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How Veganism Is Helping In Reducing Carbon Footprint

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  Going vegan requires a lot of effort and a sincere and dedicated mindset. It is almost like a lifelong commitment. Well, the basic   concept of veganism   through a popular or mass understanding is a little narrow and is confined strictly to only the diet that refrains from using animal products and thrives on something which is green and healthy. However, there is a lot more to it. Little do people know that Veganism is actually it is a way of life; a lifestyle! And while it comes with a plethora of benefits for those who practice it, its advantages are not only confined to the individual only. In fact, it is in numerous ways beneficial to the environment too. Have you read the environment? And wondering that is this seriously an issue for the environment as well? Yes, you read it right; there are a lot of effects on the environment of this! In fact, veganism according to some has been deemed as the single biggest way to fight against the negative environmental impact. Studies have

Adapting Veganism Does Not Give You Enough Calories To Live is Myth

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  A lot of counter questions and suspicious are aroused whenever someone says, “I am Vegan.” Questions like “Don’t you feel tired?” “How can you survive without meat?” must not have gone unheard by those practicing veganism as a lifestyle. In fact, there are lots of myths centring around veganism. Some people are even of the misconception that   veganism and vegetarianism   are one and the same. Among these myths, one which is highly trending is that adapting veganism does not give you enough calories to live. Jeez! Why this question? Why this myth? To brush up your understanding of veganism once again, a vegan diet involves giving up on meat and dairy products, especially! For some people, the idea of bidding goodbye to meat is a big no in itself. Agreed that it is quite challenging but not impossible! The reason behind such an eyebrow raise on the part of your folks is because the meat is packed with vitamin B12 and iron, exactly the nutrients that are significant for sustaining ener

The Mouthwatering Vegan Recipe for Summer

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  The hot dry summer months are just around the corner. With a long hot Indian summer predicted by the weather department, it is advisable to take care of ourselves during this season. Our bodies will be susceptible to various kinds of health-related issues. It is of utmost importance that we keep our body properly hydrated during this hot spell and what can be better than some of the tastiest and healthiest fruit infused water which is 100% natural with no added sugar or preservatives. This easy to prepare vegan drink is calorie-free, increases energy, and rids toxins from the body. One can experiment with different fruits like peach, apple, strawberry, etc. Regular use of this invigorating will not only provide healthy-looking skin but will also keep one energetic all day long. Basil leaves or mint can be added to heighten the health benefits. A light diet low on fats is a preferred diet during the long summers. The body produces heat and high calorie and high-fat food can have a det

Your Daily Vegan (Vegan Education and Lifestyle): The Benevolent Vegan Lifestyle

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  Being vegan is not a habit, it is a philosophy and way of life. Off late, several people from differ e nt strata of the society are drifting towards plant-based nutrition instead of harming animals for food. The main motive behind this paradigm shift is inspired by the emotion of empathy towards animals and a fervent desire to improve the condition of the voiceless ones. Every day, all over the world, innocent animals are slaughtered to satisfy the wanton greed of humans. Adopting a vegan lifestyle not only herald health benefits but indirectly helps in alleviating the life of the animals who are treated as commodities by the profit-making food and lifestyle industries. A  vegan diet  does not include meat, eggs, dairy, or any other animal by-product, including the honey that bees produce. Vegans follow a plant-based nutrition program to obtain most of their calories from raw or gently cooked vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts. Maintaining an ethical and sustainable diet c

Vegan Mastery: Personal Development with Vegan Foods

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  You have decided to be a vegan? So, what next? As we know, being vegan is not only shunning all food - related to animals and adopting a plant-based diet but also about keeping away any product that endorses animal cruelty in any form be it lifestyle, fashion, or medicines. It takes a lot of will and determination to keep oneself dedicated to the path of veganism. One needs a healthy dose of self-assurance and belief. To gain complete mastery of vegan, one needs to undergo a lot of personality development which enhances one’s growth and the overall people and animals around them. Being vegan is embarking on a journey of self-realization and self-belief. However, one needs to have a definite method and plan in place to reach the goal of veganism. Undertaking a paradigm shift into a vegan diet will surely have repercussions on the body like risks, worries, and headaches. A haphazard self-diet may have serious consequences on the body due to vital elements missing from the diet. To take

Almond Butter Vs Cashew Butter - Ingredients and Benefits

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  Two of the most promising new entrants in the world of vegan products are almond butter and cashew butter. They are a great substitute for butter made from milk of cow, buffalo, sheep, goat, and yaks. Apart from ushering in a cruelty-free world, these products are loaded with a variety of essential micronutrients and vitamins such as vitamin B2, calcium, and iron which promise great health benefits. These nutty butter are great in taste and are perfect accompaniments for smoothies, bread, cereal, fruit, muffins, etc. Almond butter is made from pure natural almonds. The natural oil of the almonds releases during the preparation which gives it a thick consistency and a good spread. The benefits of almond butter are plenty. The anti-inflammatory properties of almonds help to keep a tab on the cholesterol level and control blood sugar and blood pressure in check. It has high monosaturated fat and zero cholesterol and sodium which makes it very much heartfriendly. Almonds are a very good

The Vegan Strategies - Veganism, Activism and Human Behaviour

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  History has been a witness to the fact that whenever there had been an effort to waver from the beaten track of age-old beliefs and practices, it had riled up the emotions of the people and such efforts endured goliath tasks in awakening the human mind. By inculcating the values of veganism, vegans display their inherent sympathetic emotion towards all life forms and champion the cause of the voiceless by their tireless crusades in spreading the message of veganism. Animals have been long subjected to horrific treatment in fulfilling the greed and limitless want of humans. The concept of the nutritional benefits of animal meat and milk consumption has been deeply ingrained in the mindset of the people. Veganism offers healthy alternatives to animal products, however, is still far from an all-inclusive acceptance. Vegan activists lay bare the truth about animal exploitation as it is and strives to propagate the ideology of veganism by adopting various strategies. Creating interest in