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167kg food addict describes how going vegan transformed her life

“I knew to even have a future, I had to change.” A 34-year-old, obese, Australian woman has shed 82 kilos on a vegan diet after binge eating and a fast-food addition made her tip the scales at 167kg and reach a size 26 in clothing. Kirsty Young, from Geelong, Victoria, has also reversed her weight …

Vegan dating app hits 200,000-user milestone

“As more people go vegan and vegetarian, we want to make sure they can find love along the way with likeminded people.” Veggly, the top dating app for vegans and vegetarians, now has more than 200,000 members in over 181 countries. Within a year, membership on the app, which is extremely popular among adults in …

Newly launched Veggie Challenge App to help you go plant-based with meal plans, tips, recipes and more

‘The ProVeg Veggie Challenge App makes it easier than ever to try a more plant-based diet,’ says the organization. ProVeg has launched an app to help more people transition to a plant based lifestyle. A leading international food awareness organization-ProVeg, states that  there has ‘never been a better time to explore your food choices’ especially …

Vancouver to host an all vegan outdoor market this summer

All sorts of plant-based foods and products will be up for sale at this summer’s Vegan Farmers’ Market in Vancouver. Vancouver is gearing to launch the city’s first Vegan Farmers Market on 27 June at Vancouver’s Concord Community Park. The event will operate right through summer for eight full Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 …

28 Best Vegan Cruelty Free Perfumes

Perfume has the power to transport you. A favourite scent can remind you of many things – conjuring up the bliss of a relaxing holiday, the comfort of home or even a butterfly-filled first date. There are so many wonderful scents to choose from, no matter if you prefer musky notes, floral hints or fruity …

15 of the best cruelty-free vegan concealers

We’ve all had those days when some well-placed concealer is a life-saver. Maybe you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, or maybe you’re having a breakout. Luckily there are loads of cruelty-free brands who’ve come to the rescue with a selection of vegan concealers, for when you need that helping hand. With the right …

25 Hilarious vegan memes that provide valuable emotional support

Being vegan can be a serious business. We passionately believe in the protection of animals, the environment and our own personal health. Though it’s totally worth it, this can be hard-going, particularly when ignorant meat-eaters start grinding your gears. But if we take all the stupid questions with a pinch of salt, and have a …

The 3 most disgusting non-vegan Christmas foods (and what to eat instead)

In our largely secular society, Christmas has pivoted from a solemn remembrance of the birth of a 2000 year old baby to an excuse for acceptable gluttony. Christmas (and to a lesser extent, its weird American cousin “Thanks Giving”) is the time of year when we get together with our loved ones to perform group …

World’s largest vegan festival, Vegan Camp-Out, announces fifth year

Tickets are available now for the fifth year of UK vegan festival, Vegan Camp-Out. UPDATE: On Friday 29th November, festival organisers announced that due to the controversy surrounding her, Rachel Riley is no longer on the lineup of Vegan Camp Out. The event, which promotes itself as the world’s largest vegan camping festival, features music, …

100+ vegans share their stories to prove #AnyoneCanGoVegan

The wonderful vegan community is filled with individuals from all different kinds of backgrounds and lifestyles, each with their own unique story and path to veganism. At Totally Vegan Buzz we felt it was about time to celebrate how far we’ve come and prove to the world that #AnyoneCanGoVegan! From ex-butchers and hardcore carnivores to …

These 6 Compassionate ‘Game Of Thrones’ Stars Are Vegans And Animal Rights Activists

Game of Thrones had viewers around the world well and truly under its spell for the spectacular final season this year. The show, based on George R. R. Martin’s novels, has gripped audiences with its endless plot twists, complex characters, nudity, gore and violence. But despite the show’s abundance of unsavoury characters, the cast is …

Gallery: 25 weird and wonderful vegan tattoos

Dedicated vegans have shared inspiring tattoos which spread the message of compassion towards animals on social media. The collection began after @soul_eubanks posted on Twitter as he contemplated which vegan tattoo to get for himself, and asked followers for advice. The activist posted: “I’m thinking of getting a vegan tattoo that says “Until Every Cage …