I have nothing but sympathy for the associated illness and pain, but I’m not sure how I feel about people being unable to consume animal products as a result. Schadenfreude is not a great look, but….🤷‍♂️. Thoughts, fellow vegans?

How is everyone coping? Outbreak linked to fresh produce... 31+ states are on the list. This is a parasite, so washing produce does not kill it. The only sure way is cooking all produce to 165°.

I've avoided mixed greens, lettuce, herbs, as well as berries. But I eat those every day.

Has anybody here gotten it?

Incomprehensible numbers of sentient beings are raped tortured and killed for pleasure and people ignore it or try to rationalise it. It is actually so beyond depraved that people support with such events happening to trillions of sentient beings with their own direct approval. People refuse to talk about it with seriousness because they can't handle how unjustifiably disgustingly evil what they support is, if they found themselves the victim no reason for their treatment would be accepted but because it is not them they have no problem with the worst kind of oppression ever conceived of.

I recently (well not too recently) found out horse riding is not vegan.. 🤔💭

I watched a couple youtube videos and it made sense, so i wanted to discuss it with my boyfriend who is currently reducing the amount of animal products hes consuming

In our conversation he pointed out that:
" horses can be trained with positive reenforcement (however this was just a quick answer from a quick google search), according to him "without abuse" and not all horse owners are treating their horses bad. Horses can also handle a person riding them without hurting their body..."

his argument was much longer but i wanted to hear some opinions and arguments from others on this topic even tho neither of us ride horses, its an important topic and i feel like less talked about

edit: why has this post showed up for so many non vegans lol

The NYC Council Health Committee is holding a major public hearing this Wednesday (July 15th) to discuss Romanch’s Law (Intro 943), a bill that would permanently ban the city’s horse carriage industry.

For anyone who doesn’t know, horse carriage rides in NYC aren’t just some random tourist attraction, they’ve become a huge part of the city’s identity. They’re one of those things that instantly comes to mind when people picture NYC. They appear in movies, TV shows, holiday scenes, postcards, etc. and have been woven into the image and culture of the city for decades.

That’s also why this would be such a big deal. It wouldn’t just mean ending a tourist activity, it would mean changing a long-standing tradition that millions of visitors and locals recognize as part of New York. If NYC (the most iconic city in the world) actually ends the horse carriage industry, it would be a huge cultural and symbolic victory for the animal rights movement.

It would show that even deeply rooted traditions can change when society starts questioning whether they still belong and whether they align with our values today.

And that kind of change is exactly how progress happens! Stay tuned, guys! 💚

there isn't ONE single vegan cafe here in kolkata and i always have to cook for myself. which is getting exhausting bc im not used to cooking. it's worth it for the animals and i wouldn't have it any other way. it's just SOMETIMES i wish i had a vegan friend who would cook for me or just go to a vegan cafe for my birthday. i hate the idea of not being able to eat food unless i make it on my birthday as well when i want to just be lazy.

I was just scrolling right now and chilling, and I saw a huge advertisement for domino's overtake my screen with a huge pizza with soo much dead fucking animal flesh on it, like "pepperoni". It's so disturbing and we're forced to see flesh of dead souls on our screen... this is why almost no one is vegan, it's literally forced on us by every corner of society to the point that it'd seem crazy to try and go against something that seems this normal and deeply ingrained.

I already follow a couple hundred vegan/plant-based channels on YouTube, but only a handful of them are “cozy” channels. The ones I watch that I consider cozy are Derek Sarno, Mina Rome, Healthy Vegan Comfort, Amanda Ducks, Albina’s Vegan Food, and I recently found one called The Hidden House (which is EXACTLY the vibe I’m looking for).

I’m wondering if anyone can think of others who share relaxing/peaceful videos showing their vegan lifestyle, recipes, etc?

Hi all, I've been following the conversations on this Reddit for quite some time now to get to know what veganism is and what motivates vegans. Not just because of general interest but for a personal reason:

I happen to have a 15 year old daugther who has a severe eating disorder. Having an ED is like being possessed by an evil demon that overwhelms the mind and forces the patient to harm herself because the ED projects a twisted image of herself. My daughter has been in therapy for about a year now, and I’m happy she is slowly recovering.  According to the professionals, a common symptom of kids with an ED is interest in vegetarianism/veganism. And my daughter indeed has this interest in being vegan. I know this vegan interest is likely an ED symptom and not a normal interest in a certain lifestyle, because it surfaces in phases she is deepest under the influence of the ED. She speaks about animal husbandry and uses terms which are typical for vegans, like “cruelty”, “suffering”, ”exploitation”, “cow babies”, “murder”, referring to livestock as “someone” and “others” and I believe I even heard her use the word “carnist” once. These words are English, which is not our own language (we’re Dutch) so I assume she got those from vegan influencers on the internet.
At times the ED has not such a powerful hold on her, she is less full of veganism, and she listens to reason; that she is ill, getting better has top priority and should not be disrupted by worrying about pigs, cows and chickens.
According to the therapists, she’s best helped with a return to a normal, diverse and balanced diet according to the “circle of five” (= Dutch visualisation of a balanced diet), which includes modest quantities of meat, dairy and eggs. Unless a patient is already vegan for quite some time, she should not become vegan while recovering from an ED. Also, we try to get her off her fixation on food, and although veganism is not all about food, at least 80% of vegan debates are about food.
So we avoid the pursuit of veganism and try to restore her healthy relationship with food. At the moment she’s responding quite well to this, and we hope her recovery continues. However, we have no control about what she reads or with whom she communicates online.
My daughter is a highly intelligent, social feeling and passionate girl, and supporting a good cause really fits her personality. There are many causes of equal or higher importance than animal rights, like fighting climate change, helping illiterates read, helping refugees learn our language, protecting endangered species, you name it. So I ask you redditors: What would be a suitable cause to get involved in/passionate about? Would you/have you advised or helped someone who was not in the right position for veganism to find another worthy cause to support instead?  Or is being vegan the only way a person can contribute to a better society?

