How to Live a Healthy and Happy Vegan Lifestyle

  The Joker star says that while he won't 'impose' his beliefs on his child – he also won't 'perpetuate the lie' about how meat is produced. Joaquin Phoenix hopes his son River will grow up vegan – but says he won’t ‘force’ the lifestyle upon him. The acclaimed actor and passionate vegan advocate made the comments in a recent interview with  Sunday Times .  “Well, certainly I would hope that [he will be vegan]. But, I’m not going to impose my belief on my child,” Phoenix told the publication. “I don’t think that’s right; I’m going to educate him about the reality. 

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   Joey Carbstrong: At the gym, nearly fell off the treadmill watching this hahahahhaa

   What is animal exploitation? Is it wrong to use animals even if they are treated well? Why are vegans against all animal use?  Why is all animal use inherently problematic, and exactly what animal exploitation is/why it's the root issue if we really want to stop all animal abuse and cruelty!

In search of the best vegan ice cream? Here are the best dairy-free flavors and brands for you to dig into this summer. Whether you’re team cup or team cone, melting scoops of ice cream are a sacrosanct warm weather staple. After all, nothing says summer quite like swimming pools and ice cream trucks. Granted, the majority of ice cream trucks are—sadly—all but void of non-dairy ice cream options. Sure, you may be able to snag a frozen fruity popsicle. But if you’re looking for the best dairy-free ice cream brands to try—we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the sweetest and coolest vegan ice creams around. What Is Vegan Ice Cream Made Out Of? Unlike dairy-based ice cream, which features animal milk, non-dairy ice cream is made with plant-based dairy milks. MORE

  You might be surprised by the vast number of vegan options at Kroger stores. Here’s just a smattering of what the grocery chain has rolled out.   Few grocery stores have upped their vegan game like Kroger—and we’re not just talking fruits and vegetables here. In 2019, Kroger began expanding its Simple Truth plant-based line, promising to launch more than 75 vegan products by the end of 2020.  Granted, the Simple Truth plant-based products aren’t the only vegan options you’ll find at the store, as Kroger also stocks favorite vegan brands such as JUST Egg , Miyoko’s Creamery , and Tofurky . But in case you haven’t seen many of these plant-based offerings, take a look at what you can find at your local Kroger. The take-home?  With major chains like Kroger jumping into the vegan playing field, being vegan—or even just looking for ways to eat fewer animals—is now easier than ever. MORE

It was petting cows that led one of the CrossFit athletes to go vegan despite 'loving' eating cheese and veal: she feels 'great' for it too. The top three best performing athletes in a women’s CrossFit competition in Germany are all vegan. Moreover, all of them credited their lifestyle change in helping boost their performances. Lidia Bartoszewicz, Katharine Isele, and Lisa Eble were victorious in the Nobull CrossFit Games. Moreover, they all shared their vegan journeys and how it has helped them achieve success as athletes. MORE  

   Barbecue season is officially upon us. And what’s more fitting for your summer picnic than a batch of vegan wings? On this episode of EATKINDLY With Me, Nathan Josias, a French plant-based chef currently residing in London, makes barbecue chickenless wings out of oyster mushrooms.

  Actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie consistently promotes charitable causes. Here are 10 times she used her platform for good. Angelina Jolie is a dedicated humanitarian, and she’s determined to make the world a better place through a variety of charitable efforts. Though she found fame both as the daughter of celebrities and through her work on the big screen, she continuously uses her massive platform to promote kindness and justice across the globe. Whether she’s shining a light on the importance of bees or the plight of refugees, Jolie understands the importance of helping the planet and the people who inhabit it. The mother of six, who is a special envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has taken a particular interest in the countries in which her three adoptive children were born—Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. “ My role as goodwill ambassador has made my work as a film star relatively dull. I can’t find anything that interests me enough to go back to wo

