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The views expressed by our bloggers are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.

Friday, 24 March, 2017

Tips on being the best vegan athlete you can be

Trent Cannon, vegan marathon runner, has some simple tips and recipes that will take you through breakfast, lunch and...(Read more)

Friday, 17 March, 2017

The birth of Gentle Barn, vegan animal sanctuary

Ellie Laks dreamed of owning an animal sanctuary from when she was seven years old. This is her story of...(Read more)

Friday, 10 March, 2017

A vegan voice in parliament

Tom Kuehnel interviews Kerry McCarthy, vegan Labour MP at the House of Commons, on her road to veganism and how...(Read more)

Wednesday, 8 March, 2017

Dame Kathleen Lonsdale: the vegan

This International Women's Day Dr Camilla Mørk Røstvik explores the life of one of science's most famous women, revealing her...(Read more)

Friday, 3 March, 2017

10 reasons to join The Vegan Society

Supporter Services Officer Andy Davidson gives you ten reasons why you should join The Vegan Society, including saving money,...(Read more)

Tuesday, 28 February, 2017

How to make the best vegan pancakes

Sarah Cook gives her tips on creating the best vegan pancakes, from classic to crepes, American to gluten free....(Read more)

Friday, 24 February, 2017

Zoos: the great education and conservation myth

Andy Davidson lists the hard-hitting facts, revealing what zoos really spend their money on, and how you’re better off spending...(Read more)

Monday, 20 February, 2017

Tom Regan, philosopher and animal rights pioneer, 1938-2017

On 17 February 2017 Tom Regan died at the age of 78 after a short battle with pneumonia. Here, we...(Read more)

Friday, 17 February, 2017

Our favourite vegan-friendly books

Elena Orde and Ali Ryland pick their top 7 vegan-friendly books that demonstrate a subtle vegan message.(Read more)

Friday, 10 February, 2017

The first vegan to summit Everest

Kuntal Joisher was on top of the world when he became the first vegan to summit Everest in May last...(Read more)

Friday, 3 February, 2017

Vegan investments, savings and pensions

Lee Coates, director of Ethical Investments, looks at the different ways a vegan lifestyle can be paired with vegan...(Read more)

Friday, 27 January, 2017

Gluten-free vegan living

Rosie Martin details her experience both as a coeliac and a vegan, providing a meal plan and top tips...(Read more)

Friday, 20 January, 2017

Veggie versus meat diets for cats and dogs: nutritional considerations

Dr Andrew Knight and Dr Madelaine Leitsberger provide a balanced view of the issues with vegan and meat-based foods for...(Read more)

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Friday, 13 January, 2017

Food tips for vegan teens

Dietitian Heather Russell gives her top food tips for vegan 11-18 year olds, whose dietary requirements differ from children...(Read more)

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Friday, 6 January, 2017

The Vegan Society year in review: 2016

2016 was a rollercoaster ride for many, but a great leap forward for veganism and The Vegan Society as...(Read more)

Friday, 23 December, 2016

Time to rethink the turkey: what Christmas really costs us

Tom Kuehnel looks at our obsession with eating turkeys, what the overwhelming numbers are truly costing us, and how we...(Read more)

Friday, 9 December, 2016

Vegan gift guide for the holidays

Abigail Stevens runs through the best gifts of the season.(Read more)

Friday, 2 December, 2016

A day in the life of the Hunt Investigation Team

Jenny from the Hunt Investigation Team talks about the important work their vegan campaigners do to save local wildlife....(Read more)

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

Livestock’s Long Shadow – ten years on

Elena Orde writes on the anniversary of the UN's report 'Livestock's Long Shadow' about what, if anything, has changed since...(Read more)

Thursday, 24 November, 2016

Henrietta the turkey's story

Founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary Kathy Stevens tells the tale of Henrietta the turkey, and how she and other...(Read more)

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