Thursday, March 31, 2016

Vegans in Mumbai

Mumbai (Bombay) is one of the biggest city in India. I have never been to Mumbai, but the word "Mumbai" conjurs the images of beautiful sea, sky scrappers, colorful bangles, busy streets, creativity and Bollywood.

Mumbai is awash with educated and smart people. Many people are making smart choice - they are going Vegan!

Here are some links which prove that the number of vegans will increase every year in Mumbai...

1. http://www.mid-day.com/articles/food-is-mumbai-ready-to-go-vegan/16846158

2. https://www.facebook.com/veganbites/

3. http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-bandra-event-advocates-veganism-2194886

4. http://www.mid-day.com/articles/health-special-how-to-go-vegan-in-mumbai/16405190

5. http://www.thegreenstove.com/


Friday, March 25, 2016

It is Time to Give Up Leather

Leather bags, leather shoes, leather skirts, leather pants and everything made from leather causes immense pain and suffering for millions of cows, dogs and sheep. Leather factories cause water pollution and air pollution. In India and Bangladesh, thousands of kids and adults are exposed to toxic chemicals in leather industries. So, it is time to give up LEATHER...

Today, I read few interesting articles about "VEGAN LEATHER"

1. http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2016/mar/13/is-it-time-to-give-up-leather-animal-welfare-ethical-lucy-siegle

2. http://www.vogue.com/13387466/best-vegan-leather-bags-shopping/


3. http://www.veganfashionblog.com/

4. http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/advice/g3616/the-touch-the-feel-of-pleather-1/







Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Today is World Water Day - Go Vegan to Conserve Water

Water,Water, Everywhere!

Most of us take clean water for granted. Today, water is the most precious natural resource.
World Health Organization estimates that about a quarter of the world's population drinks contaminated water. Thousands of new born babies die every year, as hospitals don't have clean water in Africa.

According to some surveys, Livestock industry uses lots of water to raise animals for milk and meat. Growing fruits, vegetables , beans and lentils require less water compared to raise chickens , pigs and cows for meat. 168 gallons of water is required to produce one pound of corn, and 108 gallons of water is required to produce  one pound of wheat. 12, 009 gallons of water is required to produce one pound of beef.

March 22 is World Water Day.  One of the most easiest way to conserve water is to thrive on vegan diet(plant-based diet).  Across the world , It is really so easy to thrive on vegan diet with some planning...

Here are some enlightening articles about water.
1. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-water-day-2016-what-happens-when-you-dont-have-clean-water-a6946026.html

2. http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4425&catId=3

3. http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-conservation-tips/




Friday, March 11, 2016

Vegans in Stanford University

Stanford University is awash with smart students. Last year, Stanford University was voted most vegan-friendly college in United States. According to Stanford's website , "Vegetarians and vegans can enjoy a full menu at all Stanford dining halls, including soups, side dishes, salads, and desserts."

Stanford PAW (People for Animal Welfare), is very active organization. Vegan students often distribute - benefits of going vegan booklets to students. They screen enlightening documentaries such as Earthlings, and Forks Over Knives. Stanford PAW is slowly influencing other students to go VEGAN!

Today, I read an interesting article - Much ado about eating meat in , The Stanford Daily.  Bruce Friedrich beautifully explains about the consequences of consuming meat on human beings and environment. Read that interesting article,

http://www.stanforddaily.com/2016/03/07/me-ay-a-rebuttal-on-the-ethics-of-eating-meat/


Friday, March 4, 2016

Vegan Cheese in America

Americans love Cheese. You can find cheese in burgers, soups and salads. Toddlers snack on cheese...

Today, vegans and lactose intolerant people are enjoying wide variety of vegan cheese.  Recently, I read few interesting articles about vegan cheese.

Here are the links for the articles.

http://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/vegan-cheese-coming-to-a-platter-near-you/

http://www.pressherald.com/2015/06/10/vegetarian-kitchen-vegan-cheese-makes-some-say-i-cant-believe-its-not-dairy/

http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2016/01/01/surrender-to-vegan-cheese-in-2016