  The cruelty-free beauty chain is working with The Vegan Society to remove all animal products from its offerings, 60 percent of which are currently vegan. Cruelty-free beauty retailer The Body Shop will be fully vegan by 2023. Founded in 1976 by British environmental activist Dame Anita Roddick, the retailer is working with The Vegan Society to remove remaining animal products from its formulations. Currently, 60 percent of The Body Shop’s offerings are clearly labeled as “vegan,” including its iconic perfume White Musk—which does not include the deer gland secretions found in non-vegan musk scents. “Our decision to go 100-percent vegan is a natural next step for The Body Shop,” Lionel Thoreau, Global Brand Director at The Body Shop, said. “Thanks to our founder Anita Roddick, we were the first beauty company to fight against animal testing in cosmetics, and the first major global beauty brand to use cruelty-free musk in our fragrances.” MORE

  'If the world gets too hot, we won't be able to exist on Planet Earth'  In the UK, a six-year-old student has also urged his school to help the environment by reducing its meat intake.  Bruno Serrano, from Canterbury, England, was inspired to help the environment after watching David Attenborough’s  A Life On Our Planet .  Serrano has written to Kent County Council, and Attenborough himself, proposing schools introduce a weekly meat-free day. Speaking to  KentOnline , Serrano’s mother Ruth Linklater says: “Bruno’s school is very positive and supportive about [his] letter. MORE

Dr. Joel Fuhrman delivers a powerful talk on the subject of food addiction and emotional overeating. Filmed last year at the Plant Based World Conference & Expo, Dr Fuhrman advocates for a micro-nutrient rich, ’nutritarian’ diet to combat obesity, chronic disease and mental illness in this call to arms to take control of our health and wellbeing.

   A source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs Food for Thought and the award-winning Diet for a New America movie based on the book of the same name.

   Don't settle for boring tofu! Try out these recipes and techniques to take your tofu game to the next level.

   In his talk ‘Pitfalls on a Plant-Based Diet’, Dr. Michael Klaper sets four important rules for thriving on a plant-based diet, and some common pitfalls to avoid.

   Vegan gets owned by meat eater in street debate with an anti-vegan debate champion, the vegan never expected such amazing argumentation and gets owned in this vegan debate - don't miss the ending lol

   Can spices aid weight loss? For three cents a day, black cumin (also known as black seed and nigella seed) may improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar control, as well as accelerate the loss of body fat.

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  'There has never been a better time to be vegan' Vegans are happier than meat-eaters and pescatarians, according to a new poll. Research published by Tracking Happiness surveyed 11,537 Americans to explore the connection between diet and mood. Participants were asked to rate their happiness from one- 10 (Very unhappy to very happy). The average happiness rating of each dietary group was then calculated; with vegans reporting seven percent higher happiness ratings than meat-eaters. Moreover, Out of the 8,988 omnivores surveyed, those who reported higher happiness ratings were more likely to adopt a plant-based diet in the future. MORE

  You asked for our thoughts on the Goodful video, "Is It Wrong To Be Vegan?"... and here they are!! What are YOUR thoughts? Let us know below!

   Comments: "Great video! The point at 13:50 I've always found to be a tricky one, as it really can depend on the tone, which I've encountered also when discussing religious belief.  At times, people saying "I use to think that too" can come across as a bit pejorative, as if they once were naive and now have overcome the ignorance that this other person is still stuck in.  I've found this when people tell me "Oh yeah I also use to be an atheist, but here's what I learned about argument X for God which made me realize how wrong I was." I in turn have been very careful not to equate my own experience growing up as a Christian with that of others I speak with, but they really can be truly different.  Sort of goes back to the classic "I know how you feel" versus "I can't even imagine how you feel" approach..the better of which will depend on the person you're talking to. Anyways, more of a caveat than a critique! I'

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72 percent of the public support a fur import and sales ban... The UK government is launching a Call for Evidence consider banning the import and sale of animal fur . The move aims to understand views towards the fur industry from both industry and the public. However, it concerns the commercial trade in fur only and doesn’t focus on non-commercial, private activity such as transactions and exchanges between private individuals Comments from the Call For Evidence will then be used to consider future government policy surrounding the fur trade. MORE

   As long as You Tube has Cheap Lazy Vegan, Melanie Joy, Michael Greger, Earthling Ed, Joey Carbstrong, David Ramms, this channel, (and a few others), then that's what we should care about.

