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Former alcoholic says veganism helped him revive from the brink of death

Former alcoholic turned vegan blogger Aaron Calder recounts how ditching booze and adopting a vegan lifestyle has helped him heal his damaged liver, kidneys and other functional organs. Brighton based Aaron Calder was almost dead back in 2012 when his body gave in after “years of binge drinking, bad diet, lack of sleep & not …

Lewis Hamilton says vegan diet has improved his performance, energy levels and gut health

According to vegan Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton veganism has a multitude of benefits that non-vegans are missing out on. The 35-year-old F1 driver, who turned vegan in 2017 to help the environment and save the animals said going meat and dairy-free has had a dramatic influence on his performance, energy levels and the overall …

Colgate launches two vegan toothpastes in recyclable tubes

Oral care brand Colgate has launched two toothpastes made with animal free ingredients and packed in recyclable tubes.  One of the world’s popular dental care brands, Colgate, has introduced its vegan-certified toothpaste line Smile for Good that features two cruelty-free toothpaste products in recyclable tubes and cardboard packaging. The toothpaste priced at £4.99 is available …

Vegan mother gives inspiring interview after poll finds 79% think babies shouldn’t be vegan

A vegan mother has given an incredibly composed response to a live interrogation about her choice to bring up her child on a plant-based diet. Good Morning Britain featured an interview with Jess Pourasghar following a poll which found that 79% of viewers believe a baby should not be raised on a vegan diet. Host …

Doctors turn village vegan and see drastic health benefits

Two doctors have dramatically improved the health of a small village in Canada after convincing the community to take up a vegan diet. Dr. Arjun Rayapudi and his partner Dr. Shobha Rayapudi have been holding workshops in the small village of Burin to showcase the health benefits of plant-based eating. They moved to the town …

Scientists want meat-eaters to pay a whopping 80 PERCENT TAX on bacon, sausages and burgers

Scientists have recommended governments across the globe impose a meat tax to save thousands of lives and huge amounts in healthcare expenditure. The research from the University of Oxford, which was published in health journal PLOS, concluded a meat tax on pork, beef and lamb would save the UK alone £734m in healthcare and 6,000 …

Simon Cowell continues to get fitter and leaner on vegan diet

Simon Cowell has transformed his health after ditching animal products and following a clean lifestyle. The X Factor star is reaping full benefits of a plant-based diet, which he switched to in April ahead of his 60th birthday last year. The elitist TV judge has shed more than 20Ibs in weight and feels energetic, more …

63-year-old vegan fitness athlete busts myths about vegans being ‘pale, weak and skinny’

A vegan strength athlete has proved with his fitness levels that eating purely plant food offers “lasting and quite spectacular physical results.” John Machin, 63, has been a lifelong vegan but was informed as a young child that he had less chances of surviving because of his dietary choices. However, in his seventh decade of …

Rock star Bryan Adams credits veganism for his youthful countenance

Canadian singer Bryan Adams has been a vegan since 1989 and believes this has led him to look young even at 60.   Bryan Adams admits that eating a plant-based diet has kept him healthy and is possibly the reason behind why his locks have not yet greyed.  In an interview with The Mirror, he said: …

48-year-old model looks and feels better than she did in her 20s after going vegan for 15 years

A youthful 48-year-old has credited veganism for her health, and ageless, wrinkle free looks. Victoria Featherstone Pearce, a model and charity worker from East London is 48 years old but people often mistake her to be in her late twenties. She has attributed her youthful countenance to her clean vegan diet, cruelty-free skincare routine, and …

Pig virus crisis increases demand for plant-based ‘meats’ in China

The African Swine Fever crisis in China has spurred demand for plant-based meat products in the world’s second largest economy. China is one of the biggest consumers and producers of pork, However, the African swine fever (ASF) ravaging China’s pig herds has also led to a drastic shortage of the country’s meat staple and a …

Danielle Fishel launches vegan and cruelty-free hair care line

Actor Danielle Fishel has launched a new vegan hair care line named Be Free. Danielle Fishel -the sassy Topanga Lawrence of the 90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” that held the world in awe with her long voluminous tresses is back, only this time she is here to launch her collection of hair products loaded with …