Many of us have felt extremely saddened and powerless by the animal cruelty you see in Petra. Indifference is one of the main challenges you encounter as well as the rampant abuse of donkeys, camels and horses.
In this week’s blog post, I share my recent experience with Petra’s working animals and seven ways you can help them today.
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Are you looking for ways to eat healthier during the COVID-19 quarantine? What are your go-to snacks? In this week’s article I share 10 Vegan [ Healthy ] Snack Ideas for Teleworking to help you stay nourished and satiated (and avoid gravitating towards those processed foods that look so tempting).
What I like about these is that they’re all homemade and that you probably have most (if not all) of the ingredients in your pantry!
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Photo by Olena Sergienko on Unsplash
Not knowing when we will gain a sense of normality again brings some challenges, one of them being cooking. Luckily, being prepared with nutritious pantry staples, whether canned and dry, will help us stay healthy and nourished.
These 10 Protein-Rich Essentials for Every Vegan Pantry + 30 Meal Ideas will make grocery shopping and food prep easier for you in the following days. Enjoy!
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Going through situations in which my movement was restricted helped me understand that, although it is important to be informed and prepared, it is also necessary to protect my mental health by keeping a distance from the constant flow of news. Doing something that my mind and my body enjoy helped me cope much better.
In this week’s blog I talk about 5 enjoyable things we can do when we need to stay indoors. All are easy and don’t require much more than our time and creativity.
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This image was taken during my recent visit to Al Maida estate in Khreim, Jordan. Image © Diana - The Elephant Soul
As a vegan, I am a big consumer of this staple, so like with everything else, it is important to me making sure I only use natural and good quality products whenever possible. This is why in this week’s blog post I will talk about the benefits of using extra virgin olive oil, also known as EVOO, and 5 reasons why EVOO should be in every vegan’s pantry.
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We enjoyed this typical Arabic breakfast at Beit Al Fannan, “The House of the Artist” in Pella, Jordan. It consisted of foul (fava beans), galayet bandora (tomato stew), bread, olives and jams. © Diana - The Elephant Soul
Are you thinking about becoming vegan in 2020? If you’re interested in trying this lifestyle but would like an honest perspective before doing it, then this is the article for you.
The last time I had meat was December 2011. However, it would take me many years till I became vegan. This is why in this week’s blog post I talk about the everyday practical challenges I’ve faced throughout my journey and the wonderful opportunities I have found along the way. Join me!
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Knowing the facts about what renowned beauty brands do to animals behind the scenes was important to me, but it left me with a void for a while as I didn’t know what products I should use instead. It was then that by talking with friends and doing research that I came across simple solutions made with only one ingredient!
In this week’s blog post I will talk about three different one-ingredient, chemical-free solutions that help keep my skin and hair moisturized and healthy. Ready? Let’s dive in.
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My 10 cruelty-free [ + vegan ] everyday toiletries list will save you time and will help you buy more ethically-sourced everyday products which are both cruelty-free and vegan. From the time you wake up in the morning till the evening when you remove your make up and start getting ready for bed, your daily beauty routine is covered in this week’s blog post.
And if you’re like me, you might be also wondering what the difference is between cruelty free and vegan. Aren’t they the same? That’s what I thought, but I was wrong. I explain this as well in this article.
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You know the reasons why you want to become vegan. You have the motivation. You’re listening to the voice in your heart. But how do you get from there to a place where you’re putting yummy wholesome food on the table?
In this week’s blog post, I share my top 5 vegan cooks and some of their best food creations that I have prepared and enjoyed over the years. Some are gluten-free and soy-free and all will surely delight vegans and omnivores alike.
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The idea of forgoing all animal products for a month seems doable and even enticing, considering how much meat people eat during the holidays. In this week’s blog we’ll go over Veganuary; some of the reasons why omnivores are up for the challenge and how to make this 2020 Vegan January fulfilling.
P.S. Some of the facts I read to prepare for this article blew my mind, so take a seat and grab a cup of tea.
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