There is also strong and growing scientific evidence that a vegetarian diet lowers the risk of developing various types of cancer. Health and nutrition researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of the groundbreaking and best-selling book The China Study found that “no chemical carcinogen is nearly so important in causing human cancer as animal protein.” A recent study funded by …
Beating Heart Disease
Reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. The good news is that clinical studies are showing how, in many cases, heart disease can be prevented — and even reversed — simply by choosing plant-based foods. In fact, a few years …
Feeling Fish
While fish may be unable to vocalize their pain in ways that humans can recognize, the scientific consensus is clear: fish feel pain, much like we do. They’re smart, have good memories, form complex social relationships, and some even use tools. Sadly, overfishing is putting many species on the verge of extinction. The number of aquatic animals killed for human …
Foster Farms Cockroach Infestation Prompts USDA Shutdown
Foster Farms is making headline news again — because of cockroaches. As reported in USA Today, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shut down a Foster Farms chicken processing plant in Livingston, California yesterday, stating that the facility was infested with live cockroaches.
Vegan Couple Runs One Marathon a Day for 366 Days
An Australian couple in their 60s have set a new world record — they’ve run a marathon a day for 366 days in a row! How did this power couple fuel up for their runs? They completed this journey while eating entirely raw vegan foods.
Smoking as Bad for Health as Meat-Heavy Diet, New Study Says
Could meat be the new smoking? Will we someday have school programs dedicated to warning children about the health hazards of eating meat — similar to those that currently warn about the effects of smoking? That day might not be too far away.
Turkey-Free Foods to Gobble Up for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, leave turkey — and all animals — off your plate without missing any holiday fun. You’ll find that many side dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and candied yams can already be easily “veganized” with only a few minor modifications. Try these vegan side dishes at your next holiday feast.
Fruits and Vegetables: Ready for a Marketing Makeover
You’re probably familiar with the highly-marketed slogans “Got Milk?” and “Beef: It’s what’s for dinner”? That’s because every year, federal farm “Checkoff” programs spend more than $500 million to advertise and promote meat, dairy, and eggs to the American public.
Marine Corps Marathon: Vegetarian Army Capt. Wins Women’s Race
An estimated 30,000 runners took the streets of the nation’s capital last Sunday to run in the 38th annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), also known as “The People’s Marathon.” Among the runners was Army Captain Kelly Calway of Manitou Springs, Colorado, who took first place in the women’s race with a time of 2:42:17 — making her the seventh-fastest woman to complete the MCM.