Mother’s Day is just two days away—this holiday is a wonderful reminder to celebrate our own moms, but it’s also a nice time to reflect on the special bond between the mothers and children of all species.
Got Milk? Hopefully Not – for Health’s Sake
That the w
ord “milk” connotes “good for your bones” is a testament to the success of the dairy industry’s decades-old deceptive marketing strategy. As it turns out, dairy is not, in fact, good for our bones, nor the rest of our health.
Why I’m Running 13.1 Miles for 9 Billion Animals
On May 19—less than one month from now—I’m running the Palos
Verdes Half Marathon
to raise money for Compassion Over Killing. While
I am a long-time runner, I rarely race. So what’s motivating me to get up at
5:00 a.m. to train for 2 hours before work each day for the next 30 days?
World Health Day a Good Time to Examine the World Health Risks of Factory Farming
On April 7, the World Health Organization celebrates World Health Day. As such, it’s a good time to examine an issue that isn’t addressed enough—the significant public health risks of factory farming.
Food Justice: Education and Access the Key to Minority Health
Did you know that April is National Minority Health Month?
Minority populations may have higher health risks due to genetic predisposition, cultural dietary preferences, or socioeconomic or geographic factors limiting access to fairly and sustainably grown, fresh, and healthy foods. This issue is at the core of the food justice movement.
Dying for a Piece of Meat? Yes, it Might Kill You.
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.
Raising Vegan Children: Easy as ABCs
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!
Celebrate American Heart Month with Heart-Healthy Veggie Foods
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s only fitting that February is dedicated as “American Heart Month.”
According to the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at the CDC, one in every three deaths in the U.S. is due to heart-related illnesses. That’s more than 2,200 fatalities per day, making cardiovascular disease the country’s leading cause of death. Moreover, hospitalizations due to these ailments cost upwards of $440 billion in health care expenses and lost productivity—which has a significant impact in a down economy.
Want to Eat, Look and Feel like a Pro Athlete? Go Vegan.
Ok, we can’t guarantee that you’ll be able to serve like Venus or Serena Williams, run like olympian Carl Lewis or do the Tour de France with Dave Zabriskie.
But, if you’re hitting the gym and want to take a page from the pros this year, whether your favorite sport is tennis, running, cycling, triathlon, martial arts, boxing, or bodybuilding, it’s all the same advice: go vegan.