The fifth annual US VegWeek kicks off in less than 2 weeks! This nationwide event, which begins on Earth Day (April 22), offers a fun and supportive way to explore the many flavors and benefits of vegetarian eating.
Thousands of people–including scores of lawmakers–have already agreed to take our 7-day pledge, and it’s not too to sign up! Are you up the for challenge?
Last month, I had the opportunity to live out a vegan dream: touring the Field Roast product factory in Seattle, Washington! It was an honor to see where some of my favorite meatless meat products were made especially since the company is very supportive of Compassion Over Killing. They’re a long-time sponsor of our annual DC VegFest event in the nation’s capital, and they’re also one of the Platinum Sponsors of our US VegWeek campaign (kicking off on April 22) – Be sure to check out Field Roast’s facebook page during US VegWeek for daily updates!
With the growing popularity of vegan eating (it’s even been confirmed by Google!), it’s no wonder that vegetarian festivals are on the rise nationwide, and across the globe. From Seattle, Wash. to Tampa, Fla. to Berlin, Germany, VegFests are a fun way to discover the many benefits, flavors, and joys of choosing animal-friendly foods.
Chef Timothy Cipriano, Director of Food Services of Guilford Public Schools (GPS) in Guilford, Connecticut, touts an unusual and commendable specialty on his LinkedIn profile: “Working with kids to get them to appreciate good wholesome real food.” And that’s exactly why he was recruited by Guilford’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paul Freeman, to ramp up the nutritional integrity of the GPS lunch program.
Even though American’s overwhelmingly oppose genetically engineered meat, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon approve the first-ever genetically modified animal for human consumption: a GMO salmon under the trade name AquAdvantage.
Easter is a celebration of life — and what better way to honor this holiday than by choosing animal-friendly foods and activities that everyone can enjoy?
Sadly, many Easter traditions are centered around eggs, the overwhelming majority of which come from birds intensively confined inside tiny wire battery cages for the entire lives. On these egg factory farms, hens are denied the ability to perform many of their most natural behaviors, including perching, nesting, dust-bathing, foraging, and even walking.
This past weekend the Humane Society of the United States hosted the 27th annual Genesis Awards, a star-studded event that honors news and entertainment media for its role in raising awareness about animal protection issues.
Matt Ruscigno is not your ordinary dietician. When he’s not trekking 3,300 miles cross-country on a bike and running 50-mile races, he’s busy creating a web documentary series on vegan athletes, giving talks about the benefits of vegan food, and consulting others on their own personal eating habits. And he still managed to find a few spare moments to talk with us for this featured interview.
He’s visiting the DC-area this week, so don’t miss your chance to meet him while he’s in town.
“Spring Cleaning” is a phrase many of us are familiar with, and we often use the first warm days of the year to deep clean our houses, update our wardrobes for spring weather, or even reorganize various aspects of our lives. Why not also take this time to reexamine the foods we eat and swap them out for healthier, more humane, and environmentally-friendly options? It’s easy, and we’ve got five simple steps to help you “spring clean” your diet.