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  Burger Patch will be the official on-site caterer for the annual competition, serving event staff and competitors vegan burgers, French fries, and milkshakes.   Sacramento-based vegan fast-food chain Burger Patch is partnering with the 2021 SBD World’s Strongest Man competition as its official local restaurant partner. The global competition takes place annually, and this year it is set to take place in Sacramento for the first time from June 15 to June 20.  Through the partnership, Burger Patch will supply the World’s Strongest Man competition with on-site catering and serve as the preferred dining destination for event staff and competitors. “We’re excited to be part of this unique event that spotlights Sacramento with such incredible energy,” Burger Patch co-founder Danea Horn said. MORE

  Curcumin-free turmeric, from which the so-called active ingredient has been removed, may be as effective or even more potent. DOCTOR'S NOTE That’s quite a rebut to reductionism. For more on this flawed nutritional philosophy, see my video  Reductionism and the Deficiency Mentality . Similar videos in this vein include: Food Antioxidants and Cancer Treating Asthma with Plants vs. Supplements? Broccoli: Sprouts vs. Supplements Industry Response to Plants Not Pills Interested in learning more about turmeric and cancer? See: Back to Our Roots: Curry and Cancer Carcinogenic Blocking Effects of Turmeric Turmeric Curcumin Reprogramming Cancer Cell Death Turmeric Curcumin and Colon Cancer Topical Application of Turmeric Curcumin for Cancer Turmeric Curcumin, MGUS, and Multiple Myeloma And for more on turmeric and everything else: Turmeric Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis Turmeric Curcumin and Osteoarthritis Boosting the Bioavailability of Curcumin Who Shouldn’t Consume Curcumin or Turme

Previously a staunch critic of veganism, Gordon Ramsay is completely changing his tune by welcoming vegan chef Josie Clemes to his Hell’s Kitchen cooking competition show. The next season of Gordon Ramsay’s cooking competition show Hell’s Kitchen will feature its first vegan chef, Josie Clemens. The Michigan-born chef explained that her connection with Ramsay began on social media after she tweeted “When are you going vegan, mate?” at him, sparking Ramsay to follow Clemens on Twitter. Clemens will compete against 18 other contestants in Las Vegas, NV, enduring brutal criticism from Ramsay for a chance to win a spot as a chef at one of Ramsay’s restaurants and a $250,000 cash prize. MORE

It came after Animal Rebellion declared protests last week were 'just the beginning'. McDonald’s has taken a hit in the UK this past week after a series of protests at its four distribution centers resulted in menu shortages nationwide. Now, Animal Rebellion’s latest action has caused several of the fast-food chain’s restaurants to shut down seating areas. A sit-in protest took place on Sunday, May 30, in the bustling West End in Central London. Branded a ‘Mc-sit-in’, the action involved protestors gathering to eat vegan packed lunches together. As a result, Animal Rebellion confirmed ‘all’ outlets in the area closed down indoor seating. They branded it ‘McSelf Destruction’.   MORE

Adaptogens vary in their functions, from helping with immune health to busting long-term stress and anxiety. Adaptogens are herbal products that can support stress and immunity. They’ve recently become more popular, with coffee shops and bars offering drinks containing them. However, are they just a novel marketing idea, or do they have real health benefits? This article explains what adaptogens are and how they work. It gives an overview of stress and its effects on health and delves into the science to explore how adaptogens may help. Additionally, it lists common adaptogens and some popular products suitable for vegans.   What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are herbal and nutritional products that may help people adapt to and survive stress... Continue...

