Why Having a Happy Vegan Holiday Matters

I love this time of the year because, to me, the holidays really emphasize how important it is to be kind to one another. With every email that ends "Have a Happy Holiday!" I'm reminded that during the rest of the year we often let the busy-ness of our lives overtake our sense of humanity and kindness. At the end of the year we change: Charities report higher donations, we remember the family member or friend we haven't spoken to all year, and we take the time to smile at strangers. This year I would like us to consider extending that kindness to all creatures -- those we share our couches with and those we share the planet with -- and to make some decisions that may help our planet be a little more green for generations to come. Using the word "vegan" doesn't mean pulling out your Grateful Dead shirt from decades ago or growing your own soybeans. Using the word vegan means considering your food and your lifestyle options and looking for the kindest choices. Vegan means being kind, and if vegan means being kind you can see why thinking vegan during the holidays is even more important. Where to start? Food is our first consideration when we want to make kinder choices. There are so many easy ways to substitute plant-based ingredients for animal ones that finding tasty alternatives to your favorite holiday treats has never been easier! A few ideas: Love your baked goods? One of the easiest and most healthy substitutes you can make is to use flaxseed in place of eggs....
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news