Because we live in a speciesist society that has normalized the practice of engaging with other animals in an exploitative manner, when you go vegan you may feel alienated at times as a result of you no longer upholding this dominant belief system. Here are some tips to counter that feeling if and when it comes… Continue reading How to deal with alienation as a new vegan
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Common Arguments against Veganism Debunked
A large part of advocating for veganism is knowing the arguments in favor of veganism, but another part of it is having the facts to debunk common arguments against veganism. With my sharp tongue and extensive vegan twitter knowledge, compiling this short list was a treat and I hope that reading it brings you as… Continue reading Common Arguments against Veganism Debunked
Going Vegan with a Binge Eating Disorder (part 2)
Hello, ya girl is back with part 2 of last week’s article! This week, I’m focusing on tips and tricks that helped me go vegan in spite of having an eating disorder. Please note that this is not meant to be a substitute for professional mental help, so read at your discretion. Non-dietary self-care practices… Continue reading Going Vegan with a Binge Eating Disorder (part 2)
Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Veganism vs Vegans
Before I went vegan, most of my critiques about veganism weren’t actually about veganism itself, they were about vegans. In effect, I remember thinking that vegans had a superiority complex. That being said, I realized that veganism is just about expanding your circle of compassion to include non-human animals and I couldn't figure out what… Continue reading Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Veganism vs Vegans
Going vegan 101: food
If you read my first article, you know that being vegan is more than the food you eat. That being said, what you eat is the largest component of being vegan and I sense that many people are seriously considering transitioning which makes my heart SING. Thus, I thought I would share some insight as… Continue reading Going vegan 101: food
plant-based vs vegan
Hi, I thought that I would come on here and clarify the differences between the term vegan and the term plant-based. The two are often used interchangeably because they have one common attribute which is the avoidance of eating animals or animal byproducts. Nevertheless, even this singular commonality does not always hold since some plant-based… Continue reading plant-based vs vegan