Why Vegan? – FAQ
As I mentioned in my first “Why Vegan?” post, my recent trip back home to Bahrain was filled with a lot of questions from friends and family about my new (to them) eating habits and lifestyle, so...
View Article“Muslims Can’t be Vegan” – Where Veganism and Religion Collide
This post is part of a series called “Why Vegan?”, in which I try to shed some light on the how’s and why’s of my Veganism. *** I’ve been wanting to do this post for a long time – but...
View ArticleArabs and Veganism: The Difference Between Acceptance and Understanding
When I flew home for Winter break, I ended up in a heated debate with some extended family members about veganism and Islam , which compelled me to justify how I thought veganism was in fact in line...
View ArticleBecoming an Ethical Consumer
Good morning dear readers! Before I get into today’s post which is a little less food-centric than usual, I just want to say I’m so glad you enjoyed last week’s recipe my Super Chunky Lentil and...
View ArticleSacrifice and Islam – weighing in from a vegan perspective
Upon learning of my veganism, skeptics (particularly those who are more religiously inclined) have been known to ask about my stance on the idea and consequent practice of sacrifice in Islam. I’ve...
View ArticleFamily and The Middle Eastern Vegan: How to Deal
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the last five years of my journey its that the struggles vegans and vegetarians face are for the most part universal. That said, I think there is a case to be...
View ArticleIs being vegan more expensive?
There’s no doubt about it – veganism is definitely on its way to becoming mainstream. With far more than just a handful of celebrities publicly backing plant-based diets, governments urging countries...
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