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10 Reasons To Be A Vegetarian
There are loads of great reasons to consider switching to a vegetarian diet. Have a look at our top ten if you're trying to decide if it's right for you....
Advice On Animal Free Gifts
Buying gifts for friends or loved ones can still be fun and animal free. Popular presents like leather, silk, cosmetics and food can all be vegan and cruelty free....
Animal Free Children are 'Normal' Children
Children will face situations where they have to explain to friends why they don’t eat meat. It’s important to equip them so they can answer questions and not feel different....
Animal Free Cleaning Products
Finding out which manufacturers continue to use animal testing can be tricky, especially if they claim to be against it. The BUAV have a list of domestic cleaning products they approve....
Animal Free Confectionary
Before you start tucking in to your confectionary, you may want to check the labelling for some otherwise inconspicuous ingredients. This article takes a quick look at some of the more common animal-d...
Animal Free Stem Cells
Scientists have found a way to grow animal free embryonic stem cells. It's a step closer to using stem cells to one day treat diseases....
Animal Free Treats
It’s easy to buy yourself animal free treats when you think a little differently – lingerie, art, food or furnishings will cheer up you or your home....
Animal Free: How You Can Make a Difference?
Making a difference to a cruelty free world is all about taking little steps to achieve a bigger overall picture. Get involved and change the way you think about animal products to start down the path...
Animal Produced Fabric
There are many modern fabric alternatives to leather, suede, wool and fur garments. Clothes can look good but still be animal free....
Animal-free Ethical Banking
The way in which we spend and invest our money can have huge consequences in terms of animal welfare, environmental activities and other ethical issues. Banking is no exception - this article offers a...
Animals in Entertainment
There are many types of entertainment that involve the use of animals. In many case animals are harmed or distressed. An animal free lifestyle means not supporting these attractions....
Are all Cheeses Suitable for Vegetarians?
Rennet is a key ingredient used in cheesemaking, but can actually be sourced from animals. This article looks at the cheesemaking process, and offers information and advice about cheese that is suitab...
B12 in the Vegan and Vegetarian Diet
B12 is an essential nutrient in any person's diet, but there's often a misconception that vegetarians and vegans are prone to lacking this important vitamin. This article explains more about vitamin B...
Babies and Cows Milk
Cow’s milk is not essential to a baby’s diet – especially if you are breast-feeding. If you are choosing formula instead, speak to a specialist before deciding on a vegan diet....
Best Holiday Destinations for Vegetarians and Vegans
If you're vegetarian or vegan and eating well on holiday is a priority, then this article is just what you need to choose the right holiday destination....
Common Animal Ingredients to Look Out For
There are many hidden animal ingredients in everyday food and drink products. This article looks at some of the common ingredients any vegetarian or vegan should look out for....
Common Lifestyle Problems for Vegetarians
Deciding to become a vegetarian can be hard and there are some common pitfalls that will make life even harder. Watch out for these and use our tips to avoid them....
Cruelty Free Make-up Brushes
When we think of cruelty free make up, it's usually the cosmetics, but make up brushes are often made from animal hair. Learn how to have a completely animal free vanity case....
Deciphering Food Labels for Vegetarians
A handy guide to the animal derived ingredients you may find listed on the labels of food, cosmetic or toiletry products....
Different Types of Vegetarianism
Did you know that there are different types of vegetarian diet? This article summises the various definitions of vegetarianism, and includes a few pointers on how to avoid hidden animal products in yo...
Easy Vegan Cake Recipe
This article shows how to make a really easy dairy-free no-egg vegan sponge cake recipe, the basis of an abundance of other sponge cake recipes!...
Easy Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian cooking is simple to learn and it’s fun to experiment with different flavours to make quick, easy, delicious meals....
Eating Out Vegetarian Style
Some people think that it’s hard to eat out and be vegetarian, but let us change your mind with our guide to eating out vegetarian style....
Hidden Animal Products
Animal based products can turn up in everything from sweets to tyres. Learning where to look is the best way to avoid them....
How to be a Healthy Vegetarian
A vegetarian diet is a healthy diet but it’s important to ensure it’s properly balanced. Use these basic guidelines to make sure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals you need....
