One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
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Here, I share with you my ongoing journey towards optimum health, my love for fitness and all things hummus as well as my occasional musings and tips on leading a vegan lifestyle in a culture that doesn't always embrace vegans or vegetarians with arms wide open.
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
Before you say it – I know what you’re thinking. Christmas is days away and I’ve only just gotten around to posting this guide now?! In my defense, I don’t really celebrate Christmas. I mean, sure I do indulge in a little bit of holiday cheer (chiefly by partaking in the annual office Secret Santa gift exchange and ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
It’s already April – how did that happen? In any case, I’ll cease with the mindless ramblings about time’s ability to fly by and dive straight into today’s post, an update on my living with less March challenge. To summarise the essence of the challenge, the idea was to embark on a month-long journey of minimalism ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
While I typically like to pride myself in being a fairly balanced and well-rounded person, the truth is I haven’t been feeling all that fantastic lately. Even though the year has been off to a good start, a combination of self-inflicted anxiety about the future coupled with an unfortunate series of events concerning both family and ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
Ah the wonderful world of vegan protein powder. It is a world I’ve come to know relatively well since I started my health and fitness journey over 6 years ago now (anyone else starting to feel old?). While I definitely haven’t tried all of the brands out there as there are always a bounty of new ones ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
A year ago, I was back in the salon for about the umpteenth time that month, getting ready for one of a string of weddings and engagement parties I’d been invited to. I was just about to crack open a book when a little girl who couldn’t have been older than 9 came timidly trailing into ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
A quick thank you to all the wonderful ladies who shared their thoughts on last week’s controversial post, it wasn’t easy to put out there, but in retrospect, I’m very glad that I did. Moving away from feminine hygiene, but in the same vein of pursuing a more sustainable lifestyle, what I will share with you ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
Ladies and gentlemen, the day has finally come. A few months ago (four, to be exact) I decided to finally take the plunge and purchase a DivaCup. While I have been dying to share my thoughts on it, I toyed with the idea of whether or not it would be appropriate for fear that it ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
There’s no doubt about it – veganism is definitely on its way to becoming mainstream. With far more than just a handful of celebrities publicly backing plant-based diets, governments urging countries to cut down on meat consumption and trend data showing an spike in interest for vegan products, we can safely say that veganism is not just for ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
While the last four years have seen me become pretty adept at building a vegan pantry, I’m the first to admit that veganising my wardrobe and make-up bag has been a slow and gradual process. Last summer I shared some of my top vegan beauty product picks, and I’m happy to report that my repertoire is ..read more
One Arab Vegan | Lifestyle
2y ago
One of the hardest things about making the switch from an omni to vegetarian or vegan diet is having to completely reassess the contents of your kitchen cupboards. Regular readers of this blog will know that my journey to veganism was gradual – I stopped eating red meat and poultry at the age of 12 ..read more