5 Essential Tips for Vegan Dining on the Open Road, by Heather Dahman, MVLCE
posted October 24, 2023 Hello, fellow plant-based travelers! My husband and I love hitting the open road with our two huskies and camper in tow to explore new places. While traveling, one of our greatest joys is discovering new vegan dining options. While you can easily find vegan options in larger cities, smaller rural towns […]
Out With an Omnivore, Where Should We Eat? by Cherie Hans, MVLCE
posted October 17, 2023 As a Vegan married to an omnivore, I consider myself well-versed in choosing restaurants that work for the both of us. I live in New Jersey, just a few miles outside midtown Manhattan. While there are many vegan restaurants in Manhattan, I have only one vegan restaurant and one vegan bakery […]
Farm Sanctuary Life, by Allison Hess, VLCE
posted October 10, 2023 Let me tell you about a friend of mine, Isaac. Charlotte the spider wrote many descriptors about Wilbur in the classic Charlotte’s Web. Her words apply to Isaac as well—humble, terrific, radiant. Some pig. Simply put, Isaac made my life better. Isaac was part of a severe neglect case and rescued […]
Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Weight Loss Program, by Stanley Bronstein, CPA, JD, LLM, VLCE
posted September 26, 2023 Blame is irrelevant. Until we stop blaming others (and ourselves, for that matter) and start fixing our problems, we will never achieve our maximum potential and evolve. That simple principle applies to virtually any facet of our overall health, including, but not limited to, our weight. An unwillingness to take personal […]
Handling Anger Towards Pre-Vegans, by Mariquita Solis, MVLCE
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 […]
Why Vegan Spirituality Matters, by Victoria Moran, CHC, MVLCE, RYT-200
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 […]
Eco-Vegan Travel Dilemma: To Cruise or Not, by Louise Cohen-Silver, Ph.D., VLCE
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 […]
At the Graves of Craving, by Martin Rowe
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 […]
Vegan Dog Treats Your Furry Friend Will Love, by Jen Gallagher, VLCE
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 […]