Topic: FAQ

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Updated: September 2, 2018

Topics in this Post:

• Is yeast vegan?
• Can vegans eat bread?
• What kind of bread do vegans eat?
• Is bread "plant-based"?
• WFPBNO breads (no oil, no sugar)
• What bread is better for you?
• Is whole …

Dealing with negativity, a topic that unfortunately never goes away. Whether you are just starting something new or have been doing it for years, the negativity from others is still there. It isn't limited to following a plant-based (vegan) diet, it can be any change or belief in your life.

While there are friends and family who are supportive of your decision, there will be some that give you a hard time or make you feel bad about your choices. …

Several months ago, when my friend Gin, a professional makeup artist, guest blogged on Happy Herbivore about vegan makeup and skincare, I mentioned in passing that I used baking soda to wash my face. 

Dozens of questions came in on how I did it -- and they're still coming in! so this morning, as soon as I woke up, I made a video.

I'm even in my pajamas.

I really do love washing my face with baking soda -- …

Oh sugar, sweet, sweet sugar. There are so many ways to use you, from sweetening cakes to drinks to coating berries. Sugar is almost everywhere, even fruit naturally has sugar in it.

There are many people who choose to restrict or not consume sugar - whether it is a medical reason, like diabetes, or a personal one, like wanting something less processed.  

Several common sugar substitutes on the market, such as agave nectar, honey, stevia, and date sugar, just …

Whenever I say we eat a plant-based diet, people often ask what that means. We say that we don't eat animal products of any kind; no meat, no butter, no milk, no cheese, ect. They often respond with, 'Like a vegan?" Yes, it is similar but not the same.

There is a difference between plant-based diet and vegan. While the difference may be subtle to some, it is great to others. It is also a topic of debate among many, …