Talking to Young People About Veganism
Talking to Young People About Veganism Animal Aid runs a very successful School Speaker programme that consists of volunteers who go to schools and talk to students about veganism and animal rights...
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A Guide to Vegan Baking By Aaron Calder. Fundraising Officer. Vegan baking is easy by making a few swaps that often use healthier ingredients. When I baked my first sponge cake it was a bit of a...
View ArticleMyth Busters
Myth Busters There are many common myths and misconceptions that you’ll hear about being vegan. Let’s debunk a couple of them. Myth 1. Being veganism is expensive Myth 2. Animals are farmed and...
View ArticleIt’s never too late to go vegan!
It’s never too late to go vegan! Some people may think that they are ‘too old’ to change their diet or lifestyle, but that needn’t be the case. Last year we spoke to three vegans who are in their 70s...
View ArticleA guide to plant milks
A Guide to Plant Milks As you start exploring vegan food, you’ll no doubt be aware of the multitude of plant milks that are now available. Back in my day, it was sweetened or unsweetened soya milk and...
View ArticleUndercover Investigations
Undercover Investigations Undercover investigations are a vital part of Animal Aid’s work. They help expose the reality of industrial farming and slaughter, which in turns helps people make changes...
View ArticleIs Palm Oil Vegan?
Is Palm Oil Vegan? Palm oil is a contentious subject and many people believe that the consumption of palm oil is not in line with the ethos of veganism, so I hope to address some of these issues....
View ArticleLet’s Talk Fish
Let’s Talk Fish Even now, I am asked if being vegan means that I still eat fish. Some people don’t even class fish as animals. But fish are wonderful creatures! Fish are amazing animals. They are...
View ArticleBeyond Plant-based Eating
Beyond Plant-based Eating Veganism by definition goes beyond just eating plant-based foods and extends to avoiding other products and activities that cause cruelty to and/or exploitation of animals...
View ArticleAnimal Sanctuaries
Animal Sanctuaries Animal sanctuaries are my favourite places on Earth; as the name suggests, they are places which offer sanctuary to animals. These places are lifelines to animals who would...
View ArticleVegan Breakfast Ideas
Vegan Breakfast Ideas You may have already established a couple of staple meals that you eat often. Here’s a few more ideas. PorridgeA bowl of porridge is the perfect way to start the day; oats are a...
View ArticleVegan Lunch Ideas
Vegan Lunch Ideas We’ve covered breakfast in a previous blog, so let’s do lunch! SandwichesMost store-bought breads are vegan, if you are buying from a bakery, just check that they haven’t used egg or...
View ArticleVegan Options in Mainstream Restaurants
Vegan Options in Mainstream Restaurants Many restaurant chains have embraced veganism, with vegan options now common place on restaurant chain menus with some even having completely vegan menus....
View ArticleVegan Dinner Ideas
Vegan Dinner Ideas It’s dinner time – what are you having? Stir-fryStir-fry is such an easy meal to make! It’s great for when you have a bunch of veggies left over in your fridge that need using up....
View ArticleVegan Networking
Vegan Networking One thing that is often a struggle or a barrier for new vegans is the lack of support or other vegans around them. Luckily there are now ways in which you can meet other like-minded...
View ArticleIs Veganism Healthy?
Is Veganism Healthy? Throughout the month, these blogs have covered various aspects of veganism, so to round this off, let’s talk about veganism and health. As you may have seen, one of the first...
View ArticleSupporting Animal Aid
How to Support Animal Aid As the Summer Vegan Pledge comes to a close, I just wanted to tell you a little bit more about Animal Aid. You may not be aware of Animal Aid’s work outside of the Summer...
View ArticleThank You for Participating in the Summer Vegan Pledge 2021
Thank You for Participating in The Summer Vegan Pledge 2021! Congratulations on completing the Summer Vegan Pledge! Hundreds of people signed up to take part in this year’s Summer Vegan Pledge. I hope...
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