Here are some of my favorite vegan/vegetarian websites, books, and videos.
Note about the PETA links: I am not now nor have I ever been a member of PETA. While I agree with their philosophy, I feel that some of their methods do more harm to the cause of veganism than good. That being said, they have many valuable resources that can help vegans, especially new ones. That's why I have included those links.
Also note that I am NOT responsible for the content of the resources listed and I do not necessarily agree with all of the opinions expressed in them.
Websites:
PETA's Accidentally Vegan List : A list of common brand name foods and snacks that are vegan
PETA's Cruelty Free Companies list : a searchable list of companies that do NOT test on animals. There is also a list of companies that do conduct animal tests. Makes shopping a lot easier!
PETA's Vegan/Vegetarian Starter Kit : A great resource for new veggies! It includes info on vegetarianism, tips eating out, and recipes. You can order a printed copy or view the online version and best of all it's FREE!
Happy Cow : One of the BEST sites out there! It has a a database of veggie friendly restaurants, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and natural food stores (all searchable by location). It also has a ton of general info on vegetarianism and animal rights. Best of all, they have a app for some smart phones so you can access this info on the go!
The Post Punk Kitchen : Has a ton of vegan recipes, including baked goods.
Chooseveg.com Contains general info on veganism, recipes and videos
American Vegan Society : Founded in 1960, this is the main organization for vegans in the USA. Has a lot of GREAT info. If you are considering veganism, you should definitely visit this site!
The Vegan Society : Founded in Great Britain in 1944, this is the worlds oldest vegan organization. You should also place this site on your must visit list.
Christian Vegetarian Association : Great info for Christian veggies!
Hippy Land : While this site is not vegetarian specific, it does contain a section on vegetarianism. The site contains a lot of info on the hippie culture ( warning: some content may not be appropriate for children).
Books:
Living Among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook by Carol J. Adams. This book is great. I read it when I first became a vegetarian and I've decided to re-read it now that I'm becoming a vegan. This book discusses ways to live, work, and eat in peace with meat eaters. It talks about how to deal with people who oppose your choice without losing your head. A definite must read!
Being Vegan by Joanne Stepaniak: This book is a collection of answers to questions that people have sent to the author about the vegan lifestyle. It has a lot of good info about vegan food, dealing with hostile non-vegans, traveling as a vegan, and more. I liked it so much I bought another book by the same author called "The Vegan Sourcebook". It just arrived today and I can't wait to read it.
Another book that I just started reading today is Vegan Freak by Bob and Jenna Torres. So far I really like it, and I'll review it when I finish it.
Videos (warning: may contain graphic images of animal cruelty):
PETA's Meet Your Meat: A video showing the horrible conditions on factory farms.
Land 'O Lakes Supplier Undercover video : Shows conditions on a dairy farm
Vegan friendly stores:
Nature's Muse:
Vegan friendly soaps and body care items. I love her Patchouli soap and perfume and have ordered them several times.
Pangea Vegan store
Tiedyes.com: Your One Stop Activist Shop!
Has a selection of veggie themed buttons.
Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe
Herbivore Clothing
I hope that these resources help and encourage you on your vegan journey!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Welcome to Happy Hippie Vegan Freak
Hi everyone. My name is Sarah and I am a happy hippie vegan freak! Here's a little bit about me and the blog:
I am 24 years old and I recently graduated from a Practical Nursing Program. I'll be taking my licensure test next week and then I will (hopefully) be an offical Licensed Practical Nurse. I consider myself to be a proud hippie. I am a big supporter of midwives, homebirth, and natural medicine. I am a member of the Green party and I recycle and try to be as enviromentally friendly as possible. I even wear peace signs and bell bottoms, and I tie dye my own shirts! I have had people tell me that I should have been a teen in the Seventies, and I often wish that I could have been around back then. I became a lacto-ovo vegetarian ( no meat, chicken, fish, or gelatin) almost a year ago. I am of American Indian heritage and I make and sell crafts. One of my customers approached me and asked me if I could make a vegan dreamcatcher for her. I accepted the challenge and started to look for a vegan glue that I could use. This lead me several websites on vegetarianism. I began to read the articles on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet and how it was better for the enviroment. I thought about it for a few weeks, and then my family took a vacation. We traveled by train in a sleeper car, which meant we got free meals. The train offered a veggie burger and I decided to give it a try. I loved it and decided to become a vegetarian. I eliminated all meat, chicken, fish, and gelatin from my diet. I joined several online vegetarian meesage boards and groups. There I started to read about the horrible way that dairy cows and laying hens are treated on factory farms. I learned that the dairy, egg, and meat industries (which I came to despise very soon after becoming vegetarian) are strongly linked to one another. I realized that I couldn't claim to love animals while still supporting the dairy and egg industries. So, about 3 weeks ago I decided to become a vegan. I am still finishing the left over veggie burgers that I have that contain eggs, but I plan to buy only the vegan ones in the future. I have already given up drinking milk, which was fairly easy because I found a soymilk brand that I LOVE.
I created this blog so that I could share my experiences as a new vegan, and hopefully help other new vegans (or those considering veganism) in their journey as well.
Welcome to Happy Hippie Vegan Freak!
I am 24 years old and I recently graduated from a Practical Nursing Program. I'll be taking my licensure test next week and then I will (hopefully) be an offical Licensed Practical Nurse. I consider myself to be a proud hippie. I am a big supporter of midwives, homebirth, and natural medicine. I am a member of the Green party and I recycle and try to be as enviromentally friendly as possible. I even wear peace signs and bell bottoms, and I tie dye my own shirts! I have had people tell me that I should have been a teen in the Seventies, and I often wish that I could have been around back then. I became a lacto-ovo vegetarian ( no meat, chicken, fish, or gelatin) almost a year ago. I am of American Indian heritage and I make and sell crafts. One of my customers approached me and asked me if I could make a vegan dreamcatcher for her. I accepted the challenge and started to look for a vegan glue that I could use. This lead me several websites on vegetarianism. I began to read the articles on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet and how it was better for the enviroment. I thought about it for a few weeks, and then my family took a vacation. We traveled by train in a sleeper car, which meant we got free meals. The train offered a veggie burger and I decided to give it a try. I loved it and decided to become a vegetarian. I eliminated all meat, chicken, fish, and gelatin from my diet. I joined several online vegetarian meesage boards and groups. There I started to read about the horrible way that dairy cows and laying hens are treated on factory farms. I learned that the dairy, egg, and meat industries (which I came to despise very soon after becoming vegetarian) are strongly linked to one another. I realized that I couldn't claim to love animals while still supporting the dairy and egg industries. So, about 3 weeks ago I decided to become a vegan. I am still finishing the left over veggie burgers that I have that contain eggs, but I plan to buy only the vegan ones in the future. I have already given up drinking milk, which was fairly easy because I found a soymilk brand that I LOVE.
I created this blog so that I could share my experiences as a new vegan, and hopefully help other new vegans (or those considering veganism) in their journey as well.
Welcome to Happy Hippie Vegan Freak!
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