As a general rule, it is already known that organic foods, although according to certain studies contain similar levels of nutrition than non-organic ones, are healthier since they do not contain pesticide residues, genetically modified organisms, chemical fertilisers, hormones, antibiotics, they limit the use of food additives, etc. They also undergo regular checks and examinations
Micronutrients are called as so because they are essential for the body and need to be consumed in small amounts. We will discuss below those which are thought to be the most commonly deficient in a plant-based diet. VITAMIN B12 Contrary to popular belief B12 comes from bacteria and not from meat. Animal flesh have
What influenced you towards the vegan life style, and what has is taught you? I was not raised in a vegan family. I ate meat, dairy and eggs for almost 27 years of my life, like everyone else I knew. I was prompted to watch 2 documentaries (Cowspiracy and What the Health) and
What influenced you towards the vegan life style, and what has is taught you? Equality. Every living being possesses the desire to live in peace. I befriended a rescue pig when I was a kid. She was my friend. She was smart. She was somebody. We connected. Being vegan thought me to work
What influenced you towards the vegan life style, and what has is taught you? Watched Earthlings documentary 5 years ago and went vegan immediately. The peaceful lifestyle woke me up out of the Meatrix and showed me the heavy speciesist indoctrination which perpetuates a violent minded, man eat dog society. End stage capitalism
What influenced you towards the vegan life style, and what has is taught you? It has always been about the animals for me, I’ve been a vegan basically my whole life. I realised who meat came from around age 5 and refused to eat it from then on, and I never liked the taste of
What influenced you towards the vegan life style, and what has is taught you? I became a vegetarian at the age of 11, so I always wanted to become a vegan for better health and lifestyle choices. I am now over two years vegan and I haven’t looked back. I have become so much more
What influenced you towards the vegan life style, and what has is taught you? I have always had a love of animals from a young age and constantly had the internal conflict of ‘if I love animals, why am I eating them?’. I went vegetarian when I was 16 and instantly felt my guilty conscience
What is your name?Barto What is your business about, tell us when did it start and what products or services do you offer?We are first fully Vegan restaurant in Ireland. Start as a pop up restaurant in October 2014. From July 2016 we are operating as a permanent restaurant based on 51 pleasants Street serving
What is your name?Aisling Cullen What is your business about, tell us when did it start and what products or services do you offer?Thanks Plants is a range of wholesome meatless meats. We’ve launched with three types of sausages: Apple & Sage sausages Sundried Tomato & Herb sausages The Frankfurter It started in my own
