Bailey McKinley
Today’s top athletes are becoming aware of how a plant-based diet can help them by supporting a more rigorous training session and boosting overall athletic performance. Quick recovery, reduced muscle soreness, improved digestion, and a lighter body frame are a few of the many benefits of a plant-based diet. Aside from eating their regular meals, most … Read more
Meat substitutes have been around for generations, but the mock meat industry only came into the spotlight with the advent of veganism. As the health, environmental, and spiritual benefits of going vegan started to proliferate public knowledge through mass media, more people decided to look into the lifestyle and make the switch. However, a large … Read more
Pineapple Avocado Vegan Smoothie 1/2 medium avocado 1 cup frozen pineapple, chopped 2 tbsp agave or maple syrup Handful spinach 2 tbsp lime juice 2 cups coconut milk Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pour into cup or jar, top with optional coconut flakes, chia seeds, and a lime wedge, enjoy. Serves … Read more
Rocky Road Cacao Vegan Smoothie 2 bananas, frozen 2 1/2 cups coconut milk 3 tbsp cacao powder 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave 1 tbsp almond butter 3 drops vanilla pinch cinnamon 2 brazil nuts (optional) 1 tbsp cacao nibs Blend all ingredients except cacao nibs in a high-speed blender until smooth. Add cacao nibs … Read more
Raspberry Beet Vegan Smoothie 2 frozen bananas 1 small raw beet, peeled, chopped 1/2 cup raspberry, frozen 3 dates 2 cups coconut milk the juice of one small lime Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pour into cup or jar, top with a lime wedge, raspberries, and chopped pistachios (optional), and enjoy. … Read more
Lanolin is a waxy substance obtained from the secretion of wool-growing animals. Some of the methods of obtaining lanolin are cruel and therefore it’s not vegan. Lanolin is considered non-vegan by most vegans. However, like many other controversial ingredients, you never miss a section of vegans comfortable with its use. Understanding the reasons behind the … Read more
From a general standpoint, honey is not vegan. Honey is made by honeybees, meaning it’s an animal product and not fit for consumption as per vegan standards. Surprisingly, despite honey being an overtly animal product, it raises one of those hot topics in the vegan world over its status. Some people on a plant-based lifestyle … Read more
Keys to understanding the connection between yoga and veganism. And who hears when animals cry? The Smith’s 1982 Yoga is practiced by 300 million people globally. And many of them are vegans. The yoga discipline influences the diet of millions of people and is currently promoting the emergence of new conscious eaters around the world. Millions … Read more
Being vegan entails an increased awareness of the types of products (both edible and otherwise) that we consume regularly. Our creams, shampoos, groceries, and even leisure products like cigarettes must be inspected to ensure that animals weren’t involved in the process. Checking ingredient lists, making special requests at restaurants, and being the awkward guest at … Read more
When you’re devoted to the vegan lifestyle, you tend to be a lot more conscious of what you’re putting into your body. As such, every item in your shopping cart is usually double-checked to ensure that the products are free from animal additives. But sometimes, it’s unclear which source an ingredient is derived from. For … Read more