Earth to Body’s mantra is “green vibes, strong tribe, long lives”. This 100% plant-based gym and café in Croydon in Melbourne’s outer east breaks traditional training norms and promotes inspiring group-based training with an immersive community spirit. Founders Chrissy and Adrian were free to chat about their vision for Earth to Body Gym and Café, and how they took the journey to create a game-changing fitness model. Plus, we talk about supporting everyday athletes and vegan food businesses, being a part of their tribe and where you can get you’re your protein if you’re vegan. Chrissy and Adri ..read more

Brunswick is the northern cousin of vegan Fitzroy. With its own personality and tramline, Brunswick beckons Melbourne’s vegans with the promise of great vegan food. Sydney Road is dotted with many spots for a vegan meal and vegan-friendly experiences. All courses are covered! Here’s my pick of the bunch that won’t leave you hungry. Run to Paradisescape for vegan Asian fusion food Paradisescape is a fusion seasonal vegetarian restaurant where the bulk of options are vegan. Dine for a long lunch. This is where you find meals that are packed with flavour and made from organic ingredients. Dine ..read more

Veganism inspires people to be of service for a greater cause. Through her vegan events company Cause & Events, Astrella is doing just that in Melbourne. Astrella curates fun and inspiring fundraiser events that raise money for not-for-profit organisations and invites local vegan makers to be a part of the fun. I spoke to Astrella about how her vegan events are helping others and attracting vegan guests as well as non-vegans. Astrella, when did you decide to go vegan and what was your reason why? “I think it might have been around May 2016 when I watched Cowspiracy and I went from, ‘I’m In ..read more

We all know that Melbourne is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in Australia. But where can you go for a cheap vegan food deals? Here are some of the latest cheap vegan food deals the inner city of Melbourne has to offer. There are tasty midweek vegan deals plus some sneaky offers that will get you some cheap drinks, too. All locations are vegetarian with vegan options or all vegan. Slide into Sable for pizzas, pastas and parmas Sable is known for the best bagels and cookies in town. But get in the door for cheap and tasty deals during the week and on weekends.  Book a table on a Wedn ..read more

If I can use a cliché, then this month’s edition of The Vegan View is jam-packed. Vegan jam, that is. You’ll find a number of stories from fungi that eats clothing waste, to new vegan cleaning products, to vegan daytrip ideas here in Victoria, new snacks and treats to try plus a couple of vegan recipes. Dive in and consume all the vegan goodness in this edition. Pana packs frozen desserts into bigger tubs The delicious Aussie chocolate and frozen dessert maker Pana has now released 950ml sized tubs. You can now get these bumper sizes of your favourite frozen dessert flavours, plus three new on ..read more

Vegan Easy and Vegan Australia – together with Animal Liberation Victoria – are hosting yet another special Vegan Easy Challenge in celebration of World Vegan Month next month. According to Vegan Easy, more than 50% of people who sign up for the Vegan Easy Challenge do so for health and fitness reasons. For this year’s challenge, Vegan Easy and Vegan Australia have partnered with Caitlin Adler of Plant Forged Physique. Caitlin is an accredited sports nutritionist who has put together three new health/fitness meal plans for the occasion. Caitlin has an incredible story to tell, from becoming ve ..read more

Travelling the vegan road also stretches to the vegan clothing we wear. So, how can we dress vegan without causing harm to others? Here are a number of ways you can dress vegan, whether it’s choosing vegan clothing and accessories and dressing more sustainably while supporting local businesses at the same time. Buy new items that will stand the test of time When you buy new items, choose those items that illustrate your style and can stand the test of time. If you choose items that you absolutely love, you’ll get the most wear out of them and will last longer. Support local vegan clothing and ..read more

Earlier this week, the Australian airline QANTAS announced it would remove vegetarian meals from its domestic in-flight menu. Passengers who needed a vegetarian meal would only be offered a vegetarian snack. Overnight, QANTAS reversed its decision due to public pressure. When I heard the news earlier this week, I was crushed. As an Australian vegan gluten-free traveller, I received this news like a kick in the guts. When the ABC — Australia’s national broadcaster — reported on the news earlier this week, they used the headline: “are Qantas vegetarian meals a thing of the past?” In my view, it ..read more

My birthday month always feel strange to me. I don’t like the attention, nor do I like celebrating. But what I do love about my birthday month is that I can make a conscious choice. I can either be of service to myself or I can be of service to other selves. That’s why I volunteer for Lamb Care Australia all-year round, including September. Rather than presents or cards, I’ve suggested to my husband to make a donation to the organisation. If you feel you’d like to do the same, then you can make a donation here. There’s nothing better than making a contribution to help save lives. Whether it’s ..read more

Now that you’re getting ready to travel again, you’ll need a vegan travel bag to go with you on your journey. In Australia, you’ll find a swagger of online and in-store locations where you can find vegan travel bags to suit your travel style. Here’s a list of spots to help you make the best – and most ethical — purchase. Independent Makers Vegan Style If you’re in Melbourne, head to Vegan Style for their handmade cruelty-free and vegan travel bags. The range of unisex bags, backpacks and wallets will suit you travel needs. Bespoke bags will also go perfectly with the many shoe styles you’ll fi ..read more