Healthier, Greener, Kinder: A Philanthropic Foundation Modeled on Veganism, by Leigh Scott, VLCE
posted March 14, 2023 People often say that there are three obvious reasons for adopting a Vegan lifestyle: it is healthier, greener, and kinder. In case you don’t already know, here’s a brief explanation of all three: Three Reasons for Veganism Healthier Numerous studies show that a whole food, plant-based diet reduces the risk of […]
An Interview with Vegan Comedian, Myq Kaplan, by Cherie Hans, VLCE
posted February 21, 2023 A vegan comedian? Is this the beginning of a joke? No, it’s not. I met Myq Kaplan pre-pandemic, at one of his standup performances. He is brilliant and funny! At that time, I had no idea that Myq was Vegan, only that he was a talented comedian. Later I learned he’s […]
From Seed to Sprout: A Beginner’s Guide to Sprouting, by Louise Cohen-Silver, Ph.D., VLCE
posted February 14, 2023 While I always enjoyed eating sprouts, the notion of sprouting them myself never entered my mind until a friend shared how she was successfully sprouting and enjoying the process. Skeptical at first, it just seemed too simple: soak seeds in water, drain and change the water daily for several days, keep […]
Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, by Cherie Hans, VLCE
posted February 7, 2023 Many Vegans care for our furry and feathered friends without thinking twice. We have nothing against fishes, but many of us do not give them as much attention as we do to other animals. “A fish sanctuary is uncommon,” Gwendolyn Church, the founder of the Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, admits […]
Falling in Love With Life, by Victoria Moran
I’m stealing. There: I said it. This blog post idea is 100% filched (with permission) from my lovely friend, Jacqueline Whitmore, pictured here. She is an etiquette expert, spiritual seeker, dog mom, and woman with the best eyelashes I know of. If you’d like to get to know her better, check out her appearance on […]
Three Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Vegan Coaching Business, by Stephanie Harter, VLCE
posted January 24, 2023 After I learned about the unthinkable horrors of animal agriculture in 2009, I found the Main Street Vegan podcast, and began my Vegan journey. I thought I knew everything about a healthy lifestyle, but after researching, I realized I knew very little. And so it goes with starting your Vegan coaching […]
Unbreakable, by Renée Kornbluth, VLCE
Reposted January 17, 2023 Bob and I were invited to the wedding of his close friends’ son. On the response card, we checked off the “Vegan Dinner” option, impressed by the thoughtfulness of our hosts. At the reception, we were served exceptionally beautifully plates of Vegan food. Some of the other guests at our table […]
An Update on “A Vegan in Kenya,” by Kenneth Odhiambo Ndonga, VLCE
posted January 10, 2023 Hello from Kenya! My name is Kenneth and I want to share an update on the work I am doing to enhance the growth of Vegan community in Kenya. As I shared last year (see A Vegan in Kenya), I live in a rural area and run the Sondu Vegan Support […]
Social Eating and Drinking Survival Guide, by Jaclyn Rosen, VLCE
posted December 27, 2022 Navigating Dinner Parties, Happy Hours, and Holiday Festivities While Plant-Based and Health-Focused I don’t like to deprive myself. No one does. It’s hard to resist when there’s a feast of delicious food, drinks are flowing, and you want to let loose without a care in the world. We also don’t want […]