Gloria Stovall

Tag: animal welfare

  • 18 reasons why you should stop consuming dairy

    By Gloria Stovall To say the dairy industry and I do not like each other is an understatement, to say the least; but that was not always the case, as I grew up devouring dairy by the ton…milk, cheese, cream, butter, ice cream, yogurt and everything else that contained dairy; but once I began to…

  • My vegan experience during the holiday season

    By Gloria Stovall I pray you are well, savoring the season, spending time with your family, friends and resting your weary bodies.  Rest is so important.  It is so beneficial to start catching up on much needed sleep and faithfully adhering to the sleep recommendations for adults. In addition to a vegan diet, I am…

  • Vegans are not vegetarians and vegetarians are not vegans

    By Gloria Stovall More often than not, when I go out to eat and inform the waitress/waiter that I am a vegan, I am usually given the options of dishes that include cheese, eggs, seafood and sometimes poultry.  When this happens, I try not to lose my patience; and politely reiterate that I am a…

  • Vegan athletes who are powered by plants!

    By Gloria Stovall Results speak for themselves as the vegan diet has proven to be the most beneficial, effective, advantageous, disease fighting, ethical, humane and environmentally friendly diet on the face of the planet.  The vegan diet has also proven to be exceedingly beneficial for athletes as the powerful protein and plant compounds in a…

  • Vegans are often criticized and persecuted for their lifestyle

    By Gloria Stovall It is a given fact when you are different from the majority you will experience persecution and criticism.  History has proven this over and over. As a Black woman, I have experienced some persecution in my life; and unfortunately the vegan is not excluded from persecution and quite often the criticism received from…

  • A cow’s milk is only intended for baby cows, not humans

    By Gloria Stovall I regret to be the bearer of unpleasant news, but truth be told as this is a scientifically proven fact, the milk that cows produce is only intended for their babies to consume, not humans.  Dairy milk is not designed or intended for humans to consume and it is no surprise one…

  • Enjoying the vegan lifestyle on a budget

    By Gloria Stovall Contrary to popular belief, the vegan lifestyle can indeed be enjoyable, lovely, comfortable and achievable on a budget.   I know this truth from my own personal experience as well as testimonies from other vegans living frugally on a budget.  When done the right way in which I will explain in this blog,…