Making a difference
Why soy isn’t unhealthy
There are all sorts of myths about soy. ‘Soy’ is often the reason people give for continuing to eat meat. In addition to the fact that it isn’t necessary to consume soy on a vegan diet, it’s a shame that so many people believe that it isn’t healthy to consume. There’s no scientific evidence supporting […]
Sustainable travel
On the whole, travelling isn’t very good for the environment. Unless you walk or cycle to your holiday destination, travelling always has a negative impact on our surroundings, as it costs a lot of fossil fuels and leads to environmental pollution and CO2 emissions. We would like to travel and see more of the world, […]
The true cost of eggs
At this point, most people know that the chicken and egg industry isn’t perfect, but a vast number of people aren’t aware of the horrific details of how chicken and eggs are made. We also didn’t know much about this before we went vegan and assumed that eggs were cruelty-free. However, that couldn’t be further […]
Why you shouldn’t eat honey
Honey is a thick, golden substance produced by bees. Honeybees spend the months prior to winter gathering nectar from flowers which will later be turned into honey. Plants use nectar to attract bees and other insects. When the bee stops at the plant to gather the sugary fluid, it transfers pollen grains collected from other […]
Why eating meat is irrational
When people hear that you’re a vegan they often ask why. Most already know that eating animal products isn’t good for the environment or for their health and they’re aware of the horrors of factory farming, but they still wonder why this would be a reason to suddenly buy and eat different things. Almost everyone […]
Why going vegan is good for the environment
Maybe you’ve seen the news and heard that eating meat contributes to global warming, but actually, there are several reasons why going vegan is good for the environment. The production of animal products requires an enormous amount of resources, such as water, land, and feed. One of many consequences of keeping so many animals is […]
Hi! I’m Elise and I hope to inspire you to be green. On this blog, I share information and tips for living a more animal, human and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
