vegan

Vegan recipes, lifestyle, and culture presented by the Feast food community.

My Journey with a Plant-Based Diet
“I personally chose to go vegan because I educated myself on factory farming and cruelty to animals, and I suddenly realized that what was on my plate were living things, with feelings. And I just couldn’t disconnect myself from it any longer.” -Ellen DeGeneres
By Osana Lindsay7 years ago in Feast
The Side-Benefits of Being Vegan
Choosing to live a vegan lifestyle is not only great for the planet, and those we share it with, it's also a great way to take care of yourself.
By Amber Mowatt7 years ago in Feast
Everything You Need to Know About Next Stop Vegan’s Opening
On May 1, 2019, Next Stop Vegan, The Bronx’s first vegan meal-prep company, announced their plans to open their doors to the public with a soft opening happening on Saturday, May 11, 2019. From three PM to nine PM, you can visit their humble home located on 1818 Archer Street in the Parkchester area of the Bronx.
By The Bronx Vegan7 years ago in Feast
The Bronx Vegan Eats: La Morada
The joy of eating a plant-based diet in the Bronx is finding vegan dishes in the family restaurants scattered throughout the borough. In my veganism, I aim to intertwine consciousness and mindfulness into what I consume when I can. It’s a blessing when I can go to an establishment and know my money is going towards people who care about the issues affecting the community and actively advocates for them. La Morada is one of those restaurants.
By The Bronx Vegan8 years ago in Feast
Why I'm No Longer Vegan
I need to start off by saying that this is an extremely difficult post for me to make. Yes. I admitted to no longer being vegan in my previous blogpost (single-serving plantain pancakes recipe). Even so, because I never made a blogpost dedicated exclusively to the topic, I still don't feel a sense of closure. I don't feel like I have done the complex topic justice, I suppose.
By Kayla W.8 years ago in Feast
The Vegan Transition
The idea of veganism meant nothing to me until about four years ago. Honestly, I had no idea what it even meant to be vegan. It wasn’t until my younger sister made the dramatic transition that I began to learn more. What I learned is that veganism is essentially the practice of compassion for all living things. Meaning, we do not eat, wear, or exploit animals for their meat, fur, etc. When you’re growing up, you have this inherent love for all animals and all things in the world; however, that notion is terribly unsupported by our actions. I admit, I was once the person who made remarks like, “I could never be vegan” or “I could never stop eating cheese.” Thankfully, I grew out of this lifestyle. I decided to make the transition as my new years resolution. Before the new year, I had already cut out meat and most dairy products. The only thing left to cut was cheese. Before I educated myself on the horrifying truths of the dairy industry, it was my belief that I was not harming myself or animals by consuming these products; however, that is so far from the truth. With the help of my sister, I basically began to gross myself out to the point where any dairy products made me cringe, which, ultimately, was my goal (LOL). The scary reality is the common misconception that balanced dairy and meat diets are the healthy choice. From a young age, we’re programmed to think that the food we’re consuming is good for us, unless it’s snack food or fast food. We think that we have the free will to choose what we consume, but the food industry has a much different agenda for us. We blindly consume until our bellies are full of casein, cancerous proteins, and bad bacteria.
By Sami Wais8 years ago in Feast
3 Myths About Vegan Eating
If you’ve ever experimented with a plant-based or vegan diet, you’ve probably heard all the typical vegan remarks already. Friends and family have probably asked you if you’re getting enough protein, or if you’re only trying the diet to lose weight. The vegan stereotype is not particularly flattering, and, more importantly, it’s not very accurate. Listed here are five common myths about vegan eating, and some evidence you can use to counter them the next time the subject comes up at a family reunion.
By Paisley Hansen8 years ago in Feast
Quick and Easy Vegan Snacks
Whether you’ve been living a vegan lifestyle for years, or you’re new to the program, you’ve probably noticed one thing--snacks are hard. If we’re honest, we’re not always in the mood for fruits and veggies and nuts when we’re snacking. Sometimes you want something that has the perfect amount of sugar to make you feel like you’re on the edge of feeling guilty about eating something unhealthy (even though the snack is still healthy). Other times, you want something that resembles the taste of a non-vegan product like pizza or cookies. The good news is that there are so many easy and fast vegan snacks that will satisfy every craving that you can ever have without jeopardizing your lifestyle. Here are the best vegan snacks that you will ever find:
By Indy Summers8 years ago in Feast
#Veganuary: From Carnivore to Meat No More
At the end of last year, I decided that I would try out Veganuary—one month free from meat, dairy or eggs. I had been eating so badly for ages which had been fulled by my move to London in May so I thought I would get 2019 off to a healthier start!
By Lynsey Bec8 years ago in Feast
Vital Nutrients Vegans Frequently Miss
Vegan diets have a lot of health benefits, such as losing weight, lowering blood sugar levels, protecting against certain cancers, and lowering the risk of heart disease. These benefits often outweigh most cons, such as having to learn how to cook without animal products or the potential backlash from family and friends, but there is one disadvantage that must be discussed: the lack of certain nutrients that are necessary for a healthy diet. Here are just a few that may be missing from a vegan diet and some alternative ways to get these nutrients.
By Paisley Hansen8 years ago in Feast
Vegan at Anime NYC
Inside, the beloved Jacob Javits center, hosted some of anime’s biggest fans around. People from all over the world traveled to Anime NYC to cosplay as their favorite characters, peruse the latest in anime, and support over 200 artists from all walks of life. Amidst all of this, I was on the search for vegan-friendly options available at this event in honor of all the vegan otakus out there.
By The Bronx Vegan8 years ago in Feast
Vegans, Watch Your Vitamin B12 Intake
Vegans usually don't have to worry too much about where their nutrition is coming from. Those who follow a whole food, plant-based diet tend to naturally reach recommended values for protein, iron, vitamin D, and many other macro and micronutrients non-vegans love to harp on.
By Haley Booker-Lauridson8 years ago in Feast