If you’re like a lot of people living a plant-based lifestyle, your relatives may not share your enthusiasm for veggies, fruits, and Field Roast. And since the holidays usually mean lots of potentially challenging family time, ‘Tis the season for stress! But dinner with your meat-eating family doesn’t have to be miserable. True, it can be tough to sit next to someone chowing down …
Just Mayo is still mayo, says FDA According to a new ruling by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Just Mayo, which is made without eggs, can still be called mayo. And while this may not have been a debate in most consumers’ minds, the egg industry has tried to thwart the success of this popular plant-based product that has …
If you’re scrambling to fulfill the last of your holiday gift list, cookbooks are always a win. You’ll be helping friends and loved ones enhance their kitchen skills, all while subtly spreading the vegan message. Because people need to know plant-based foods are just as delicious (if not more so!) than the alternative. There may only be only a handful of …
When it comes to the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, Dr. Michael Greger is an encyclopedia of knowledge. A doctor, lecturer and founder of NutritionFacts.org, he’s an invaluable resource for shooting down the many misconceptions about a veg diet. Dr. Greger just released a compellingly titled new book: How Not to Die. In it, he talks about how the vast majority …
Back in his Mr. Olympia days, Arnold Schwarzenegger was all about the meat. But the Governator has gotten way wiser with age. These days, the actor slash politician is no fan of animal agriculture; he’s well aware of the industry’s devastating impacts, and isn’t afraid to talk about it. As part of his attendance at the Paris climate talks this week, he publicly suggested …
December has (already) arrived, and the number of shopping days ’til gift-giving time is rapidly dwindling. DON’T PANIC! For the humane holiday shopper, we’ve got lots of suggestions. Our gift guide is all about amazing companies who generously support Compassion Over Killing’s life-saving work! Each makes fantastic, cruelty-free creations, so supporting them during the season of giving will make everyone smile. Dr. Bronner’s …
The powers that be say pork is dangerous — and people across the pond are listening. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meats like bacon and hot dogs cause cancer — sales have dropped significantly in the U.K., reports The Guardian. “Supermarkets across the UK reported a £3m drop in sales of sausages and bacon in the two weeks …
When it comes to animals who people consider warm and fuzzy, fish are typically overlooked. Given their cold-blooded biology and underwater residence, it can be more difficult to relate to them than their mammalian counterparts. And because they look, act, and live very differently from animals we’re used to interacting with, we often assume fish can’t feel pain (they don’t scream, …
As our recent investigation inside a pig slaughterhouse uncovers, animal agriculture is hell on earth for pigs. These intelligent, inquisitive animals have complex social bonds and unique personalities — all buried and ignored beneath the horrors of animal agribusiness. Pigs are considered one of the smartest animals in the world and they’re incredibly playful. In fact, they’re pretty much just …