Vegan Living

By Susan Palmquist

You’ve already made the switch to a vegetarian diet, but now you’re thinking about saying goodbye to dairy products too. If you’re worried about taking the first step, there are some easy ways to make the transition a smooth and permanent one. (more…)

As the ban on trans fat in New York city (and in our hearts) wages war on what we’ve always known, there are some shockers. Surely NOT the toffuti ice creams and cheese?! But perhaps we’re wrong.

Susie Cagle of SuperVegan has something to say about Tofutti. She reports on the use of Tofutti in some restaurants. (more…)

By Debi Rideout

What is Vitamin B-12 and Why Do We Need It?
Everyone needs to have vitamin B-12 in their diet. It’s a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the vitamin B complex. B-12 primarily comes from animal products and can be found in eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk, and milk products. It helps our metabolism to work, in the formation of red blood cells, and in the maintenance of the central nervous system. The best way to get vitamin B-12 is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid. (more…)

By Susan Palmquist

No, Omega-3 isn’t the name of a new series on the Sci-Fi channel — it’s an essential fatty acid that plays a key role in our overall health. (more…)

Question: Is homeopathy vegan or vegetarian-friendly?

Susy Parker Goins replies: Yes and no. Many homeopathic remedies come from plants and minerals, and those would be non-animal sources. But many remedies do come from animals, including Apis mellifica (honey bee), Lachesis (bushmaster snake venom and Thyroidium (thyroid gland). (more…)