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Around the world, the human population has seen a huge rise in the popularity of the vegan diet. A vegan diet is one that relies exclusively on plant-based foods and omits any products that come from animals. For example, a vegan does not eat eggs, dairy, meat, or fish.

There are several reasons why people choose to be vegan. For some, it is part of a centuries-old cultural and religious tradition. For others, going vegan can be the right dietary choice to help inspire better eating habits. There are also those who become vegan due to moral or ethical objections to the way farm animals are raised for food in certain parts of the world.

Bring some joy and some humour to the vegan in your life!

More and more people are turning vegan, so there has been a rise in the number of gifts for that special vegan. We’ve rounded up some of the more funny and unique vegan related products that will be sure to bring a smile and warm the hearts of your loved one. We even have a range of vegan couple gifts to explore.

Shop vegan treats and presents at our speciality vegan Christmas shop.

Winter is approaching, and the task of finding good Christmas gifts is soon upon us. Figuring out what to give your loved ones for Christmas can be a struggle. And to make the task of finding vegan gifts a bit easier.

If we look at the beekeeping industry as a whole, the answer is no. Beekeeping isn't vegan. But depending on how you choose to keep bees, it can be considered a vegan practice.

We keep bees because they produce honey. Even so, there is a common misconception that though honey is made by bees, it is vegan-friendly. That is not the case. 

Standard beekeeping, (though often overlooked) is an exploitative practice.

Although a lot of vegan foods are gluten-free, there are vegan foods that do contain gluten. 

A vegan diet is based upon eating plants and excludes foods derived from animals, (this means no cheese, eggs, meat or fish.)

Veganism has had a rise in the last few years. More and more people are choosing to alter their diet to exclude foods derived from animals. But what about gluten? Can people who have celiac disease thrive on a vegan diet without it leading to nutrient deficiency? Is it possible to go vegan if you have celiac disease?

There's a lot of mixed messages on the internet when it comes to veganism. So this month, we're looking into a few myths and rumours about the vegan diet in hopes that it'll to clear up some of the confusion.