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Here are the top places for delicious vegan food options I have discovered, trialed, and tasted (many a time) as a student at the University of Galway – Bon Appétit! The Gourmet Offensive (previously known as The Falafel Bar, to the OGs) (Address: 52 Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 K7D7) Greens & Co. (Address: 4 Henry…

Introduction Non-communicable diseases are the biggest killer worldwide (Lopez-Gil et al., 2020). These include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancers. Metabolic syndrome increases one’s risk of developing any of these concerning diseases drastically – not a position one wants to find themselves in. So, as is widely known and expressed, prevention is always the…

Introduction – A Vegan Encounter On the very first day of my college journey for my bachelor’s degree in General Science, back in 2016, I had an encounter that would set the course for a profound and exciting transformation in my life. It was a chance meeting with someone who identified as vegan – a…

On the 24th of May, I attended a very interesting virtual panel discussion. As the title suggests, it was on the topic of plant-based diets and public policy. This is right up my street and I could not wait to attend once I found out about it, thanks kindly to one of my supervisors who…