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Did Going Vegan Make Me Lactose Intolerant? The Great Dairy Betrayal
I've noticed a strange and fascinating phenomenon, a story I hear time and time again from friends and in online communities. It goes...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 228 min read
Did Going Vegan Give Me IBS?
I think anyone with a sensitive digestive system knows The Fear. It’s that specific, cold-sweat-inducing anxiety that hits right after...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 227 min read
Did God Say We Should Be Vegan? 🙏 A Theological Deep Dive
Here in Finland, there is no celebration more cherished than Midsummer, or Juhannus . As the country tips towards the longest day of the...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 218 min read
What Does Science Say About Being Vegan? 🧑🔬 A Deep Dive into the Data
There's a sacred Finnish ritual that happens every summer. You escape the city and go to the mökki , the humble summer cottage, usually...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 219 min read
What Did Jesus Say About Veganism? 🙏 An Honest Look at the Scriptures
There's a unique silence you can only find deep within a Finnish forest. You step off the path, past the towering pines and silvery birch...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 218 min read
What Did Einstein Say About Veganism? 🧑🔬 The Mind of a Genius on a Meatless Diet
An exploration of Albert Einstein's personal letters, quotes, and evolving views on vegetarianism, animal rights, and the future of human...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 218 min read
Do Vegans Live Longer? The Secret to a Long (and Healthy) Life
It’s late afternoon on a glorious Monday in July. Here in Helsinki, the sun is taking its sweet time setting, casting long shadows and...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 219 min read
Can veganism cause infertility?
It’s just past six in the evening on a long summer Sunday here in Helsinki. The light lingers, soft and golden, painting the city in hues...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 208 min read
Can veganism cause hypothyroidism?
It’s a pleasant midsummer evening here in Konala, Helsinki. The sun is still hanging around, refusing to admit it’s nighttime—a classic...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 209 min read
Can veganism cause kidney stones?
Let’s talk about a very specific type of misery. A misery so exquisite, so uniquely agonizing, that those who have experienced it form an...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 2010 min read
Beyond Tofu: 20 Mind Blowing Vegan Recipes That Don't Suck.
Let's have an honest chat. When you hear the words "vegan food," what's the first image that pops into your head? Be truthful. For many,...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 2019 min read
Can a Vegan Diet Lower Your Blood Pressure?
A deep dive into how plant based eating impacts hypertension, and whether ditching meat and dairy is the secret weapon for managing high...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 2011 min read
Can Veganism cause Diabetes?
I have a strange hobby, which is to occasionally plunge myself into the deepest, darkest corners of the internet's health and wellness...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 207 min read
Can veganism cause SIBO? A Gut-Wrenching Investigation
I remember the phone call from a friend of mine. She was a few years into her vegan journey and, by all accounts, should have been...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 206 min read
Can Veganism cause hair loss?
I think we can all agree that there are certain universal moments of quiet, domestic horror that unite humanity. Finding a forgotten,...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 207 min read
Is Veganism Actually Good for the Environment? A Reality Check.
It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon here in Konala, Helsinki. The sky is a pleasant, non-threatening shade of blue, the birds are chirping,...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 205 min read
Why Does My Tofu Always Taste Like Cardboard?
In Italy, they have a concept called la dolce vita , the sweet life. It’s about beauty, pleasure, and enjoying the richness of every...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 205 min read
Vegan Cocktails: Boozy Sips Without Hidden Dairy
The sun is still high in the sky over Helsinki, which is frankly messing with my internal clock. It's almost 8 PM on a Saturday, yet it...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 195 min read
DIY Vegan Cheese: From Cashews to Cultured Magic
Growing up in my hometown of Torino, Italy, cheese wasn’t just food. It was a culture, a religion, a way of life packed into glorious,...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 196 min read
Vegan Baking Secrets: Egg and Dairy Substitutes That Actually Work
It’s Saturday night here in Helsinki, the sky is still stubbornly bright, and it feels like the perfect time to talk about life’s most...
Emanuele Bortolotto
Jul 196 min read
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