Beef Industry Fighting Back
The NCBA issued a statement in protest of a contest sponsored by the USDA and first lady Michelle Obama which encourages kids to come up with their own meat-free recipes. Saying the contest contributes to the “misconception that meat is over-consumed in the U.S.,” the industry fails to acknowledge that a high-meat diet does indeed […]
Former U.S. President Sticking to Vegan Diet
Many people know former U.S. President Bill Clinton has become a vegan. Clinton was often made fun of for his junk food breaks during earlier public life but after he was diagnosed with heart disease, he is giving veganism a serious run. Clinton has already achieved remarkable weight loss and appears very healthy in recent […]
Save Money, Improve Your Health With Beans and Grains
Rodale published this interesting article on how eating beans and grains instead of meat makes more economic sense than most people think — by lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs. (One poll showed people spend more on cheap junk food during hard times than on health food.) It also pays to cook your own beans […]
Vegan Bakers Make Headlines
Nia Froome, founder of Mamma Nia’s Vegan Bakery, has won a young entrepreneur award and will meet President Obama later this month. Ms. Froome continues the trend of wowing sweets lovers with tasty baked goods that are dairy-free. Back in June, Chloe Coscarelli stunned the pastry world by winning the Food Networks cupcake contest competing […]
30 Years of PETA
The Huffington Post has put together a collection of PETA advertising over the last 30 years. Say what you will about their controversial methods, they have kept animal rights, the fur-free lifestyle, and vegetarianism in the zeitgeist. PETA also recently celebrated with a gala party in Hollywood on September 26th.
Send Pardoned Turkeys to Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary has announced a campaign to send “pardoned turkeys” to one of their facilities for rescued farm animals. Sign the petition!