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The preachy vegan – When moral high ground backfires

Why are vegans so preachy? One thing that puts many people off veganism are the actual vegans themselves, more specifically the preachy vegans. Veganism has created many stereotypes over the years and decades. Vegans used to be those skinny malnourished hippies who walk around barefoot with baggy clothes and jute bags. These days, it’s flashy […]

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The “lost faith in humanity phase” after going vegan

Why you should find your vegan community If you become vegan you embark on a journey that will just about change your life. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. Becoming vegan can be exciting, eye-opening and rewarding but also stressful, disheartening and heart-breaking. Most vegans go through two intense phases before finding […]

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The bankrupt vegan – stay full and healthy on a REALLY tight budget

How to make cheap and healthy vegan meals Many people perceive a vegan diet and lifestyle as rather expensive compared to a “conventional” way of living. This doesn’t have to be the case, even if you want to eat healthy. Or maybe especially if you want to eat healthy. Whole foods are often cheaper than […]

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Pick your allergy: get their attention without attracting attention!

Tips for vegan introverts out in the open This is one for the vegan introverts and conflict-avoiding people. As a vegan you’ll constantly find yourself in social situations where you have to justify or defend your way of eating. Not everybody is up for that and even the most chatty and confrontational among us sometimes […]

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Could my cat kill a cow? The vegan dilemma of pet feeding

Natural feeding vs. vegan cat food Being vegan in today’s world and society means facing up to a myriad of dilemmas. If you are responsible for at least one domesticated animal, a.k.a. you’re a “pet owner”, you’ve hit the dilemma jackpot. While it can be easy to abstain from consuming animal products yourself, how do […]

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Vegan vs. plant based – What’s the difference?

Vegan vs. plant based – A simple comparison People like categories. We all want or need to fit certain boxes in various areas of life. This certainly applies to eating habits and lifestyle. Wherever you create a profile these days, for example in a dating app, there is usually a choice to make regarding your […]

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