I’ll often see someone on television, online, or in person asking people to be more eco-friendly. Sometimes they’ll ask people how they go green, and that question usually gets the same responses: “I recycle bottles and cans.” “I drive a hybrid.” “We don’t litter.” “I turn off the lights when I leave a room.” “I use [...]

Global warming. It’s something environmentalists worry about, politicians conveniently forget about and the working class can’t afford to care about. For such a “hot” and pressing issue, why don’t we hear about it more often? And why is veganism (and its huge effect on global warming) out of the picture? Even the casual environmentalist knows [...]

Today we live on a dying planet. The oceans that were once abundant with life are turning dull and quiet. Massive forests that historically spread across continents, provided breathable air and allowed for complex life forms to exist and thrive, are quickly turning to deserts or are being consumed by our insatiable desire to extend [...]

Okay, so you’ve ditched meat and dairy, you’re off honey and you’re diligently reading the info on all of your beauty products. Congratulations! You’re already a conscious consumer. But it’s still important to be aware that many vegan alternatives have cons weaved into all those planet-friendly pros. The bottom line is that not all vegan-friendly [...]

This week on the blog at Vegan Mainstream we are talking about why being vegan is better for the planet, and how to get the biggest eco-pack for your green punch! Some of this week’s highlights: this afternoon look for an article on vegan substitutes – a discussion on how green some major substitutes REALLY [...]

OC Veganista was created for the sole purpose of venting my ideals about animal rights and my adventures while becoming vegan. My love for animals is why I chose this lifestyle; they have brought so much to my life without ever asking for anything back. I have a voice that can be heard, and I [...]

What would a global vegan feast look like? Bryanna Clark Grogan, renowned vegan chef and author of countless cookbooks brings the world together with her latest compilation of recipes, World Vegan Feast: 200 Fabulous Recipes from Over 50 Countries. Vegan Mainstream recently interviewed Bryanna, the woman whom Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D., president of Physicians Committee for Responsible [...]

Finding a vegetarian/vegan soul mate may have been daunting in the past, but the internet has made the world a smaller and friendlier place. Why online dating? You may spend years hoping to find that special person, but with online dating you could be presented with hundreds, if not thousands, of compatible matches in one afternoon. [...]

Unless you’re the star of some hot new Rom-Com with Katherine Heigl and some muscly man with a pronounced jaw-line, meeting someone you really connect with can be difficult. And, if you’re looking around for a vegan mate, you’re probably fed up with trolling the vegan cooking section of Barnes and Noble looking for a [...]

  Everyone deserves some steamy, toe-curling bedroom banter. But with so many animal ingredients lurking, what’s a lusty vegan to do? The following list is a compilation of some of the best cruelty-free lubricants, condoms, toys and props out there, helping you put the passion in compassion. Lubricants and Condoms: Sliquid Sassy- This lush, cushy [...]