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posted September 12, 2023 As I walked through the farmers’ market, I could feel the anger well up inside me. First it was the clown blowing up balloons. “Balloon after balloon, destroying the environment,” I thought. The clown smiled at me and said how cute my dog was. It was hard for me to smile …

Handling Anger Towards Pre-Vegans, by Mariquita Solis, MVLCE  Read More »

Published September 5, 2023 I’ve had two great passions throughout my life: the prospect of a compassionate world, a Vegan world where all living beings are honored and respected; and the Big Picture, the meaning of life, why we’re here, what’s-it-all-about-Alfie? These two passions have dovetailed time and again. Early on, it was a teenage …

Why Vegan Spirituality Matters, by Victoria Moran, CHC, MVLCE, RYT-200 Read More »

posted August 29, 2023 It’s an exciting time for Vegans! Vegan restaurants are popping up all over and Vegan travel is much more accessible. Facebook abounds with Vegan travel groups, sharing useful tips and Vegan-exclusive experiences. Enticing trips are available on both land and sea. In 2012, I was thrilled to discover Holistic Holiday at …

Eco-Vegan Travel Dilemma: To Cruise or Not, by Louise Cohen-Silver, Ph.D., VLCE Read More »

posted August 22, 2023 Editor’s note: We are grateful for this extraordinary guest post from Martin Rowe, whom we are honored to have as member of the Main Street Vegan Academy faculty, focusing on environmental and climate studies. This essay was first presented as part of the panel, “Human Rights, Creation Rights: A Christian Perspective on …

At the Graves of Craving, by Martin Rowe Read More »

posted August 15, 2023 As a dog nutritionist, I understand that dogs can enjoy an extra treat just like humans. I also like to use treats while training. However, many dog treats on the market contain animal products or are full of additives and preservatives that are not healthy for your furry friend. Replacing your …

Vegan Dog Treats Your Furry Friend Will Love, by Jen Gallagher, VLCE Read More »

posted August 8, 2023 Can you work out and be a Vegan? Absolutely! During my Main Street Vegan Academy (MSVA) Master Class, I met Mariquita Solis and Dr. Angela Crawford. We graduated from the initial MSVA at different times and thus had never met before outside of a closed Facebook group. Mariquita and Angela invited …

Vegan Fitness & Strength Training, by Cherie Hans, MVLCE Read More »

August 1st, 2023 Because I’ve been Vegan since 1983, people assume that I’m a good cook, that I create recipes and work wonders in the kitchen. Not true. I’ve never been a food whisperer, but I have a collection of basic reicpes, most of them decades old, that have made eating Vegan at home pleasant …

6 Favorite Plant-Based Recipes from a 40-Year Vegan, by Victoria Moran Read More »

posted July 25, 2023 Baking—vegan or otherwise—is a science. And when faced with the prospect of having to omit cow’s milk, eggs, butter, and animal-fat shortening (lard), vegan baking may seem like making the leap from middle school biology to astrophysics. But I’m going to provide some tips and tricks, and soon you will be …

Vegan Baking Substitutions and Tricks, by Jessica Langenhan, MD, VLCE Read More »

posted July 18, 2023   When I embarked upon the adventure of adopting a retired racing greyhound, I was prepared for some adjustments. I didn’t know the experience would give me the awareness to finally listen to my long-felt calling to be fully Vegan. The day adopted Nila, I almost couldn’t believe that I was …

How My Animal Companion Helped Me Become Vegan, by Lauren Oleykowski, VLCE Read More »