Just 20 years ago, being vegan meant only eating a salad… But now it’s 2020. Technology and the earth are growing at such a rapid pace. And so is veganism. Plant-based companies are popping up and growing like sunflowers. Have you seen Beyond Meats stock price? It grew 500% in 2019, its debut year! Salad and grass aren’t the only things vegans can choose at restaurants. Now we have plant-based burgers, chicken, sausage, cheese, and

When it comes to gaining weight, especially muscle mass, people like to overcomplicate the process. Truth is, it’s really not as difficult as it seems. It just takes hard work and time. Unfortunately, whenever something requires both work and time, people try to look for a shortcut or some secret pill to help them quickly reach their goals. Many people waste so much time looking for a shortcut that they’ll never find! Instead, they could

If you don’t already know, your fitness goals will depend largely on how you diet and focus on nutrition. If you eat like crap, more likely than not, you will look like crap… But if you consume high quality, organic, whole foods, you’ll look and feel great! One of the best ways to help you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals is by drinking a protein shake filled with a multitude of nutritious ingredients! The

While the terms ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ might be looked at as the same thing, the truth is that they can differ. Many people will claim “I’m following a plant-based diet” or “I’m vegan.” And while you can argue both are along the same lines of ‘going green’ there are some slight differences. Let’s take a look at these differences and find a true definition and meaning of the terms plant-based and vegan.   Plant-Based Is

There are a whole lot of plant-based and vegan friendly supplements out there on the market, many of which will promise to build you muscle in no time. Truth is, supplements don’t really help you build a crazy amount of muscle. Most people are just looking for the easy way out, the shortcut, or the path of least resistance. But there’s nothing out there that will have you magically pack on 30 pounds of lean

If you want to get stronger or put on more muscle mass, lifting weights is only half the battle. Truth is, you don’t build muscle when you lift weights. What builds the muscle is the rest and recovery following your weight training. That means eating the proper foods, getting enough sleep, and optimizing your recovery to the best of your ability. If you don’t take your recovery seriously, your body will have a much harder

Vegans Do Not Get Enough Protein Possibly the oldest and biggest stereotype regarding vegans is that they never get enough protein. This probably originally started out when non-vegans only thought vegans ate salad. Of course, if you only eat lettuce leaves all day, you’re going to be protein deficient. But vegans don’t only eat lettuce… Vegans eat a ton of foods that are high in protein: Tofu Tempeh Lentils Beans Grains Nuts Seeds And this

“If you devote yourself to an ideal, you become something else entirely.” -Liam Neeson (Batman Begins) Going vegan is about focusing on something bigger than just yourself. It’s about Saving The Environment Showing Compassion Protecting Resources Fighting World Hunger Choosing To Be A Better Person Our Planet For me and millions around the world, veganism developed from just a change in our diet to a lifestyle. I love being vegan. It is possibly the greatest

A common question for individuals who want to transition to veganism is whether or not they should go vegetarian first. How hard is it to go from a heavy meat and dairy-based diet to a 100% plant-based diet? Do you really need to use vegetarianism as a stepping stone? We’ll take a look at both the advantages and disadvantages of both ways and see which one is better!   My Story Before going full-on vegan,

If you haven’t heard the news already, open a new tab and just take a quick peek on social media. Trending all over Twitter and news outlets across the country, you guessed it… The Impossible Whopper. If you’re not sure what the Impossible Whopper is, I’m here to help! A 100% meatless and beef-less burger recently rolled out by fast-food giant Burger King. Their partnering up with a company called Impossible Foods, who makes the

CBD is the new trending craze which has is hitting shelves in massive waves across the country. Even large pharmacies like as CVS and Walgreens sell CBD oil nationwide! It seems everyone now is looking to use, purchase, or investing into CBD! But what is CBD exactly? CBD stands for cannabidiol, it is one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids are natural chemical compounds which are found in the resin of

Did you know that plants are filled with antioxidants and natural healing remedies? Foods like: Blueberries Goji Berries Spinach Kale Ginger Hemp Seeds Pumpkin Seeds These ‘superfoods’ help fight cancer, burn fat, prevent brain illnesses, and improve health on a whole other level. It increases our energy, lowers stress, and increases our levels of happiness! Ever wonder why athletes are consuming so much of these superfoods? Because it improves there athletic performance! You don’t see