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The “ICK” Factor – About the Meat People Eat

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While Anthony Bourdain may trump all with his penchant for gross-out food, there are several items considered staples in the average American diet that you might surprisingly find just as disgusting. 

We’re not talking about pink slime and meat glue. We’re not even talking about food contaminated with pesticides, hormones, or antibiotics, though that’s not a delicious thought either. We’re talking BUGS and BODILY FLUIDS. You heard us. Need to know more? Just keep a paper bag handy!

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VegWeek Feedback: Changing Minds and Saving Lives

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Last week, we told you about how VegWeek 2012 (April 23-29) was a tremendous success: there were more VegPledge
sign-ups, restaurant specials, events, and media coverage than ever before!

Well, the good news doesn’t stop there. Although VegWeek may be over, we continue to receive inspiring feedback from hundreds of VegPledgers about how VegWeek gave them the jumpstart needed to keep standing up for animals, the planet, and their health every time they sit down to eat!

Here are a few stories we want to share: 

Find Your Bliss with Vegan Whole Foods

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mewithbook.jpgYes, it’s true that VegWeek 2012—an exciting week of veg-friendly events and restaurant specials—is over, BUT whether you’ve been veg for 30 years, or just since you took the VegWeek VegPledge last week, here’s something new to get excited about:

Chef Christy Morgan’s new book, Blissful Bites! This gorgeous collection suggests simple, beautiful, delicious meal ideas using mainly whole foods—you know, all the stuff that comes from the produce department and in those bulk bins at the grocery store! With this book you can finally:

VegWeek Success: Thousands Go Meat Free for One Week!

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founding farmersOur fourth annual VegWeek wrapped up yesterday, exactly one week after Earth Day, and it was a resounding success! The weeklong celebration highlighting the many benefits and flavors of vegetarian eating included more Veg Pledge sign-ups, more restaurant specials in more states, more events from coast to coast, and more media coverage than ever before.