by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Amsterdam is like a fairy tale city- cobblestone streets, bridges that arch over the gentle canals bustling with a never ending stream of passenger boats, and row upon rows of canal houses, straight out of Hans Christian Andersen’s imagination.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Vegan can be taboo in some contexts. Conversations about it often create conflict and contort meanings. A lot of people argue about what veganism is when it isn’t really that important.
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by Olympias Moran
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,
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by Olympias Moran
When you go vegan, you change so much of your consumer lifestyle. You have to save up your money and wait to find that perfect item or bit of food that you can’t live without - hopefully manufactured animal and eco-friendly.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Every once in a while, we all feel the need for a change in our homes but we don’t feel like spending too much money so we search for more affordable solutions. For example, we start moving the furniture around to change the ambiance or we hang a new picture on the wall.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Buying bathing gear that is made from recycled plastics was once a good idea. But then microplastics came to our awareness. Recycled plastic in the water is no longer a viable option for those who want to be eco-friendly.
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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
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by Olympias Moran
What better way to source out your vegan-friendly fashion than from bloggers who live and breathe the topic. These influences do the research and suggest different brands to buy from.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Calcium is so important for our body. It is our source for strong bones and generally sources through cow’s milk. But luckily, there are so many other ways we can get this imperative vitamin into our bodies.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Are you trying to keep a healthy weight? There are many things that help weight maintenance besides a fad diet and exercising once in a while. It needs proper planning and a lot of determination.
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by Olympias Moran
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. Read More
by Olympias Moran
Sardinian food is delicious. A blue zone in the Mediterranean, these islanders eat locally-produced food that is full of flavour. A lot more known for meat-based dishes, there are however a few gems that vegans can add to their recipe collection.
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by Olympias Moran
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,
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by Olympias Moran
If you’re a travelling vegan you know how hard it can be to find a meal that doesn’t involve animal products and isn’t a bowl of fries. Besides the language barrier in some countries,
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by Olympias Moran
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! Read More
by Olympias Moran
This recipe is inspired by the traditional Irish Barmbrack or tea loaf. It’s soft, dense and moist, and tasty! And, it’s made from pumpkin – and therefore Halloween themed in my opinion!
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Sara Phillipps 1 Comment
Even though it's laden with controversy nowadays, did you know that ancient humans may have survived on plant-based diets? You may be surprised to learn...
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by Sara Phillipps
Ever wondered do vegans live longer than meat-eaters? We tackle this question and more inside. You may be surprised to learn...
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Changing to a vegan diet takes a lot of conviction. Vegans are very much surrounded by pressure. People make jokes, judge and do not support your movement. And once you get over the social hurdle, you need to continue to keep yourself motivated
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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.
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Veganism, once considered a following by only a few, has now taken over the world. As consumers become more concerned about sustainable living, they are increasingly conscious of the ingredients and production methods
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by Olympias Moran
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,
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by Olympias Moran
Buying shoes can be a difficult endeavor. It is not just about keeping the leather clean on your gladiator sandals. If your feet are so important and we need to know the purpose of the shoes and the correct fit in order to avoid problems
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Veganism is both the practice of not consuming animal products, particularly in their diet but now also in fashion, and an associated philosophy that rejects using animals in the manufacturing process.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Veganism is turning into a general movement of cruelty-free products. And the fashion industry is listening. Faux-leather products are on the rise with designers finding alternative ways to avoid the manufacturing process of leather
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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,
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by Olympias Moran
Much of the world is trending towards plant-based eating — and this global shift could be here to stay. Millennials are central drivers of this worldwide shift away from consuming animal products.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
The rapid growth of the vegan food movement is starting to drive demand for vegan furniture, fashion and homeware. Designers working to make cruelty-free products mainstream say an industry-wide shift is being led by consumers.
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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.
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by Olympias Moran
At Leafy Souls, we intend to help vegan consumers by supplying them with fashionable, cruelty-free made clothing. Veganism means that you - as a consumer - stay clear away from animal products. Most of us know that veganism includes no meat and no dairy consumption.
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by Olympias Moran
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,
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by Olympias Moran
The taste of India is like no other. Filled with spices and bursts of flavor, this style of cooking can easily be turned into vegan dishes. India is well known for having one of the largest populations of vegetarians in the world,
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by Olympias Moran
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!
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by Olympias Moran
It’s summertime and we are ready to make loads of salads! Vegan salads are really easy to make once your kitchen has been filled up with all the ingredients. Salads are quick to do, great to prepare in large batches
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
Soups are the perfect comfort food. It’s liquid base makes it easy to eat, it’s creamy texture is moreish. Not to mention that it is full of nutrients. It has a good balance of protein, fat, carbs (if you include the right vegetables or bread), as well as minerals and vitamins that our bodies need to power on through the day.
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by Olympias Moran
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
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Pastas are great dishes for vegans. They are easy to make, they use few ingredients that are full of flavor and and the recipes are endless. Pasta recipes can vary so much that you can eat two or three different dinners without getting bored.
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by Olympias Moran
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.
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by Olympias Moran
The season has changed and with it, we need a whole new set of attire and handbags to match with them. And this time, we are going from DIY Jean bags to catwalk worthy investments. This season we see corporate classic flap black, patterns on pouches and eco- friendly canvas shoulder bag Read More