Articles Tagged "Vegan"

Along with the increasing interest over the past few years in what we are putting in our bodies is the growing genre of food and health-related documentaries. Concerned with food industry deception, obesity and the rising number of illnesses in the United States, each film seeks to shed...

It’s the middle of the afternoon, and you’re craving a little something salty or sweet. Surrounded by junk food everywhere you turn, it’s easy to fall into the processed food trap. It can take a little digging, but there are natural options out there to get you through the day. We’ve...

Stash your essentials for a night out in a studded box clutch from Nasty Gal.  Featuring vegan leather, this mini white bag is complete with gold studs and detachable chain strap. 

With a packed house and lines stretching around the block, the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival was the place to be this weekend. New and established companies alike showcased their best products with free samples and demos, while speakers from all reaches of the vegetarian community were...

Now in its third year, the Vegetarian Food Festival is ready to take over New York City this weekend. The Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, brings vegetarian food companies and restaurants; skincare, jewelry and clothing lines; and a slew of notable...

Whether you are lactose-intolerant, vegan, paleo or just looking for a healthier alternative to regular cheese, there are many options available to you. After completing a taste test of meatless meats, I was inspired to do the same for dairy. Here are my grades on some popular options.

Caught in the middle of "diet" and junk food advertisers and marketers, it's no wonder we are confused about what to eat!  With fads, trends and pills brought our way each day, the secret to diet and weight loss is often much simpler than it may appear. If you're concerned about excess...

It’s the last week and I am so happy that I decided to take on the 30-day challenge. It afforded me the opportunity to reflect on the vegan lifestyle, get creative in the kitchen and speak with the inspiring chef of the Cinnamon Snail. After nearly a month, I feel like I got this—I’m...

In week 3 of the challenge, I’ve realized how fortunate I am to be living in a city whose food establishments are generally used to picky vegans asking a million questions, holding the butter and subbing plants for animal products everywhere they go. I spent some time in my hometown of...

After two weeks, I think I’ve discovered the worst place to be a vegan: the bagel store. In New York, people usually have a favorite neighborhood bagel place—and can be pretty defensive about them. Mine is a 2-minute walk from my apartment and, on the weekends, always has a line down...