How to be vegan in Amman. Where to buy vegan products, where to eat and activism.
If you’re looking to support local farmers, go organic, eat healthier, or just get out and about on the weekend, then you need to check out Jordan’s first organic market – Souq Al Shams Farmers’ Market. You can find it every Friday from 11 am to 6 pm at Wild Jordan Center in Jabal Amman. For … More Souq Al Shams Organic Farmers’ Market and Fruit & Vegetable Delivery
After investigating about the presence of Monsanto in Jordan and the large quantities of chemical pesticides and fertilizers being used, I have been trying my hardest to go organic. A few times a week I get a Whatsapp broadcast from Yanboot Organic Farms with their products available for delivery. I must admit, I haven’t tried their delivery … More Brunch in Amman – Yanboot Organic Farms
I’ve never been a huge organic food junkie. Part of me thinks it’s not all that it seems to be, a fad and overpriced. But after moving to Jordan and investigating more into the amount of pesticides on the produce (not to mention the presence of Monsanto), I decided it’s time to start scoping out … More Organic Fruits & Veggies Delivered to Your Doorstep – Jabbok Farms Amman
I’m personally not a big fan of tofu or tempeh, but many vegans and vegetarians (herbivores and carnivores too!) can’t live without these protein-packed “meat substitutes”. Never heard of them? Here’s a brief rundown of tofu vs. tempeh: Now that you know what these two “t” foods are, here are two places in Amman where you can find … More Where to find tempeh & tofu in Amman
As a self-proclaimed lazy vegan, I consume a lot of oatmeal/muesli/cereal and this means I also go through a lot of non-dairy milk. When I was living in Spain I had my favorite brand, which to my surprise, they also sell in Jordan…but at 3x the price. Because of this, I started to look for … More Vegan in Amman – The best non-dairy “milk”
Being American, it’s a given that peanut butter is going to be a necessity in my cupboard, no matter where I live in the world. In Amman, most every supermarket carries peanut butter, but the downside is, the ones I’ve found on the shelves are all full of additives like unhealthy hydrogenated oils. Even Skippy “Natural” has sugar, … More All Natural Nut Butters – Peanut Better
In the heart of the Abdoun neighborhood, between the 4th and 5th Circles, you will find Seed Healthy, a gourmet, deli-style grocery. You can choose to take-away any of their menu items, grab a seat at one of the tables set-up on their small outdoor terrace or dine-in at the 3 stools set-up at the … More Vegan-friendly Restaurants in Amman – Seed
A question I always get is “how are you finding it to be vegan in Jordan?” My answer is always this: “Easy! There’s no problem at all!” It’s true, Middle Eastern cuisine does include a lot of meat dishes, but from what I’ve seen, the menu at any restaurant always has a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. … More Vegetarian & Vegan-friendly restaurants in Amman
Though Jordanians love their lahmeh (meat), it is not hard to be a vegan in this country. Middle Eastern cuisine is full of options for both vegans and vegetarians alike. Though falafel, hummus and pita bread are delicious, there are plenty of other ways to keep your stomach full and happy without straying from vegetarianism or veganism. Below are some of … More Vegan-friendly menu options in Jordan
One of the most important causes for me is animal welfare, so naturally, I try to avoid any products that are tested on animals. Upon arriving in Jordan, I found it very hard to buy bath products (shampoo, conditioner, soaps, body lotion, toothpaste, etc.) and cosmetics that are NOT tested on animals. However, with time, I … More Where to buy Cruelty Free Cosmetics in Amman
