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posted September 26, 2023 Blame is irrelevant. Until we stop blaming others (and ourselves, for that matter) and start fixing our problems, we will never achieve our maximum potential and evolve. That simple principle applies to virtually any facet of our overall health, including, but not limited to, our weight. An unwillingness to take personal […]

posted September 12, 2023 As I walked through the farmers’ market, I could feel the anger well up inside me. First it was the clown blowing up balloons. “Balloon after balloon, destroying the environment,” I thought. The clown smiled at me and said how cute my dog was. It was hard for me to smile

Published September 5, 2023 I’ve had two great passions throughout my life: the prospect of a compassionate world, a Vegan world where all living beings are honored and respected; and the Big Picture, the meaning of life, why we’re here, what’s-it-all-about-Alfie? These two passions have dovetailed time and again. Early on, it was a teenage

posted August 29, 2023 It’s an exciting time for Vegans! Vegan restaurants are popping up all over and Vegan travel is much more accessible. Facebook abounds with Vegan travel groups, sharing useful tips and Vegan-exclusive experiences. Enticing trips are available on both land and sea. In 2012, I was thrilled to discover Holistic Holiday at

posted August 22, 2023 Editor’s note: We are grateful for this extraordinary guest post from Martin Rowe, whom we are honored to have as member of the Main Street Vegan Academy faculty, focusing on environmental and climate studies. This essay was first presented as part of the panel, “Human Rights, Creation Rights: A Christian Perspective on

posted August 15, 2023 As a dog nutritionist, I understand that dogs can enjoy an extra treat just like humans. I also like to use treats while training. However, many dog treats on the market contain animal products or are full of additives and preservatives that are not healthy for your furry friend. Replacing your

posted August 8, 2023 Can you work out and be a Vegan? Absolutely! During my Main Street Vegan Academy (MSVA) Master Class, I met Mariquita Solis and Dr. Angela Crawford. We graduated from the initial MSVA at different times and thus had never met before outside of a closed Facebook group. Mariquita and Angela invited

August 1st, 2023 Because I’ve been Vegan since 1983, people assume that I’m a good cook, that I create recipes and work wonders in the kitchen. Not true. I’ve never been a food whisperer, but I have a collection of basic reicpes, most of them decades old, that have made eating Vegan at home pleasant

posted July 25, 2023 Baking—vegan or otherwise—is a science. And when faced with the prospect of having to omit cow’s milk, eggs, butter, and animal-fat shortening (lard), vegan baking may seem like making the leap from middle school biology to astrophysics. But I’m going to provide some tips and tricks, and soon you will be