   Today we are sharing with you three easy recipes that you can bring to/make at your next summer barbecue!

   It’s a risk to mess with mom’s cooking, but Amanda is up to the challenge! Watch Amanda and her mom recreate their famous enchiladas with a plant-based twist (the filling is made from soy!). What will her mom think of the vegan version?

The idea that the acid-forming quality of animal protein has to be buffered by calcium from the bones, thus leading to bone loss, might not be true. However, despite the fact that milk-drinkers have a higher calcium intake, long-term vegans were found to have the same bone mineral density .  The galactose in milk may explain why milk consumption is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fractures, cancer , and premature death . Still, vegans not getting enough calcium may be at higher risk of bone fractures , making the consumption of plant-based sources of calcium, such as broccoli and kale , important.   Calcium absorption from soy milk was found to be the same as cow’s milk, but soy milk needs to be shaken since the calcium tends to settle at the bottom. Cow’s milk consumption has been found to increase the risk of death and bone fractures, thought to be due to the galactose content. Low levels of testosterone may also lead to loss of bone density. Daily coffee co

She surpassed her goal of helping 10,000 Black women go vegan through her free 21-day online program. She said: ''It is so gratifying to see all these amazing women who have participated in the 10,000 Black Vegan Women Program reaping the benefits of plant-based living, and I can’t wait to continue building on the success of this program to help change the health paradigm of Black women all around the world. McQuirter was introduced to vegetarianism by her 7th-grade teachers at Sidwell Friends School. When McQuirter was a sophomore at Amherst College in 1986, the Black Student Union brought global human rights activist and Civil Rights Movement legend Dick Gregory to campus to talk about the state of Black America.  Instead, he talked about the plate of Black America — the health, politics, economics, and culture of what Black people ate, and why they should become vegetarians. McQuirter couldn' t get what Gregory said out of her mind, so she began reading about vegetarian

  RECIPES BELOW.... What's your favorite fast food? Have you dared to make it vegan?! 🍨 VEGAN SHAKE RECIPES: http://bit.ly/diyveganfastfood 🍔 GRILLED BLACK BEAN BURGERS (makes 6 burgers) 1 bell pepper, roughly chopped ½ red onion, roughly chopped ½ cup sunflower seeds (or nuts) 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp cumin 1 ½ tsp sea salt 1 14-oz can black beans 3/4 cup quick cooking oats or oat bran 6 slices burger buns toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo, mustard, and ketchup Also grab a large mixing bowl, and your food processor. Add the red pepper and onion to the food processor, and pulse until minced. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Add sunflower seeds, garlic cloves, smoked paprika, cumin, and sea salt to the food processor, and blend until it has combined into a grainy mixture. Add the beans to the processor, and blend until well combined. Pour into the mixing bowl. Pour your oats into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients, and stir well to combi

   Dr. T. Colin Campbell reveals how a vegan can prevent diseases like cancer.   After embarking on extensive lab research, and a study of rural Chinese populations, Dr. Campbell wrote "The China Study." A popular book in vegan communities, Dr. Campbell's empirical evidence shows the harmful and carcinogenic effects of an animal-based diet, and the disease preventing properties of plant-based foods.

    The New York Times says to limit drinking plant milks to just one cup per day, but drinking cow milk in unlimited quantities is totally okay! If you ditch the cow milk for plant milk you will become protein and potassium deficient, and overload your body with carbs. Plant milks are also making California become a desert. Ryan responds.   GO VEGAN! With our brand new 'Happy Healthy Vegan Cookbook' in print or eBook! The *eBook* version of this and book and Anji's earlier cookbook, 'Keep It Carbed, Baby!' are both a special sale at https://shop.happyhealthyvegan.org

Netflix has announced the launch and sneak preview of Breaking Boundaries , a film detailing the science behind the catastrophic impact humans have had on Earth since the dawn of civilization. It’s narrated by David Attenborough. Viewers will be taken through the mounting issues of the ecological crisis by the world-renowned scientist, Professor Johan Rockström. It will also delve into the solutions.   

