Hello, and a happy jubilee from the nation’s capital! This post is very aptly named as I am currently writing from an express train to central London (thanks to the wonder that is on-board wifi). Since I left you last, I’ve managed to pack away my life into boxes, (which are now hopefully en route…
Veganism
Arabs and Veganism: The Difference Between Acceptance and Understanding
When I flew home for Winter break, I ended up in a heated debate with some extended family members about veganism and Islam , which compelled me to justify how I thought veganism was in fact in line with my spiritual beliefs. That encounter aside, I was pleasantly surprised at just how accepting and open my…
Top Tips for the Newly Vegan (or Health Conscious) Eater
Thanks for all the kind words about my half-marathon – it was a truly unforgettable experience and I’m glad you all enjoyed reading the re-cap as much as I did writing it! Anyways, on to the topic du jour. I (along with vegans everywhere I’m sure) am met with a spectrum of reactions from people…
“Muslims Can’t be Vegan” – Where Veganism and Religion Collide
This post is part of a series called “Why Vegan?”, in which I try to shed some light on the how’s and why’s of my Veganism. *** I’ve been wanting to do this post for a long time – but I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure if I should. Religion is always a touchy subject…
Why Vegan? – FAQ
As I mentioned in my first “Why Vegan?” post, my recent trip back home to Bahrain was filled with a lot of questions from friends and family about my new (to them) eating habits and lifestyle, so naturally an FAQ post was forthcoming. Just a forewarning – the answers to some of these may seem fairly…