Vegan Blog

Hundreds of scientists agree that a vegan diet brings a number of health benefits with it including a lower risk of diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and heart disease. Unfortunately, when we eliminate major food groups, us vegans run the risk of missing out on critical micronutrients in our diet. Today we’re...

I scream, you scream, we all scream….when we see dairy products inhibiting our favorite frozen dessert. It’s 2018, and finally our favorite brands are receiving our emails and cries for help (we’re looking at you Ben and Jerry’s). We asked for quality vegan ice cream, and we’ve got them in...

If you’re vegan, your internal to-do list might look something like this… Save the environment Improve health Reduce carbon footprint Save the lives of vulnerable animals Treat yoself Let’s face it, we live in a crazy hectic world and [we admit it] sometimes we never get to that last item...

Today we’re talking about fats, specifically Omega 3 fatty acids--these are not the fats you’re trying to cut back on. In fact, we (and tons of scientist and nutritionists) are suggesting you increase your intake. Does your family genetics run you the risk of developing arthritis or asthma? Reduce that...

Whether you’re just beginning your vegan journey or you're a vegan veteran, we could all use a dose of inspiration and motivation. We can assure you this post is all you need to rededicate yourself to a healthy and ethical life of veganism. When the Vomad Life surveyed vegans on...

“But how do you get protein as a vegan?!” -yet another uneducated omnivore Sound familiar? We lost count of how many times we’ve gotten this skeptical question and each time, our eyes roll farther back in our head. A common myth surrounding the vegan diet is the lack of protein,...

Reading time: 3 minutes How many times have you left work starving, with no energy to cook something--let alone put the effort in to make it healthy? This is the main reason people turn to into the neon-lighted drive-throughs. Fast food, which is high caloric and doesn’t often deliver the...

If you’re vegan, then you know that we have a lot to boast about like our beautifully high levels of fiber, folate, and nearly every vitamin. Even with a well balanced plant-based diet, vegans still struggle with getting a few key nutrients such as vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and...

Reading time: 3 minutes Not ready to come out as vegan yet? No problem. With lifestyles changes as big as veganism, you may want to take your time and ease yourself into the diet without being questioned or challenged on your protein sources. It takes time to learn and gain...

With 1.6 million people identifying as vegans in the U.S, it’s no surprise that celebrities have made the change as well. From health benefits to saving the animals, there are tons of reasons why both celebs and “normal” people like you and I are taking control of their diets and...