i'm an animal too https://imananimaltoo.com/ Contemplating ideas, observations and thoughts about our relationship with non-human animals Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:37:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 A Vegan’s Voyage: Plant-Based Gems in Paris and Aix-en-Provence https://imananimaltoo.com/a-vegans-voyage-plant-based-gems-in-paris-and-aix-en-provence-2/ https://imananimaltoo.com/a-vegans-voyage-plant-based-gems-in-paris-and-aix-en-provence-2/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:04:19 +0000 https://imananimaltoo.com/?p=2547 Paris and Aix-en-Provence—two cities synonymous with culinary excellence, and rich food traditions. But can they deliver for plant-based food enthusiasts? Familiar with global vegan trends—especially in Europe—I was confident that these iconic French destinations would not disappoint. From cozy cafés to innovative bistros, we had delicious, ethical, and nourishing meals—everything was très bon! Vegan or curious?...

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/dairy-a-dark-story/feed/ 6 My favorite plant-based swaps! https://imananimaltoo.com/my-favorite-plant-based-swaps/ https://imananimaltoo.com/my-favorite-plant-based-swaps/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:46:43 +0000 https://imananimaltoo.com/?p=2354 Going vegan has never been easier with lots of delicious plant-based swaps on the market and plenty of new ones rapidly and constantly appearing on the scene. There are vegan alternatives for every animal-based food imaginable, and they are sustainable, cruelty free, and without cholesterol. Imagine that! Ditching dairy, meat, and eggs from your diet is...

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/my-favorite-plant-based-swaps/feed/ 12 Wondering about a plant-based diet? https://imananimaltoo.com/wondering-about-a-plant-based-diet/ https://imananimaltoo.com/wondering-about-a-plant-based-diet/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:57:14 +0000 https://imananimaltoo.com/?p=2283 What do you eat? I’m often asked that question once people find out I’m vegan. The answer may surprise you—lots of good stuff. Plant-based food is yummy, nutritious, satisfying, and diverse. Legumes, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds are the foundation for delicious dishes which provide me with the nutrients I need. If that’s not...

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/wondering-about-a-plant-based-diet/feed/ 11 An interview with Rita Anderson – animal rights activist https://imananimaltoo.com/an-interview-with-rita-anderson-animal-rights-activist-2/ https://imananimaltoo.com/an-interview-with-rita-anderson-animal-rights-activist-2/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:34:12 +0000 https://imananimaltoo.com/?p=2194 Rita Anderson is a person you meet once in a lifetime. She’s compassionate, brave, passionate, and has a clear set of values. Fortunately, she’s also a good friend of mine. Following her values, she has worked tirelessly and selflessly to help defenseless animals. When I met Rita, I thought I loved animals and was sensitive to...

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/an-interview-with-rita-anderson-animal-rights-activist-2/feed/ 20 What about the next pandemic? https://imananimaltoo.com/2021/06/02/what-about-the-inevitable-next-pandemic/ https://imananimaltoo.com/2021/06/02/what-about-the-inevitable-next-pandemic/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:30:10 +0000 http://imananimaltoo.com/?p=1903 A recent United Nations report, Preventing the Next Pandemic: Zoonotic diseases and how to break the chain of transmission, warns us of the rise in emergence of animal-borne diseases due to exploitation of wildlife and habitat destruction, a result of our increased demand for animal protein. The report recommends to reduce this demand.

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/2021/06/02/what-about-the-inevitable-next-pandemic/feed/ 19 My Thanksgiving discoveries https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/11/23/my-thanksgiving-discoveries/ https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/11/23/my-thanksgiving-discoveries/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:16:57 +0000 http://imananimaltoo.com/?p=1776 Years ago, when I first arrived to the U.S. from Israel, I didn’t know much about Thanksgiving. The impression I got from the people around me and the media, was that the focus of the holiday is food, more specifically the turkey. I confess, as someone who is very fond of birds, viewing turkeys as food,...

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/11/23/my-thanksgiving-discoveries/feed/ 15 Superiority, who is the other and why? https://imananimaltoo.com/superiority-who-is-the-other-and-why/ https://imananimaltoo.com/superiority-who-is-the-other-and-why/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:39:15 +0000 http://imananimaltoo.com/?p=1700 Dedicated to my beloved father, Israel Katz, 1924-2002 Superiority. Exploitation. Injustice. Violence. Those loaded words are front and center in our lives. I care deeply about those issues. It was my family’s history that initially ignited my thinking and shaped my views about them. It eventually led me to my passion and activism for the ultimate...

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/superiority-who-is-the-other-and-why/feed/ 14 Berlin, veganism and the coronavirus https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/04/23/berlin-veganism-and-the-coronavirus/ https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/04/23/berlin-veganism-and-the-coronavirus/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:46:02 +0000 http://imananimaltoo.com/?p=1580 Upon returning from a recent trip to Berlin we looked forward to writing a blog post about this thought provoking city and our vegan culinary adventures. Alas, it was mid March, and within a few days our world had changed drastically – the coronavirus wreaked havoc everywhere. We were apprehensive about sharing our delicious dining experiences...

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]]> https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/04/23/berlin-veganism-and-the-coronavirus/feed/ 14 Confession of a Tree Hugger https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/02/17/confession-of-a-tree-hugger/ https://imananimaltoo.com/2020/02/17/confession-of-a-tree-hugger/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2020 22:20:04 +0000 http://imananimaltoo.com/?p=1488 One of my favorite things in the world is trees. I’ve planted them since I was a kid. It’s an exquisite pleasure placing their delicate roots in the soil and watching them grow, harbor animals, and change with the seasons. So, you’d think I’d be elated reading the news about the initiative to combat climate change...

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