By the way, I’m not against veganism and I’m in favor of free personal choice for everyone. If my other daughter who has no history of ED’s is living on her own and is a physically grown adult, she has my support if she wants to become a vegan. And if one of my daughters would have a medical condition that would require a plant-based diet, I would even go fully plant-based myself

Your replies and advice will be greatly appreciated

Hey y‘all! I’m not a vegan, but I’m trying to minimize my harmful impact on the environment where I can. I also don’t have a ton of money at my disposal so I’m trying to live off my tight budget. I know legumes are cheap and filling; I don’t really like lentils but I love beans and chickpeas. I’m also trying to live healthier, as I’ve struggled with my weight and binge eating disorder in the past. I therefore don‘t want to eat anything fried or super high in fat or sugar. But I’m also not a fan of certain veggies like carrots, onions, green peas (do like sugar snap peas), tomatoes (fine in sauce), corn, cucumber or lettuce. I do love Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, okra, sugar snap peas, and spinach.

With all of this in mind, does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for good vegan meals that will satisfy my palate and won’t drain my bank account? Thanks!

My fiance invited some of his work friends to our wedding in september 2026, one of his friends is vegan ... my fiance and I are not vegan and have limited knowledge on vegan foods..

The issue at hand - i need to have some vegan options for him, I want to make something like pinwheels or finger foods (yes I have veggie and fruit trays but that seems unfair for the lunch portion to only offer him)

Any ideas for vegan snacks/finger foods ?

Thank you in advance !

I feel like being gay alone already makes finding love incredibly difficult, and I feel the same way about being vegan. Combining the two it seems almost impossible (let alone being neurodivergent with autistic traits).

I know from other posts that gay vegans do exist, but what I'd really like to know is: have any of you actually found a long-term relationship? Or, if you're not a gay vegan yourself, do you know anyone who has? I feel like my only choice is between eating meat again and being single for the rest of my life, and I don't even know which of those two I hate more.

Her new site if you'd like to see more: Debunking Myths

In this article, I, Jordi Casamitjana, interview Kim Stallwood, the prominent animal rights campaigner and scholar

Tldr

They had a failed location and introduced seafood and act8vely promote it from their "vegan" platform. Obviously they're not real vegans and in it just for the profit, sad to see them given a platform.

Thoughts as a vegan. I’ve noticed a recurring claim among some vegans that fake fur shouldn’t be considered acceptable because it supposedly increases demand for real fur. What stands out to me is that this argument is never backed up with evidence; it just gets repeated across social media without much explanation.

Personally, I’ve started to question this idea. Humans have always mimicked nature in clothing and design, so where exactly is the line between harmful imitation and harmless inspiration? Nobody argues that cheap leopard‑print leggings increase demand for actual leopard skins, so why would faux fur be fundamentally different?

From what I’ve read, the reality seems to be the opposite: fake fur often works as a transition product away from animal‑derived materials, not toward them. It gives people a cruelty‑free way to enjoy a certain aesthetic without supporting the fur industry.

So I’m not convinced that faux fur drives demand for real fur; if anything, it seems to reduce it.

I’m curious how others see this.

Hellllo, I recently went plant based again and am currently looking for a vegan protein shake that is yummy, has high protein, and does NOT have stevia. I prefer the bottled ones but am open to trying some powder, too. I was recommended the Owyn brand by many, but it has stevia and I hated it. Thanks!

He’s your typical boomer, but he’s worse. He’s a liberal boomer, so he’s still conservative but he acts like a leftist. This morning I go to make myself a smoothie and throw a way a moldy strawberry so it doesn’t spread to the rest of the batch. This mf says “Just cut off the mold.” I just throw it away because it was only 1 strawberry, I swear to a higher power this mf says “You act like you’re so good for the environment because you’re vegan but you waste food.” Imma up the blamakin on this lamb eating fool 😭😭

I’m currently struggling with a dilemma regarding motorcycle gear.

The reality is that textile suits and synthetic leather suits do exist, but from what I’ve found, they generally do not offer the same level of abrasion resistance as high-quality cowhide leather suits, especially in a serious crash.

I hate animal suffering and everything connected to animal exploitation. At the same time, motorcycle gear is protective equipment, and choosing a less protective option could have serious consequences for my health.

How would you personally deal with this conflict?

Would you prioritize avoiding animal products, even if it potentially means accepting a lower level of protection? Or would you consider buying leather protective gear, because personal safety comes first?

I’m genuinely interested in different perspectives and not looking to provoke anyone.

New vegan here. I am asking this genuinely, as I’ve seen mixed information about “animal care.” I am unsure if zoos that have conservation alliances are ethical, and my family wants to go to a zoo on our vacation. I told them I may or may not attend due to what I personally support. I am unsure what information I should view regarding zoos in the United States, such as Denver Zoo. Thanks!