Vegan Blog

Deactivated vegetable yeast  — doesn't sound very appealing, does it? Despite its less than captivating nature, nutritional yeast (also known among the cool kids as "nooch") has become a pantry staple for those following a vegan diet and those looking for a dairy-free, plant-based alternative to cheese. Why? Well, the...

Before the 1920s, iodine deficiency was incredibly prevalent in North America. Due to the crucial role played by this nutrient in our thyroid function and brain development, the introduction of iodized salt as a means of deficiency prevention has since become a food industry staple. Still, insufficient iodine intake is far...

We don't need to tell you that a vegan diet is overwhelmingly good for your body. You are probably already aware that it's been proven to be true time and time again, with health professionals from esteemed cardiologists to dietetics experts promoting the health benefits of a plant-based diet for people...

It’s obvious that the vegan movement is continually growing, in part thanks to the awareness of the growing climate crisis, the increasing health-consciousness of the general public, and widespread concern over animal welfare. Still, the movement is often met with scrutiny by non-vegans. Even within the community, so-called “vegan police”...

Blood work: a term that might make some of us shudder in fear and wince at the mere thought of needles, but an important topic for vegans to discuss nonetheless. Now, we know that the majority of vegans tend to be healthier than the general meat-eating population—especially if they make...

4.2 million – that's the number of diabetes-related deaths recorded in 2019 alone. More and more cases of diabetes are being diagnosed each year, and it’s been estimated that by 2025 the number of global cases will surpass 300 million. Some experts consider the disease a pandemic, and it isn’t...

When A-list actress and health guru Gwyneth Paltrow announced she invented veganism, the world was confused, if just for a brief moment – the news came on April 1st, after all. Far from being a Hollywood celebrity fad, the concept of Veganism has a long history behind it, going back...

If you had asked a vegan what their opinion on vegan cheese was five to ten years ago, they probably would have been very vocal in their distaste. Ask anyone who ate vegan cheese products back then, and they likely would have expressed serious disappointment in the grainy, plastic-like texture of early dairy-free cheese. Vegan...

By now you've heard of the seemingly mysterious, miraculous ingredient that is aquafaba. But we get it, you still have some questions about this unique egg substitute. Here's everything you need to know! What Is Aquafaba, Exactly? Nothing but a can of beans—quite literally. While the name might sound fancy,...

“Where do you get your protein?” “Vegans can’t get enough *insert nutrient here*” “You’ll end up with deficiencies someday” It’s no secret that vegans face a lot of criticism when it comes to their diet choices. While these detractors usually come from a place of ignorance or hostility, it’s indisputable...