It’s no secret that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other plant-based foods is good for our health. In just the past couple of years alone, as delicious vegan options keep sprouting up everywhere, so too are the number of people touting the many benefits of choosing meat-free meals — including Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Al Sharpton, Ellen Degeneres, Ted Danson, UFC fighter Jake Shields, and Mike Tyson, to name a few.
Have you ever thought back to when the seeds of compassion were planted in your heart?
Nearly 60,000 visitors flocked to Anaheim this past weekend for the Natural Products Expo West — and Compassion Over Killing was there, speaking up for animals! This annual trade show boasts thousands of natural and organic companies, from all over the world, making it a prime location for us to highlight the benefits of choosing animal-friendly foods.
This past weekend, COK super-volunteers Ken Swensen and Robin Lamont set up our educational booth at the 2nd annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival where thousands of people gathered at this two-day event to take a vegan bite out of the big apple.
We had a phenomenal time connecting with passionate veg folks and COK
supporters as well as talking with countless soon-to-be-vegetarians about the many benefits of choosing animal-friendly foods. There was also a lot of interest in our Dunkin’ Cruelty campaign, which encourages Dunkin’ Donuts to offer vegan options.
Agribusiness interests in Iowa desperately don’t want you to see this COK video: In fact, Iowa Ag has been feverishly pushing through a state-level ”ag-gag” bill aimed at criminalizing undercover investigations, like COK’s, that shine a bright light on the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals rampantly found on factory farms. Shamefully, Iowa’s Governor signed this dangerous bill into law late last week.
According to ABC News, today many compassionate parents are raising their children vegan. These conscientious moms and dads recognize that choosing animal-free foods is a wonderful way to keep their children healthy. It’s also a great opportunity to impart important values to the next generation, and best of all, bond in the kitchen!
Earlier this year, Rep. Kurt Schraeder (D-OR, and the only veterinarian in the Congress) introduced the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments (HR 3798) that outlines a ban on the use of barren battery cages on egg factory farms nationwide. In addition to providing hens with more living space and environmental enrichments such as perches, nesting areas, and scratching areas so hens can engage in more natural behaviors, it also mandates that all egg cartons sold in the U.S. include a label that clearly identifies the method of production (i.e. “Eggs from Caged Hens”).
A brand new incredible, edible egg-free product has just hit the market, making vegan eating even easier and tastier than ever before. The Vegg is a versatile egg yolk replacer that can be used (instead of eggs) in a wide range of recipes, and you can even use it straight as a liquid “yolk” for dipping toast. In fact, it looks, smells, and even tastes like eggs – but without all the cruelty.
Ever wonder why the pork and beef industries routinely cut animals’ testicles out without painkiller? Well, you might be surprised by what one industry journal is recommending factory farmers tell you.