Can Make a World of Difference

November 19, 2012November 15, 2015 Karen Koschel Family, Reasons to Go Vegan, Traditions

Many farm animals, when taken out of the intensive farming environment, display personalities – and turkeys are no exception. They

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10 reasons you should not go vegan
Conscious Vegan Popular 

10 Reasons You Should NOT Go Vegan

August 22, 2012January 23, 2014 Clare Crossan Education, Humor, Reasons to Go Vegan

Like every other vegan on the planet I have heard more than my fair share of ‘reasons’ why people won’t

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Conscious Vegan 

Wishy-Washy Thinkers: The Irrationality of Meat Eaters

August 13, 2012January 23, 2014 Chris Grezo Reasons to Go Vegan

There is a general perception that vegans are sloppy-thinkers, that our views are based on woozy undirected sympathy, and that,

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Conscious Vegan Popular 

Is Honey Vegan?

July 26, 2012June 12, 2015 Sarah Taylor Environmentally Friendly, Food, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sarah Taylor

Honey. It has caused a big debate: Is it vegan, or is it not? One thing is certain, upon reading the following facts, you will be able to reach your own informed conclusion.

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Conscious Vegan Popular Vegan Gal 

Can You Be a Feminist and Consume Dairy?

July 19, 2012October 22, 2013 Shy Buba Education, Reasons to Go Vegan

We are sitting at the table. So many women. Some of us have been raped, some of us are volunteers,

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Conscious Vegan Mind&Body 

10 Reasons Why Vegans Should Be Happy

July 16, 2012May 22, 2015 Jacqui Barnett Environmentally Friendly, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

“Where do you get your protein?” “How can you live without cheese?” “What about chocolate?” “But you eat fish, right?”

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Conscious Vegan 

Get The Picture – Do Pictures Help Change the Minds of Our Facebook Friends?

July 9, 2012May 22, 2015 Jacqui Barnett Education, Reasons to Go Vegan

As vegans, we may support organisations that work tirelessly to end animal suffering. Consequently, we encounter much more photographic evidence

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Food & Recipes 

Homemade Healthy Vegan Pizza

June 16, 2012June 8, 2013 Sivan Pardo Renwick Food, Natalie Cunningham, Reasons to Go Vegan, Recipes

Making pizza is easier than you think! We love pizzas and find that it’s also a favourite with the kids.  So

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Conscious Vegan 

Once You Take the Red Pill There is No Going Back

May 9, 2012May 22, 2015 Jacqui Barnett Education, Reasons to Go Vegan

“The term red pill and its opposite, blue pill, are pop culture terms that have become a common symbol for

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Vegan Gal 

My Vegan Story

April 19, 2012June 8, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Education, Family, Natalie Cunningham, Reasons to Go Vegan, Traditions

I often feel like veganism for me is partially innate and partially a legacy of my mother. As a child,

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Conscious Vegan 

What is a Farm Sanctuary?

April 15, 2012June 23, 2015 Sarah Taylor Education, Outdoors, Reasons to Go Vegan

If you’ve heard the term ‘Farm Sanctuary’ but you are not sure what it actually means, read on to learn about these beautiful compassionate organizations.

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Popular Vegan Gal 

How to Convince Your Boyfriend to Go Vegan

March 26, 2012May 24, 2015 Chris Grezo Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

Interested in convincing your boyfriend to go vegan? You may find the biggest obstacle is that he considers it ‘unmanly’

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Conscious Vegan 

When Vegans Revert Back to Meat Eating

March 11, 2012May 6, 2015 Sarah Taylor Education, Environmentally Friendly, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

Every once in a while I meet someone who used to be vegan, but for whatever reason, eats meat again. 

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Food & Recipes Vegan Valentine 

Romantic, Mouthwatering Vegan Dessert Recipes You Can Make at Home

February 14, 2012May 23, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Food, Reasons to Go Vegan, Recipes, Valentines

What better way to end a romantic evening than a mouthwatering vegan dessert you made yourself? Ok. Silly question… But still!

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Popular Vegan Family 

Choosing Vegan: Are We Imposing Our Beliefs on Our Children?

February 1, 2012May 19, 2013 Clare Crossan Children, Education, Family, Reasons to Go Vegan

‘Your children are vegan?! Clever kids.’ This was the comment I received in an online discussion forum when I happened

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Conscious Vegan 

Vegan, Vegan diet, and Vegan-ish: a Comprehensive Lifestyle Choice or a Plant Based Diet?

February 1, 2012May 6, 2015 Sarah Taylor Conscious Living, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sarah Taylor

Can someone be Vegan-ish? On the difference between veganism and a plant based diet.

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Chocolate and Heroin
Mind&Body 

Addictive Foods: on Heroin, Chocolate and Others in Between

January 18, 2012May 6, 2015 Sarah Taylor Food, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sarah Taylor

Would you argue that Heroin consumption is OK in moderation? Of course not! So why would you consume addictive foods? Chocolate, indeed many other foods as well, like cheese, sugar and meat, is also addictive.

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Pig mystery solved
Conscious Vegan 

Why Vegan: Ever Considered Animal Transportation?

January 18, 2012May 6, 2015 Sarah Taylor Conscious Living, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sarah Taylor

The secrets behind live export and animal transportation exposed. Here is how you can help make a change!

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United Nations Advocates a Meat Free Diet
Conscious Vegan 

UN Advocates a Vegan Diet – Some Food for Thought

January 11, 2012May 6, 2015 Sarah Taylor Environmentally Friendly, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan, Sarah Taylor

A United Nations report claims a global shift towards a vegan diet is vital to saving the world from hunger, fuel poverty and the worst impacts of climate change.

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Vegan Parents Teach Their Children Better
Conscious Vegan Vegan Family 

3 Ways Vegan Parents Teach Their Children Better

January 11, 2012May 6, 2015 Clare Crossan Children, Clare Crossan, Education, Environmentally Friendly, Family, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

From compassion and values to benefiting the health of your kids, here are 3 ways vegan parents teach their children better.

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