Leafy Souls' Vegan Blog

For centuries, leather bags have dominated in our the fashion world. But no longer —vegan leather is in, and it’s here to stay. While leather requires the skin of animals, faux and vegan leather offer alternatives that keep us looking good and doing good.

France is known for its cuisine. French cuisine sounds fancy, conjuring up images of anniversary date nights, expense-account feasts, and once-in-a-lifetime trips to Paris. But with the right ingredients, techniques, and dining mentality, you can create amazing French meals on an average weeknight in your very own kitchen.

Veganism is growing. The more news the world sees how we are destroying the planet and the solutions that need to be implemented, the more the world is turning vegan. There are your die-hard environmentalists who easily turned to veganism once given a good reason,

If you’re just thinking about getting into backpacks, chances are you are overwhelmed with the choices. And if you don’t know anything about backpacks, it can be really hard to choose the right one for your needs.

Crochet bags can be as small as a simple clutch for carrying your essentials or as large as a tote bag to carry your groceries. Totes are a great place to start due to their simple structure.

The fur industry has long been a byword for cruelty, killing millions of animals a year in horrific ways in order to profit from their skins. Row upon row of cages stacked on top of each other in foul-smelling sheds

Being vegan in Amsterdam is a delight. There are so many places that offer vegan cuisine, at a friendly price and is ridiculously tasty. Amsterdam itself is not cheap. At a minimum, people will pay around 10 euros for a main dish.

What if one day everybody on earth pulled their forks away from their steaks and turned vegan? Whether for the sake of a healthier lifestyle or alleviate animals from suffering or to fight global warming, everyone has found their own reason to say no to a juicy burger, a fluffy omelette or a cheesy pizza.

The British Dietetic Association sees veganism as being suitable for all ages, yet experts are still in debate as to whether or not veganism is suitable when raising a child. 

Moroccan food is a favorite among many people, yet as travelers and cooks will discover there are not a lot of vegan options available other than a good tangine. But not to worry, just because there is not a large choice of vegan cuisine,

Spain is known for being a meat-eating nation, yet google results show an increase in searches on veganism and vegetarianism. So those of you who love Spanish food, do not fret! We have a few vegan recipes that will keep you happy!

reek food is known for seafood and lamb, but once you go through all the different recipes available in books and restaurants, you will see how much food is actually vegan-friendly.

Ever wondered do vegans live longer than meat-eaters? We tackle this question and more inside. You may be surprised to learn...

Going vegan is a difficult choice. Whether you are trying to avoid animal food products or clothes, society does not make it easy for you to stay away from what attempting vegans see as a different way of living.

Most will find that being in a vegan diet is actually quite cost friendly.  There are a few herbs, spices and other condiments that you will need to add to your pantry, but once that has started,

How many diets include the guideline “eat lots of vegetables and fruits”? Most of them, because plants are good for you and provide vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to keep you healthy. 

Moving into a cruelty-fashion wardrobe is difficult. There are not many brands that do it; if they do, they are not environmentally friendly, and last - if they are environmentally friendly, they have an expensive price tag. 

Going vegan and looking at your wardrobe is frustrating. All you see is death, pollution, confusion and hypocrisy. You want to be an ambassador to the movement, but you also don’t want to throw away that expensive coat,

Many vegans choose the diet purely for its health benefits. Although veganism requires supplements and professional consultation to meet dietary needs, most vegans can get all their nutrients without animal products.

Vegan clothing—it's a hot topic, but what does it even mean? Basically: Vegan clothing enthusiasts don't wear any kind of clothing items that contain leather or animal skin, wool or animal hair, or fur, down, silk, or any other material that comes from or is tested on animals.

For those of you transitioning from meat and dairy to a vegan-friendly diet, there are a few meals out there that are particularly hard to avoid. The English Breakfast is one of them. Usually made with sausages, beans, eggs, black and white pudding, roasted tomato,

Noodles are an important staple in any kitchen and noodle lovers will be happy to hear that as long as there is no egg used - noodles are completely vegan! And there is so much you can do with noodles: Noodle soups, noodle salads, noodles with veggies - you can go oodle for noodles!

Veganism and Asian cuisine are a match made in heaven. Although a lot of pork, chicken and beef are used their dishes, Asians use lots of vegetables, seeds and nuts along with their unique spices to create a mouth-watering dish.

According to Southeast BackPacker Pad Thai is made from rice noodles, stir fried with eggs, tofu, tamarind paste, fish sauce, dried shrimps, garlic, palm sugar and red chili pepper

If the name doesn’t already make you salivate then read one because the ingredients and final result will! This treats are so tasty and perfect for spring and summer. They are fresh, crispy and filling - not to mention they are fun to make and easy to eat.