Eating 100% plant-based whole food diet just once a day could dramatically reduce one’s risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .  The research specifically pointed to dinner as the pivotal meal that determined one’s risk. Data collected from over 27,000 adults extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found that those who consumed a plant-based diet rich in whole carbohydrates and low in saturated fats reduced their risk of heart disease by up to 10 percent. How to Reverse Heart Failure with Diet An entire issue of a cardiology journal dedicated to plant-based nutrition explores the role an evidence-based diet can play in the reversal of congestive heart failure. DOCTOR'S NOTE    Wait, did I say reverse coronary heart disease? As in reversing the #1 killer of men and women?  I’ve got lots of videos on the topic, but How Not to Die from Heart

   Recipes below!!!   Click here for the BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE RECIPES: http://bit.ly/3breakfastsmoothies    3 MINUTE MICROWAVE OATMEAL (serves 1) 1/2 - 3/4 cups old fashioned oats 3/4 - 1 cup non-dairy milk toppings: cinnamon, maple syrup, berries, raisins, dates, nuts, ground flax seed, chia seeds, more non-dairy milk ~ Place oats in a microwave safe bowl, then stir in the non-dairy milk. Microwave for 2 minutes. Top with maple syrup, cinnamon, fruit, nuts, or your other favorite oatmeal fixin's.   5 MINUTE BREAKFAST TOAST 3-WAYS (serves 1) 2 slices of bread (I used Ezekiel sprouted wheat), toasted • tahini banana toast: spread 2 tablespoons of tahini onto your toast, then top with one sliced banana, 1 date, a sprinkle of cacao nibs, and cinnamon • avocado sprout: mash one ripe avocado, then spread evenly onto your toast. Top with cooked chickpeas (or other bean or lentils), salt, pepper, and broccoli sprouts • almond butter & jelly: spread 2 tablespoons evenly on toast and

   The trailer to my fish focused campaign targeting the Australian coast.   For Free help going vegan follow this link: http://bit.ly/JoeyVegan22

   Thanks for watching! Read all about Ingrid here 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/richroll516    The legendary & controversial co-founder and president of PETA , Ingrid Newkirk has spent the better part of her life fighting for animal welfare around the world.   Today’s conversation is about Ingrid’s storied and controversial career. It’s about what it takes to not only spark, but lead a movement. And it's a gut check on the current status of animal rights — how far we’ve come, and how much father we have left to go.   This conversation was recorded pre-pandemic on February 18, 2020. Therefore there is no coronavirus discussion. However, I think Ingrid's message is profoundly of the moment given the undeniable role animal agriculture plays in fomenting disease.

    NO-COOK RECIPES » Salad rolls with peanut sauce: http://bit.ly/salad-rolls   » Chickpea Sandwich: http://bit.ly/chickpea-sandwich   » Lentil taco salad: http://bit.ly/lentil-taco-salad   » Quick guacamole: http://bit.ly/quick-guacamole

   My Turn To React. Is this the end of fishing? - NEW Campaign kick-off video.   For Free help going vegan follow this link: http://bit.ly/JoeyVegan22

   Industrial pollutants in the food supply may help explain the link between dairy consumption and Parkinson’s disease. DOCTOR'S NOTE Other videos on persistent pollutants: The Wrong Way to Detox California Children Are Contaminated Pollutants in Salmon and Our Own Fat Dairy Estrogen and Male Fertility Food Sources of Perfluorochemicals And check out my  other videos on dairy products ,  pesticides , and  Parkinson’s .  For more context, check out my associated blog posts:  Pollutants in Californian Breast Tissue ;  Apple Peels Turn On Anticancer Genes ; and  Avoiding Dairy to Prevent Parkinson’s . If you haven’t yet, you can subscribe to my videos for free by  clicking here .