The burning question for all plant-based eaters with a sweet tooth: are our favorite colorful childhood sweeties vegan-friendly? The short answer is yes, they are. Skittles don’t contain any animal-derived products. The longer answer looks a little something like this: Skittles are vegan-friendly insofar as they do not contain products/ingredients that stem directly from animals,…
Veganism is becoming an increasingly popular lifestyle choice, with the UK topping the list for vegans. In the USA, vegan food sales have risen by 27% since 2020 and in Asia, 13% of the population across the region identify themselves as being vegan. Yep, the trend is growing. More and more people are beginning the…
You may be wondering who Bath and Body Works are. The company I am referring to is a company that specialises in bath and body products, such as shower gels, bubble bath mixes, body creams, candles, etc. The company is a child company of the American retailer ‘L Brands’. But are they cruelty-free? As an…
What is nutritional yeast? Nutritional yeast is a mainstay of any vegan pantry. It’s versatile, tasty and nutritious. You can use it for thickening soups and stews, as a cheesy alternative to top pasta and even sprinkle it on top of your popcorn instead of Parmesan cheese for a really tasty snack. It has a…
Olive oil has a rich history stretching back over 4,000 years and is a primary industry of Lebanon. In the Mediterranean countries, olive oil is a rich part of the diet and provides a wide range of health benefits. Yet, is Olive oil something a vegan should be using? The simple answer to that is…
You have decided to take up a vegan lifestyle. Does that mean you need to give up on having your beloved chocolate chips? No! The great news is that you don’t have to say goodbye to your indulgence. In the US alone, veganism has grown 300% in the years 2004 to 2019 as more and…