Why Do Jains Not Eat Meat?
Contrary to popular belief, veganism was not invented in the 1940’s in leafy Leicester. The principles behind our movement have their roots in the ancient Indian religions of Hinduism and …
Is Veganism a White Thing?
There’s been a lot of talk in vegan circles recently about colonialism and anti-indigenous sentiment. Yes I’m a white, middle aged vegan living in the affluent West. Yes, I am …
Is Opposing Migratory Beekeeping Vegan Hypocrisy?
There’s a popular internet myth continuously circulating claiming that avocados are not vegan. The idea was thrust into the mainstream via BBC’s QI panel show in 2018. It’s all to …
What Is The Highest Level Of Vegan?
“Don’t eat anything that casts a shadow” 🙂 The Simpsons episode where Lisa becomes besotted with Jesse Grass, a “level 5 vegan”, has now firmly entered veganism folklore! For better …
Yes, Chickens Do Feel Sad When Another Chicken Dies
By 2030 chicken meat is predicted to account for 41% of all meat consumed globally [1]. That’s a lot of chickens. Each one a sentient, social animal with feelings. Wastage …
Veganism Is Anti Indigenous? (how we ended up here)
I’ve noticed a big uptick around this subject in the Twitterverse recently with many claiming veganism is anti indigenous. I’d never really engaged with this narrative before but even a …
How Many Animals Do You Save By Not Eating Meat?
People want to know how much of an impact going vegan can actually have on the planet. What sounds like a simple question … “How many animals do you save …
Are Cows Sad When Their Calves Are Taken Away?
I had no idea what goes on in a modern dairy farm … and I grew up on a small family farm myself! One Saturday night around 8 years ago, …
Why Are Vegans Against Milk?
Many people struggle with the reasons behind vegans refraining from drinking milk, eating cheese, yogurt etc. Surely milk is a natural product we humans are supposed to consume? Well, the …
Where Do Vegans Draw The Line?
Veganism throws up all kinds of moral and philosophical questions. What is sentience? Do plants have emotions? Do plants feel pain? Why is honey so contentious? What about almonds and …