Curious about veganism? This Beginner’s Guide explores what a vegan lifestyle truly entails, dispelling myths about bland food and restrictive diets. Discover how veganism connects to compassion for animals, environmental sustainability, personal health, and more. Learn why people choose this path and find step-by-step guides to start your own vegan journey, at your own pace.
Category: The Vegan Experience
Foods That Alleviate or Aggravate Allergies
The author discusses how diet can impact seasonal allergies. Certain foods, like those rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and probiotics, can alleviate symptoms. Conversely, histamine-rich foods and allergens can worsen allergies. An anti-inflammatory diet can help manage symptoms.
5 Surprisingly Unsafe Places to Bring Dogs
The author discusses places where dogs may be at risk. These include beaches due to heat, salt, and rip currents; music festivals due to noise, crowds, and heatstroke; planes due to stress, health risks, and potential injuries; vehicles due to heatstroke, accidents, and poisoning; and hospitals due to disease exposure, stress, and injury risks. The author emphasizes the importance of keeping dogs safe in these environments and suggests alternative arrangements if possible.
Reasons to Re-think Encouraging Going Outside
The belief that spending time outdoors is inherently healthy is being questioned due to factors like air pollution, pandemics, overpopulation, crime, and rising living costs. These challenges not only deter outdoor activity but promote indoor alternatives that are perceived as safer and more convenient, leading to a decline in outdoor encouragement. Veganism is a surprising solution.
