When you are new to veganism or considering making the transition it can seem overwhelming. But fortunately it doesn’t have to be. Here are suggestions and tips that I have gathered from interviewing four black vegans for the Black Vegetarian series. Each of these women have or are dedicating their work to helping our Afrikan […]
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If you are eating vegan (meaning NO animal products) you will find that animal products are often hidden in strange places. This is especially true for packaged and processed food. ALWAYS check the labels. Even many veggie burgers or other “fake meat” products include animal products. Companies also change the ingredients from time to time.
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Veganism is growing in popularity in the Afrikan (people of African descent) community. There are more and more black folks on the internet providing support and information about veganism and vegetarianism. Here are some you may want to check out. These are all sites that are doing more than promoting products or services. Tracye McQuirter
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Today I had the pleasure (not) of going to the DMV to renew my license. I was struck by just how fake the new normal is. Fake hair, fake lashes, fake food. The media and powers that be have done a fabulous job in convincing us that we are not good enough just as we
I have decided to participate in this years VeganMoFo, the Vegan Month of Food. Along with other bloggers around the country (world?) I will be attempting to create a post about veganism everyday this month, or at least every week day. I figure it is a great way to reach more Afrikan (black) vegans and
Periodically I do a juice fast. Sometimes I get stuck making the same few recipes and then feel bored. Or we start eating more cooked food that we should. Maybe the fast pace of life leads us to eat out more often, gain weight, and succumb to temptations such as cooked soy based meals. Eventually
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A while back I was excited to see a new book out called 50 Shades of Kale. It promised “50 Fresh and Satisfying Recipes That Are Bound To Please.” When I got it I sat right down to find the next great way to serve my kale. Right off I noticed the beautiful photos. However, my pleasure stopped there. Only 9 of the recipes were vegan and most were cooked. …
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Business travelers can maintain their vegetarian diet with a bit of planning. For two years I had a contract working off-site for a corporation located in Boston. I made frequent trips to Boston and traveled to other places around the country for conferences and meetings. Most months I traveled a total of about two weeks
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