Before we understand tryptophan, its role in mood and the plant-based foods we can obtain it from, we first need to understand serotonin. Known as the ‘happy hormone/molecule’, serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating mood and also… [Read More]
6 Expert Tips for Growing Mint (Plus a Nutritional Benefits Breakdown)
Mint is super underrated. In fact, herbs are in general. We lack knowledge of the benefits because it simply isn’t being passed on like it once was. Ancient cultures used herbs for medicinal purposes and to obtain valuable… [Read More]
How Modern Motivations Are Shaping What It Means to Be Vegan
What is a vegan, anyway? Well, the official definition is pretty straight forward, but there are what I would describe as a couple of modern-day variations – shaped by different motivations – that have emerged. But let’s start… [Read More]
The Truth About Avon’s Animal Testing Policy
Avon is a longstanding cosmetics company that that was founded in the mid-1930s. The founder David H. McConnell started out a struggling salesman, but his persistence selling perfumes, powder and rouge and lipsticks saw his company become one… [Read More]
The 22 Most Vegan Friendly Cities in the World
1. Los Angeles The city of Angels is arguably the most vegan friendly city in the world. Sunny Los Angeles is a mecca for plant based food and has proven itself as one of the foremost destinations for… [Read More]
35 Vegan Celebrities Enjoying the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
It seems like every other day a new vegan celebrity emerges touting the benefits of a plant-based diet. And it’s no wonder why. Science has proven beyond doubt that a healthy vegan diet is the best way to… [Read More]
The 24 Best Vegan Chocolate Options Money Can Buy
When you first decided to go vegan, you may have taken a brief moment of silence to mourn the fact that you would no longer be able to eat chocolate. But I’m sure it wasn’t long before you realized that what… [Read More]
[REVEALED] The Truth About Vegan B12 Deficiency: Myths, Facts & Solid Advice
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Vitamin B12 is a hot issue when people first turn to the vegan lifestyle, and with good reason. When I switched to a plant-based diet, I only had a vague idea of what B12 was, or what it… [Read More]
Improving Brain Power Naturally with Nootropics (Mind Lab Pro Review)
I’m a big fan of herbs and plants (obviously). For centuries humans have used Mother Nature’s gifts as a way to heal the body, yet in the modern day we have become far too reliant on prescription medication… [Read More]
The 25 Best Vegan Cookbooks Ever!
So… you’ve decided that it’s time to eat veggies. Maybe you’re done with dairy and how it bloats you and upsets your skin. Maybe you’ve read about how factory farmed meat is terrible for the environment, animals… [Read More]
25 Compelling Cartoons That Will Make You Rethink The Way You See Animals
Pictures are capable of speaking louder than words. This compelling collection of 25 cartoons and illustrations strike right at the heart of society and the way in which animals are treated, the way they are worn, eaten, exploited… [Read More]
The Truth About Vegan Iron Deficiency & Why Non-Heme Iron is Better for Your Health
If you lack iron, you will lack energy. If you are sleeping a lot, but still feeling weak and tired through the day, you probably need to up your iron intake. Now, if you didn’t know, iron comes in two forms:… [Read More]