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10 Vegan [ Healthy ] Snack Ideas for Teleworking

Diana April 6, 2020

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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In Vegan Diet, Quarantine, COVID-19 Tags COVID-19, Vegan Staples, Vegan Snacks, Homemade
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Photo by Olena Sergienko on Unsplash

Photo by Olena Sergienko on Unsplash

10 Protein-Rich Essentials for Every Vegan Pantry + 30 Meal Ideas

Diana March 31, 2020

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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In Vegan Lifestyle, COVID-19, Quarantine Tags Vegan Staples, Vegan 2020, COVID-19, Vegan Blog
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This image was taken during my recent visit to Al Maida estate in Khreim, Jordan. Image © Diana - The Elephant Soul

This image was taken during my recent visit to Al Maida estate in Khreim, Jordan. Image © Diana - The Elephant Soul

5 Reasons Why EVOO Should be in Every Vegan's Pantry

Diana March 10, 2020

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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In Vegan Diet Tags EVOO, Vegan Staples, Healthy Vegan Lifestyle
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My One-Ingredient Solutions for Hair & Skin [ Vegan + Cruelty-Free ]

Diana February 18, 2020

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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In Vegan Products Tags Natural beauty products, Vegan Staples, Vegan toiletries, Cruelty-Free Living, Jojoba oil, Coconut oil, Almond oil
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My 10 Cruelty-Free [ + Vegan ] Everyday Toiletries

Diana February 3, 2020

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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In Animal Welfare Tags Cruelty-Free Living, Vegan Staples, Vegan Blog, Veganuary for beginners, Vegan toiletries, Cruelty-free products, Vegan 2020
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Photo by Kevin McCutcheon on Unsplash

Going Vegan while Living Overseas: The Challenges and Opportunities you Find when You Live Away from Home

Diana June 3, 2019

Are you considering going vegan? What are your major obstacles? In my case, fear was the main obstacle. I didn't want to be left out of social activities nor to have people confront me for my decisions, and quite frankly, I didn’t want to stop eating yummy desserts. 

Two and a half years ago I became while living in Nepal. Now in Jordan, I still encounter multiple challenges, but there has not been a day in which I’ve regretted making that decision. It is so exciting, so right and delicious!

Here are 5 challenges and opportunities I have found so far, plus a ton of resources for you to read, watch and try!

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Tags Vegan Travel, Lifestyle Blog, Veganism, Expat Blog, Vegan Overseas, Cruelty-Free Living, Ethnic Food, Nepali Food, Vegan Staples, Going Vegan, Expat Living

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