University of Maryland gets with the vegan program

It's pretty awesome to see that some Universities are waking up to the fact that healthy vegan food is in.  The University of Maryland Dining Services will introduce new vegan and vegetarian options this semester to promote healthy eating habits among students.  The new menu will be available by the end of the month (today?). The hope is that, by expanding their vegan options, they will not only encourage vegans but all students to eat healthy. John Gray is the senior executive chef for Dining Services.  He said he found the Sprouts section of the Diner lacking in variety.  “Before my time, our main food supplier dropped a lot of vegan products,” Gray said. “Over the summer, we’ve found a company that stocks all these products.”  And that's good news since it means that there will be more vegan options by the end of the year.  And Gray isn't the [...]

The Truth is, that belt is hot

There's some truth to these stylishly fabulous belts, they are cruelty-free and vegan.  Truth Belts owner, Renia Pruchinick, tells the story of how it all began. "My background was as a technical designer of backpacks and skiwear and luggage...So, I was familiar with all these materials and had never used leather before." Renia Pruchnicki has a degree in fashion design from Ryerson University.  In 2001 she lost her job as a designer.  It was then that Truth Belts was founded.  She enrolled a self-employment program offered by the government and set up shop.  But it didn't come without challenges, "When I first started I didn't have any money and all the sales I made had to be reinvested back into the company," she said.  Indeed, it took her 2 1/2 years before she even made a profit.  But she never thought about quitting.  She took a [...]

Armchairs, Vegans, and Carbon Footprints

"I truly believe that anyone who supports the cruelty and/or death of these animals is either in denial or just chooses to ignore their own unethical behavior." "The animal industries want everyone to believe that vegans want to digress into primitive technology. This simply is not the case. Indeed animal agriculture will keep us in yesterdays inefficient and unhealthy doomed practices." "A very wise gentleman, Pythagoras, had this to say:  'The earth affords a lavish supply of riches, of innocent foods, and offers you banquets that involve no bloodshed or slaughter; only beasts satisfy their hunger with flesh, and not even all of those, because horses, cattle, and sheep live on grass. As long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seeds of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.'" "There is no way of consuming any animal product if you want [...]

Vegan Chic Reveals a Newly Updated, Faster Web Site

Vegan Chic, an online vegan boutique offering 100% vegan footwear, handbags and accessories for men, women and children, has recently revealed a new web site design making shopping more convenient and enjoyable for consumers looking to add fashionable, animal-friendly products to their wardrobe. Vegan Chic is dedicated to providing an extensive line of stylish and practical shoes and accessories that are always 100% cruelty-free guaranteed. Vegan Chic has a mission to help consumers “look fierce without being cruel.” Their core belief is that consumers can be vegan while still being fashionable and glamorous. Vegan Chic has provided excellent, quality products for years and their newly designed site now makes shopping with them even easier and pleasurable. Vegan Chic’s site boasts a cleaner, more modern design for added visual appeal. The site moves faster and the feel is more lightweight, making it easier for consumers to browse and shop for their [...]