Articles & videos on animal-derived ingredients

Is Smoking Vegan?

Two individuals are shown with their backs turned towards the camera. Both are topless. Both are displaying beautifully tattooed artwork on their backs and arms.

As a tattooed vegan I’m often asked: "Are tattoos vegan?" In this video I address what ingredient and products can make tattoos not vegan - some of which are rather obscure. I answer: Is it possible to get a 100% vegan tattoo, and how to find a vegan tattoo shop.

Are Tattoos Vegan? | Guide to a Vegan Tattoo

A range of different and colorful alcoholic beverages are displayed in a line.

Is alcohol vegan? Or does it contain hidden animal ingredients? In this video, we’ll look into how alcohol is made, what hidden ingredients and refining agents vegans need to be aware of and how alcohol labels are misleading.

Is Alcohol Vegan?

The image is of shelves of pre-packaged food, the sort you would expect to find in a grocery store or gas station. Overlaying the image is an image of some of the various vegan options typically available.

Does traveling as a vegan sound challenging? Do you wonder what vegans can eat on the go? During my recent move I decided to challenge myself and see what vegan food I could find in a random gas station in the middle of Podunk Florida.

Vegan Gas Station Food Challenge!

A large number of differing pills can be seen of different colors next to a glass of water.

Is medication vegan? And can a vegan, in good conscience, take medication that’s not? This is a common question amongst new and experienced vegans alike.

Is Medication Vegan?

A spoon is shown in close-up, loaded with white sugar granuals.

Is sugar vegan? This may not be a question many would even think to ask but the fact is most commercial sugar is filtered through bone char, the literally charred bones of animals- cows in the case of the sugar industry. So what’s a vegan to do?

Is Sugar Vegan?

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding a large banana. The banana has a condom rolled on to it. Emily is holding the fingers of her hand to her lips and showing surprize.

Is birth control vegan? Are there animal bits in your naughty bits? Believe it or not, most birth control methods are not vegan as they are either tested on animals, contain animal products, or both. I run you through the most common methods.

Is Birth Control Vegan?

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Vegan Halloween Guide: Costumes, Candy, And Trick Or Treating

Your complete guide to having a spooktacular vegan Halloween! Vegan candy, costumes, and how to trick-or-treat vegan-style!
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The Crime Of Raising Vegan Kids | When Diet Is Deadly

Is a vegan diet child abuse? Where is the line between parents’ dietary practices and the government’s duty to protect minors? Following the hospitalization of a vegan child, a bill in Italy aims to make veganism a criminal offense.
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BANNED Commercial! – Milk Vs Almond Milk

You won’t believe this! See the newly recovered BANNED footage from Milk Life’s “Dairy Milk Vs. Almond Milk Spelling Bee” commercial. Find out what they didn’t want you to see, and hear the commercial’s director have a total meltdown!
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Are Vegan Kids Social Outcasts? | Parents Answer

Are vegan kids doomed to social isolation? With animal products served at school, parties and get-togethers, what’s a vegan kid to do to fit in? And how do parents help their children navigate social events without relegating them to the role of outsiders?
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Is Lab Grown Meat Vegan?

Could “test tube burgers” spell the end of animal exploitation? A solution to our environmental crisis? Find out why this is such a hot-button issue within the vegan community as we look at the pros and cons of lab grown meat.
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300 lb VEGAN NFL Football Player?! | David Carter Interview

Defensive lineman David Carter was a meat-eating, milk-guzzling, BBQ-loving football player. About the furthest from vegan you could find. Then he saw a documentary and everything changed.
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How To Stay Vegan During the Holidays With Non-Vegans

Being around family during the holidays can be challenging, regardless of your dietary inclination. For vegans with non-vegan family and friends, these social events can be made all the more challenging.
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Vegan Guide to Trick-Or-Treating & Halloween Candy

What’s a vegan to do on Halloween when most of the candy is more of a trick than a treat? In this video, we talk about different ideas for making your Halloween vegan-friendly without missing out on the fun.
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Is Smoking Vegan?

Is smoking vegan? It’s pretty clear by now that cigarettes are bad for your health, but are they objectionable from a vegan perspective? Let’s look into hidden ingredients, animal testing, worker conditions, and more!
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The Change Everything Speech: Q&A Session

In this Q&A session, which followed the talk “This Speech Will Change How You See Everything” we cover such topics as the ethics of honey, whether cats can be vegan, backyard chickens and the health consequences of eggs and more.
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Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say “I’m vegan”? What must you exclude? Is it “enough” to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?
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Are Tattoos Vegan? | Guide to a Vegan Tattoo

As a tattooed vegan I’m often asked: “Are tattoos vegan?” In this video I address what ingredient and products can make tattoos not vegan – some of which are rather obscure. I answer: Is it possible to get a 100% vegan tattoo, and how to find a vegan tattoo shop.
Read more about Are Tattoos Vegan? | Guide to a Vegan Tattoo
Is Alcohol Vegan?

Is alcohol vegan? Or does it contain hidden animal ingredients? In this video, we’ll look into how alcohol is made, what hidden ingredients and refining agents vegans need to be aware of and how alcohol labels are misleading.
Read more about Is Alcohol Vegan?
Is Medication Vegan?

Is medication vegan? And can a vegan, in good conscience, take medication that’s not? This is a common question amongst new and experienced vegans alike.
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Vegan Gas Station Food Challenge!

Does traveling as a vegan sound challenging? Do you wonder what vegans can eat on the go? During my recent move I decided to challenge myself and see what vegan food I could find in a random gas station in the middle of Podunk Florida.
Read more about Vegan Gas Station Food Challenge!
Is Sugar Vegan?

Is sugar vegan? This may not be a question many would even think to ask but the fact is most commercial sugar is filtered through bone char, the literally charred bones of animals- cows in the case of the sugar industry. So what’s a vegan to do?
Read more about Is Sugar Vegan?
Is Birth Control Vegan?

Is birth control vegan? Are there animal bits in your naughty bits? Believe it or not, most birth control methods are not vegan as they are either tested on animals, contain animal products, or both. I run you through the most common methods.
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V-Dog Review & Discount For You!

I’ve gotten a lot of questions about what I feed my vegan dog, Ooby. So today, I’m finally answering! Most people, vegans included, don’t realize that you can feed your pets vegan food. We take a look at why you should.
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Is A Vegan Diet Too EXTREME!?

Is a vegan diet too EXTREME?? In this video, we compare the extreme nature of various dietary practices. How does your diet measure up? What does it take to produce the food you eat? What all has to happen to make your meal?
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Can Pets Be Vegan? What’s Really in Pet Food?

This video is about how we are feeding our pets TO DEATH. aside from the moral implications of what we feed our animals, there are very valid health concerns related to many of the lesser-known ingredients in common pet foods.
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What Is REALLY In Your Food?

How much do you really know about what is in your food? Let’s take a look inside and brave the disturbing details of the less obvious of food ingredients.
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