My first baby is due in June. I fully expect to feed him exclusively breast milk. However, this isn’t always possible. The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months starting within an hour of birth.
Looking back at the history of veganism inspires a lot of hope for the future of the movement. Veganism is becoming more mainstream- one example of this is actor Joaquin Phoenix’s speech at the 2020 Oscars about the harms of the dairy industry.
While eating locally sourced food is still beneficial to the community, it’s important to remember that you aren’t significantly lowering your carbon footprint, or helping out the climate, without reducing or cutting out animal-based products from your diet.
Retail sales are down across the country, restaurants being one of the hardest hit industries. This means that it’s more important than ever to be mindful about where and how we’re spending our money – particularly those of us who are fortunate enough to have the resources to do so amidst this time of financial distress for many.
Stay focused on the ethical reasons for veganism. Remember that your pleasure and convenience aren’t worth compromising your values. Remember that with each meal or purchase, you are making a difference.
The relationship between animal consumption and human illness is well established. The widespread adoption of a plant-based (vegan) diet could protect us against future pandemics.
As a recent university graduate, there are few things I know better than how to eat vegan on a budget, while still choosing healthy, whole-food options! I thought I’d share some of my go-to tips and tricks about how to eat vegan without breaking the bank.
You might think going vegan will restrict or limit your diet, but on the contrary, it can open up a whole new array of ingredients, and new ways of thinking about food!
Canada is a land of incredible wealth and abundance. Giant houses, fancy cars, smart phones, computers, iPads. Our land stretches for thousands upon thousands of miles. We have recreational opportunities galore. There is more fresh water here than in any other country in the world. Canada is a breadbasket to the world. And we have way more poo per capita than almost any other country in the world!
Global warming is accelerating and we’re shockingly ill-equipped to stop it. Unless we act powerfully and quickly, we face catastrophe on a scale humanity has never seen. So, what are we going to do?