How to Become a Vegetarian
If you take it step by step it’s easy to cut meat out of your diet - buy a recipe book, try alternatives and have a healthy vegetarian diet....
How to Become Animal Free
Animal products can be present in our lives in many ways – in our food, clothes or via animal testing, but it’s easy to avoid them once you know how....
How To Enjoy An Animal Free Christmas
Christmas may seem daunting for those wishing to stay animal free as a traditional dinner is hardly vegetarian. But luxury can still be on the menu, just find some tasty alternatives....
How To Enjoy Animal Free Gardening
Many gardening additives contain animal by-products and if you want to be animal friendly you can’t kill garden pests. We’ll tell you how to grow veggies and be animal free....
How To Enjoy Animal Free Holidays
We don't often consider it, but animals can be affected by our choice of holiday. Use this guide to ensure you minimise your impact on local wildlife....
How To Find And Use Animal Testing Free Baby Products
Finding animal free products for your baby may help you avoid harsh chemicals and use gentler alternatives that are kinder on the skin....
How To Identify Animal Free Cosmetics
Use our guide to animal ingredients to search the labels on toiletries and follow the Human Cosmetics Standard to find cruelty free cosmetics....
Is it Practical to be Animal Free?
A little learning goes a long way when it comes to living an animal free lifestyle. It is easy and practical to avoid a lot of animal products but many are here to stay....
Is Soy Milk Good for Me?
Drinking soy milk has many benefits. However, as with many foods, there are both positives and negatives to be considered. This article summarises some of the issues surrounding the consumption of soy...
Make Your Own Animal Free Cleaning Products
Many products found in the kitchen, like baking powder, lemon, vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and coca cola can be used to make effective cleaning products around the home....
Meat Free Alternatives
Some people find it hard to go vegetarian because they miss the texture of meat, but these days there are so many great vegetarian alternatives, you'll be spoiled for choice....
No, You Don't Have To Wear Leather Shoes!
Many vegetarians feel it’s also important to stop buying leather goods, but where can you go for shoes and boots that look good but are animal free?...
Problems with Leather
Leather isn’t just a by-product of meat - many additional animals are killed. Tanning can be environmentally toxic so it’s important to find alternatives to leather clothing and accessories....
Protein for Vegetarians
If you're thinking about going vegetarian, find out how to get the right levels of protein in your diet with this article....
Raising Healthy Animal Free Kids
If you learn the rules of nutrition, it’s easy to keep your kids healthy and thriving on a vegan or vegetarian diet....
Should you Keep your Child Animal Free?
It’s a good idea to weigh up the pros and cons of making your child animal free, but with the right diet they will be healthy, chemical free, and care for the environment....
Ten Tips: Switch to an Animal Free Lifestyle
Take a look at our Ten Tips for an easy change to an animal-free lifestyle - it might be much easier than you think!...
The EU Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics
In 2009 the EU Ban on Animal Testing goes into effect. This article gives a brief overview of the ban, and general reactions to it throughout Europe....
The Facts About Animal Testing
Use this guide to animal testing to understand what kind of tests are used, and what the alternatives are....
Understanding Cruelty Free Labelling
Labelling on cosmetics and household products may seem confusing and misleading. This article summarises different types of labelling and what you can do as a consumer to help promote cruelty-free pro...
Vegetarian Basics
Vegetarians don’t conform to a single stereotype and it’s not hard to be vegetarian. Knowing the basics will make it easy to learn and stick to....
Vegetarian Pregnancy
Diet is important during pregnancy for both meat eaters and vegetarians, but if you follow some simple nutritional guideline you’ll keep both you and your baby healthy....
What are Animal Free Clothes?
Cutting animal based clothes from your life is the easiest way to go animal free because there are so many great modern alternatives....
What is Tofu and How Can I Use It?
Tofu is an extremely versatile meat-free alternative. Find out what the different kinds of tofu are, and how you can use them in your cooking....
Why Go Animal Free?
The benefits of switching to an animal free lifestyle can mean a healthier diet, a greener household and a clearer conscience as you do your bit for the global ecosystem....