Here we are in May, one of my favorite months of the year. Why you ask? Because we’re at the beginning of farm sanctuary season! It’s about this time of year, every year (April/May through October/November), when many farm sanctuaries all across the country open their doors (and barns) to ...
Vegan Podcasts, by Susan M. Landaira, MS, MVLCE
Podcasts have been around for many, many years, it seems. However, that they are becoming increasingly more popular. I, personally, love podcasts because they are usually both fun and informative at the same time. I LOVE that I can listen while driving or going for a walk. When there's a podcast you ...
The Dietary “F-Word,” by Colleen Gray-Hewett, VLCE
What if you found out that there is an easy way to improve your current health, prevent or treat chronic disease, lose weight and enable your gut flora to flourish? There is one: Fiber. I know. Sounds so boring. But nothing could be further from the truth. Fiber, one of the most crucial dietary ...
What If We Were All Just Vegans? by Victoria Moran
I went to dinner with a colleague after a vegfest. Another couple joined us and their enthusiasm about the Whole Food Plant-Based Diet was palpable. It had changed their lives. This was a Middle Eastern restaurant with a section on the menu marked “Vegetarian” and listing ingredients. My friend ...
The Clean Fifteen and The Dirty Dozen, by Linda Voorhis, MVLCE
Some fruits and vegetables should ALWAYS be eaten only if grown organically. No amount of rinsing, washing, or cooking, can take away the chemicals that have been used on these plants throughout their growth process. Translated, that means that you will be exposing yourself to a litany of harmful ...
Vegan Hockey, by Matt Cunningham, MS, VLCE
I’ve been involved with the great sport of ice hockey -- as a player, coach and administrator -- for as long as I can remember. The game has taken me around the world while developing lifelong friendships and learning countless life skills. I found many similarities when I started my vegan ...
