Natalie Portman Describes Being Vegan As 'Basic Empathy'

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May 21, 2025

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Lentils And Rice With Caramelized Onions

Try this lentil and rice with caramelized onions originating from Levant. This vegan recipe is wholesome and filling

PBN Podcast

HERE’S WHY AMLA FRUIT IS THE NUMBER 1 SUPERFOOD - Dr. Khambatta S03E09

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Vegan Doctor Reveals Why Some People Quit Plant-Based Diets

Dr Garth Davis has explained why some people quit their plant-based diets, and it's all to do with false beliefs about protein.

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‘Vegan McDonald’s’ Mr Charlie’s Announces Major Expansion

Mr Charlie's, which has been dubbed the "vegan McDonald's," has expanded with 18 new locations in Arizona, USA.

Natalie Portman Describes Being Vegan As 'Basic Empathy'

Actor and activist Natalie Portman has described her choice to go vegan as “basic empathy" that she understood even as a child

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