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posted May 23, 2023 Eating a natural thing we do, an activity carried out instinctively to survive. But the science of eating is much more profound than counting calories, knowing about macronutrients and micronutrients, and learning cooking techniques. Eating right is fundamental to our physical health, emotional health, and spiritual wellness. You may wonder, “What …

Daniel’s Fast: The Path to Wisdom and Understanding, by Laura Leal, VLCE Read More »

posted May 16, 2023 Essential oils are primarily distilled from pure plant material, including leaves, flowers and roots, making them a Vegan-friendly and natural alternative to many synthetic products. As a Vegan, using essential oils can help you to live a more sustainable lifestyle and support your health in a natural way. Here are five …

Five Reasons Why Essential Oils are a Great Choice for Vegans, by Jen Gallagher, VLCE, Dip. Aromatherapy, M.Ed., B.Ed., Cert. Nursing Read More »

posted May 9, 2023 What is Veganism? Depends on who you ask. Some say it’s exclusively compassion for non-human living beings. Some include the environment and climate. Then there are others who include intersectional aspects such as oppressed and historically marginalized communities. In the past several years, I have tried on: Compassion, as if it …

I Am Not Vegan Anymore, by Nivi Jaswal, MVLCE Read More »

If I had known the 5-second rule when I was seventeen instead of seventy (okay, seventy-three, but barely), I would have set the world on fire numerous times. In a good way. So okay, I can start now. In fact, I already have, for the past five weeks, ever since the an ad for The …

Everyday Courage: Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule, by Victoria Moran Read More »

posted April 25, 2023 Several years ago, I saw an ad for Main Street Vegan Academy (MSVA) in VegNews magazine. It looked amazing and I wanted to study there. Even though the in-person location was only 15 miles from my home, the schedule and timing did not work out. Imagine my surprise when during the pandemic, …

Tea and Confidence With Victoria Moran, by Cherie Hans, VLCE Read More »

posted April 18, 2023 We are wired for compassion and empathy. Despite all the news stories that display the seemingly uncaring aspects of humanity, compassion for others is part of our biological and psychological make-up. This includes caring for animals. For most of us, it breaks our hearts to see animals being harmed or abused. …

Awakening Compassion, by Angela Crawford, Ph.D., MVLCE Read More »

posted April 11, 2023 Remember the historic rescue of almost 4,000 beagles from Envigo last summer? I was one of the volunteers who transported some of the beagles from a future destined for a research lab to one of freedom. I can guarantee everybody involved was moved by the experience, but with my vegan lens, …

A Vegan Behind the Scenes of the Envigo Beagle Rescue, by Karen Asp, MA, CPT, VLCE Read More »

posted March 28, 2023 Until we believe that which we want is truly possible, we will never achieve our maximum potential. That’s one of the key factors that hold most people back from losing the weight they want/need to lose and from keeping it off. They don’t believe it is possible to lose the weight …

The Belief Factor and Your Weight Loss Program, by Stanley Bronstein, CPA, JD, LLM, VLCE Read More »