Not all wines are vegan. This news comes as a shock to many as most people assume that wine is just made from grapes. In fact, during the winemaking process many wine producers and wineries will use animal-derived products as their “fining agents”. These are substances that help to separate, clarify and filter out all the...
Today, veganism is frequently proposed as a solution to the health and environmental challenges posed by meat-centric diets. As a personal trainer, I constantly ponder on whether or not the vegan diet is a “healthy” one. At the same time, I am genuinely interested in the connection between personal health and environmental sustainability. This has...
Also known as indoor farming, vertical farming has in recent years gained recognition as a solid method of sustainability. The system was born out of the challenges affecting the 21st century, specifically issues like food shortage, resource depletion, and overpopulation. Feeding the future: vertical farming Vertical farming is the practice of food production that takes...
A wholly plant-based vegan-friendly diet that consists of locally-grown produce is the most ‘sustainable’ way to eat. It has less environmental impact than a vegetarian diet even. But cooking nutritious vegan meals can be a hassle for busy people who’d prefer to be doing something other than planning what they’re going to eat each day. Cue:...
In recent years, the term farm-to-fork, also known as farm-to-table and farm-to-market have gained prominence. Rutgers University offers a definition of the concept, referring to it as a community food system in which there is an integration of the processes of food production, processing, distribution and consumption to enhance the environmental, economic, social and nutritional...
Paris, France: Boeuf bourgignon, gratin dauphinois, cassoulet. These are a few of the most typical French dishes you can find in every brasserie on French territory. In addition to calling forth such national pride (French gastronomy was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list), and highly difficult to digest, they have another thing in common: these...
About four years ago, I started yoga. My gym was offering classes once a week and I felt that I had nothing to lose by taking part in it. Overall, my goals were to keep fit and shed some weight. And yoga sounded like a great way to achieve those goals. After all, a lot...
It feels as though there is always something to worry about when you go to the grocery store to stock up your fridge. You have to constantly read labels to make sure that things aren’t going to kill you or make you sick. Well, there is another one to add to your “do not buy”...
Never did I think I would actually want to be vegetarian. My entire life (mind you I’m still only 16 years old) I’ve always been the “Nah I like chicken too much to go vegetarian” kind of person. That’s why I was so blown away when I made the decision on the spot to become...
Even before Trump miraculously took office, healthcare policies and insurance coverages were ever-changing. Now that Trump is sitting on his golden throne in the White House, the healthcare systems seems much faster, in whackier, pull-out-your-hair ways. Just what our health insurance will cover and how optimal our healthcare routines remains to be seen. So, rather...
Becoming vegan wasn’t a decision I made lightly. I had been vegetarian (and in moments of ‘weakness’, a pescatorian) for nine years and was satisfied with my predominantly plant-based diet. But I started having some serious questions about eggs and dairy. After evaluating the pros and cons of becoming vegan – spiritually, logically and rationally –...
Even if you’re someone who swears you could never give up steak or a good hamburger, it’s very possible to transition to a vegetarian diet. It won’t be easy, of course — especially at first. In fact, even five or 10 years into it, you might find yourself craving various meat products. But in the...