In 2015, I was struggling; I was constantly tired, achy, foggy and moody. After months of doctors’ appointments, tests and dead-ends, I was finally diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. Coeliac Disease was an auto-immune condition that was lying dormant in my body. But I was told it had come to the surface because of excessive stress. …
February is a sign of a few things like Valentine’s Day or the closing month of summer. But one thing that stands out from the bunch is that February means deep-diving in to the vegan way of thinking. Well, that’s what the news is signalling to me, anyway. There is still an abundance of vegan …
Well, the results are in. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, reported by Traveller, data from the annual Worldwide Cost of Living index tells a compelling story about the most expensive cities in live in worldwide. My beloved home city, Melbourne, is one of them. This is not a surprise, really, especially because it ranks …
14 Ideas for Living a Cheap Vegan Life in Melbourne Read More »
When I turned vegan back in 2012, I had to reshape my kitchen must-haves into to vegan staples. Once the meat, dairy and eggs were removed, I needed to re-stock the shelves with those vegan must-haves so I could continue to cook effectively and healthily. It was really easy, and not as daunting as it …
It’s Easy Being Green: My Vegan Kitchen Must-Haves Read More »
A new year means new beginnings, new goals to achieve and new adventures to experience. When I first went vegan, it wasn’t an immediate thing. I decided to go vegan mid-way through 2012, and it took me a good six months before I removed all animal products from my diet. I initially cut out meat …
As you may know, I’ve been vegan since late 2012. Since then, I’ve noticed a division among vegans. There is an expectation among vegans that to be vegan you must be a ‘perfect’ vegan. What if I told you that the perfect vegan doesn’t exist? I’ve given this a lot of thought since 2012, and …
The Perfect Vegan Doesn’t Exist. A Conscious One Does. Read More »
Veganism is experiencing a bumper year in 2020. In the last couple of years, veganism has sky-rocketed in popularity. As an example, the global vegan food market was worth $12.7 billion two years ago and is predicted to reach $24.06 billion by 2025. This shows that vegans are benefitting greatly by the plethora of vegan …
Now is the Time to Go OhSo Vegan: An Interview with Cristina Santos Read More »
“Inspiration is found everywhere, but it does help when you are only ten minutes away from the beach!” Founder of A Bit Hippy, Craig Jones, is inspired by the nature around him. His vegan skincare range gathers natural ingredients to create vegan skincare, deodorants, shampoos, conditioners and soaps for those seeking a vegan, cruelty-free alternative …
A Bit Hippy: Nurturing Personal Care with Nature Read More »
Vegan markets are sprouting up all over Australia and there are a plethora of vegan businesses vying for stall-space. Currently, people choosing a vegan lifestyle is accelerating at an unprecedented rate and you’d think that there are many who would be flocking to vegan markets regularly. Community is at the forefront of the vegan lifestyle. …
