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Living Sustainably in a World of Consumerism

We’re already at the height of global warming and natural disasters. By the start of the new decade, it showed its first response with the evident casualties that such calamities have caused millions of people. We have also witnessed the gore and inhumane activities that were kept secret by certain countries that caused the widespread SARS-like virus that infected millions. The alarming response of mother earth is pleading us to change our habits and replace it with a mindset that’s bound to sustain nature’s resources for the generations to come. How You Can Begin Living a Sustainable Life  Eat Live Food Incorporating healthy habits such as a plant-based diet isn’t only contributing to global impact but is also changing your body, mind, and soul. Opting for plant-based, vegetarian, or vegan cuisine can simply make your body look physically younger, your mind clear of unblocked creative energies, and your soul recharged with good exuberance. Consume more live food (such as g...

Culinary Cruise: The Perfect Blend of Food & Culture

If you’re fond of traveling during your trips and vacations, you are probably fond of culture and food yourself. But what if you have some dietary restrictions that might be a bit problematic when it comes to tasting some of the exquisite cuisines a certain culture offers? This is especially troublesome for some vegan travelers. But what if you can actually have both culture and food, without having to sacrifice one or the other? Cue the entrance of culinary cruises where you can actually have the best of both worlds. Specialty culinary cruises have been making the rounds. Vegan Culinary River Cruises ,  a culinary cruise specializes in providing opulent vegan gastronomy and in-depth guided tours. Rhone River Cruise, vegan-style! This cruise encourages vegans and non-vegans to enjoy great vegan food while learning about news ways in preparing delicious vegan dishes. Vegan culinary cruises give an unforgettable river cruise experience to attendees who want to celebrate and...

High-Protein Veggies For Vegans

One of the biggest misconceptions for non-vegans about vegans is that vegan cuisine does not have any reliable sources of proteins. So, here’s an article to debunk the wrong idea. There are so many protein-rich sources other than meat! Here are four of them: Peas These small green delights are usually found as sides or appetizers, but actually, peas are one of the greatest sources of protein in the plant kingdom. Although little in size, there are countless ways that you can utilize peas. For brunch, you can try the energizing Peas on Toast with Mint and Radishes by checking the recipe here . Lisa Lott’s Peas With Shallots, Mushrooms, and Tarragon will be a good addition to your healthy vegan dinner. Spinach Popeye the Sailorman’s fascination with spinach does not stop on the cartoons, spinach is really a great vegan superfood. Spinach is a known source of protein for vegans, thus people have been creating tasty and healthy meals around it. Check out Meda Swaminath...

Vegan Winter Comfort Food

Frozen’s heroine Elsa may have sung that the cold never bothered her anyway, but actually, winters are sometimes very unbearable. An open fire or fluffy mittens help but the body part that we usually need to keep warm is our stomachs. For non-vegans, soup and coffee are staples during wintertime, but how about vegans? Here are great vegan comfort food that you can enjoy this winter or any cold day of your life. Easy Vegetarian Pho Photo Credit: loveandlemons.com/easy-vegetarian-pho/ Make your cold winters more bearable with a vegan take on the indisputably most famous Vietnamese export to the world. To prepare this at your home on a freezing winter evening, you just have to prepare spices, shiitakes & bok choy for this vegan and gluten-free delight. Just follow this recipe by Love and Lemons and you will surely have a lovely night. You can also enjoy a taste of more Vietnamese delights if you attend the vivacious LGBT vegan cruise on Mekong River . Vegan Sweet Pota...

3 Easy Vegan Snacks You Should Try

Tired of the usual ‘fruit-and-almond milk’ combo? When there’s nothing else on the ‘mental menu’ you have according to the vegan snacks you know how to make, it’s easier to pick something less nutritious (like oreo. It’s vegan anyway, right?). To break that habit, it’s time to relearn new recipes. Below are our favorite vegan snacks for the month:  Turmeric Snack Bites Turmeric and chocolate? Yes, it’s possible. In a food processor, add in 70 grams walnuts, 70 grams unsweetened desiccated/shredded coconut, about 8 pitted medjool dates, roughly chopped, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder and a teaspoon of ground turmeric to instantly turn this sweet delight into an anti-inflammatory snack. Don’t worry, with the quantity of cocoa in it, we guarantee you’ll only be tasting chocolate. Photo Credit: asaucykitchen.com/turmeric-snack-bites/ Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas These aren’t just easy to make - they are also good snack ...

The Art of Eating: 3 Ways to Eat Tomato

It’s that time of the year to reap the efforts you did this year to maintain your kitchen garden. There are a lot of ways to make use of tomato (aside from using it to make pizza or pasta sauce). Among others, tomato is considered to be a staple ingredient in many vegan dishes. Tomato is also rich in vitamin C and lycopene. So how do you really maximize the use of this versatile vegetable? Sundried Tomatoes Sundried tomatoes can go great in a Pomodoro pasta recipe or salads that are famous in vegan culinary cruises . Although these take a little time to make, it’s really easy to set them up. Slice a handful of tomatoes or a quantity of your choice (preferably an amount enough to fit in available jars at home). You may opt to dry it under a full-sun for a few days or bake them in the oven for as long as 4 hours. After drying them, store them in a jar, fill half of the jar with olive oil and add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Sundried tomatoes can be kept for as long as 6 mon...

How Do Vegan LGBT Cruises Create Safe Spaces

Do you dream of a getaway where discrimination and exclusion are never tolerated? How about a vacation that caters to your niche and specific needs? If you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and happened to be a vegan, there are vegan LGBT cruises such as Vegan Culinary Cruises , onboard to Mekong River that allows you to explore the most beautiful destinations around the world, from Asia to Europe, without compromising your lifestyle. Right now, the importance given to inclusive travel is gaining traction among travel industries. It’s concept is simply defined by providing an environment where everyone - regardless of gender, race, demographic, and special needs - are humanely and properly accommodated. This is where the concept of an LGBT cruise was grounded by ensuring comfort, safety, and security of the members of the said community. Since we have established the presence of cruises that cater to your specific demands, let us explore further how inclusive travel has g...