Ultimate Vegan Checklist

movies

Watch Seaspiracy

Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers alarming global corruption.
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movies

Watch Cowspiracy

Documentary film which explores the impact of animal agriculture on the environment. The film looks at various environmental concerns, including global warming, water use, deforestation, and ocean dead zones.
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Watch the best speeches about veganism

Explore the speeches that helped millions of people to change their minds about veganism.
Best vegan speeches »

movies

Watch What the Health

This films examines the link between diet and disease, and the billions of dollars at stake in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and food industries
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movies

Watch The Game Changers

Meeting visionary scientists and top athletes, a UFC fighter embarks on a quest to find the optimal diet for human performance and health
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Watch Dominion, Land of Hope and Glory or Earthlings

Even though vegans and non-vegans find hard to watch, is really important to keep in mind what really happens inside a slaughterhouse and factory farming.
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movies

clothing & fashion

Check winter clothing

Winter sweaters, scarfs, gloves and socks are commonly made or contains wool, but there are many vegan options made with cotton or synthethic materials that are as warm.

clothing & fashion

Check stuffed jackets & furry hoodies

Check that stuffed jackets are not filled with feathers and are made with synthethic materials instead. Also check if the furry hoodies are vegan.

clothing & fashion

Check shoe labels

Most shoes have a label inside the shoe tongue which shoes with which materials the shoe was constructed. Normally leather is used in the souls and exterior surface of the shoe

clothing & fashion

Clothing & Fashion Vegan Brands

All brands listed here do not test their products or ingredients on animals. Every brand is either 100% vegan or has some vegan products.

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supplements

Take B12

B12 deficiency is not a vegan only issue. 39% of Americans have low levels of B12 even though 1% of Americans are vegan

supplements

Get B12 on Amazon

Nowadays you can easily get vitamin B12 on supermarkets, pharmacies and online stores. Just be sure that is from plant-based sources.

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cosmetics

Buy cruelty free cosmetics

Vivisection, more commonly called Animal testing is experimenting on live, captive, unconsenting animals. Look up on the internet weather the brands you use are vegan.
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cosmetics

Cosmetics Vegan Brands

All brands listed here do not test their products or ingredients on animals. Every brand is either 100% vegan or has some vegan products.

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books

Read How Not to Die & others

A New Your Times best seller. How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of premature death and disability
Vegan books about health »

books

Why Buying Local, Eating Less Meat and Taking Baby Steps Won't Work

Read on the impact animal products and animal exploitation has on the environment
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books

Get vegan cookboks!

Keep yourself inspired with recipes that won't only save your life, but also the lives of animals and our planet
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Check out more Books

Top books about Health, Environment, Animal Rights and Plant-based cooking and more!

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social media

Support vegan activists

Follow vegan activist on social media to increase their visibility and help you strengthen your weak points of going vegan
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social media

Follow vegan cooking & nutrition influencers

Weather it's on youtube, instagram, facebook or any social media, follow vegan cooking & nutrition channels to keep you inspired in how to get your nutrients in creative and tasty ways
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social media

Get general accurate information

Arm yourself with a group of websites to learn more about vegan facts, nutrition, animal rights and other vegan topics
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social media

food

Replace honey with vegan syrups

Agave syrup, Maple syrup and Coconut syrup are some of the most common replacements
See a list of vegan syrups here »

food

Reading package labels!

One of the most important things as when switching to a plant-based diet is to learn about the products you are going to buy by reading the labels. Once you become familiar with animal-derived ingredients and how to identify them on product labels, it will become easy to recognize what’s vegan and what’s not

food

Add to your diet before substracting

Make your vegan transition easier by adding more plant-based foods to your diet before you start taking anything out.
Easy swaps for vegan food »

food

Expand you vegan food range

Add new vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, legumes and fruits to your meals and snacks

food

Look for plant-based alternatives at your local shops

Vegan alternatives have come a long way from sad veggie burgers. Now, there are so many options available vegan burgers, meat balls, sausages, minced meat and chicken that look and taste like meat.
Check out some awesome plant-based alternatives »

food

drinks

Ask the barman or read the labels

Most drinks, beverages and cocktails are vegan, although some use animal products such as milk, egg whites or other additives derived from animal products. Explore a vast list of drinks on Barnivore guide to find your vegan beer, wine and liquore
Look up for vegan Beer, Wine & Spirits »

drinks

Plant-based milk shakes and smoothies

Nowadays most bars have plant-based milk options so ask to have your smoothies and milkshakes made with those alternatives
There are many plant-based milks available »

drinks

activism

Get vegan friendly stickers

Paste stickers in public places with vegan friendly messages, is useful if they include a link to a video or website with more information

activism

Buy and support your local vegan restaurants

Eat on your local vegan restaurant, leave them positive reviews, follow them on social media and encourage your friends and family to support them too

activism

Join a activism group

Find your local activism group in facebook and join other fellow vegans in the journey to spread the word
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activism

eating out

Ask for vegan options

A lot of times is really easy to veganize a dish. You can ask for a vegetarian option and ask to remove the cheese or eggs these might have as often times this is an extra topping on the vegetarian dishes.

eating out

Eat before going out

If you find yourself in the situation of going out to eat with your friends or family to a place you know they don't have any vegan option, you might want to consider eating before going. You can still enjoy the drinks with them.

eating out

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