The non-profit Veganuary event began in 2014, encouraging people to go vegan in January as a way to promote and educate about the vegan lifestyle. The reasons for doing so are diverse, including health, ethical and environmental reasons. Veganism is becoming increasingly popular and easier to adopt with restaurants and cafes growing their list of vegan options and popular chains selling vegan burgers, croissants, ice creams, cheeses and more.
Does Veganism Really Help the Planet?
The production of animal-based products is essential for the conservation of the environment, veganism is not a sustainable solution. According to an interview the Telegraph conducted with the Director of Global Academy Agriculture and Food […]
Veganism: The Mother Clucking Debate
Following the success of the Greggs vegan sausage roll, KFC have introduced a vegan ‘Imposter Burger’: a Quorn fillet coated in the signature KFC eleven herbs and spices. The vegan burger has been met with […]
4 Recipes Using The Same 12 Ingredients
Eating healthy for cheap at university is difficult. But Jasmine Davis’ 4 recipes will help you keep on budget and are a healthy change to the usual student diet of takeaways and booze.
Why you should take the plunge and go Vegan!
Jessica Morley discusses why you should join vegetarian and vegan society and make some changes to incorporate a vegan diet.
Veganism: Boycotting The Meat & Dairy Industry
Veganism is often considered a radical form of dietary behaviour…but, is it really that radical? Let’s take a look at why so many of us are swapping cheddar-filled beef burgers and mozzarella-covered pizzas for meat- and dairy-free alternatives.
Is Your Diet Not Meating Expectations? Take The Veg Pledge
Tilly Judges discusses why you should go vegetarian or vegan for the cancer research ‘veg pledge’
Do You Have to be Vegan to be an Environmentalist?
Since being in Leeds, something has become very apparent to me: this is a very green city. Every day there is another protest of some sort, whether it’s an Extinction Rebellion march, or a peaceful […]
‘Alternative Milks’ – Coming Soon to a Faculty Near You?
Do you remember your first google search back in January? If you weren’t too busy browsing through the photos from Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s secret wedding, then you may have, like many people, found […]
Super Easy Vegan Pancake Recipe
Pancake day is arguably one of the most exciting foodie days of the year as it’s one time where you can eat your body weight in fluffy golden pancakes with absolutely no judgement from anyone […]
A Pea Bit Too Much – the Newest Non-Diary Milk
Pea milk is the latest non-dairy product which is taking the health industry by a storm. The milk has been commended for having a high protein content as well as omega 3s, which can be […]
Veganuary: Flexitarian Starter Pack
You may or may not have participated in Veganuary this year. Either way, it’s never too late to incorporate some plant-based foods into your diet. Whilst there are numerous benefits of veganism (from health, sustainability […]