Vegan eating can have a powerful, positive impact not only on animals and the planet, but on our health, too. And research finds that a shift toward plant-based foods can also fight hunger. A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that if the United States went vegan, it could feed millions more people, while the …
Meat is so last year! In fact, as consumers grow increasingly concerned about animal welfare, more and more are choosing kinder, healthier, and more sustainable plant-based foods. Even meat industry news seems to be taking notice. Poultry industry site, WATTAgNet, has just published thoughts on “why plant-based eating will increase in 2018.” “Last year, plant-based proteins became more mainstream, thanks …
Just a day after Compassion Over Killing released a gut-wrenching new investigation of Tyson Foods and a petition asking Tyson, among other requests, to shift toward vegan proteins, the nation’s largest chicken producer did just that: increasing its investment in plant-based company, Beyond Meat. Even Tyson’s CEO, Tom Hayes, seems to know protein is moving toward a vegan future. When asked …
Searching for a new source of inspiration for your plant-based kitchen? Look no further! These vegan gurus are actively contributing to the vegan community via instagram, and their recipes are just as delicious as they are colorful. Nina Gabriela (@naturally_nina_) is most popular for her “nourish bowls” which usually contain beans, grains, nuts and veggies to satisfy every plant-based …
Get Ready. Set. Go: Compassion Over Killing is excited to launch our new video series, Vegan-Strong Athletes! We’ll be featuring numerous sports and fitness stars who are healthy, strong, and powered by plants. In our first video, we talk with ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll, who shares the inspiring story of how a whole-foods, plant-based diet completely transformed his life. He’s …
It’s Earth Week – and almost Earth Day (April 22)! Study after study confirms that animal agriculture is a leading cause of environmental degradation. Nine billion farmed animals are killed for us to eat each year — in the US alone, most suffering in confinement and filthy conditions on factory farms. This mass-scale animal farming is not only devastating to the …
According to the new CEO of Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat producers in the world, “Plant-based protein is growing almost, at this point, a little faster than animal-based, so I think the migration may continue in that direction.” In a Fox Business article, “Tyson Foods CEO: The Future of Food Might Be Meatless,” Tyson’s Tom Hayes said: “If you take a …
Plant-based eating has been in the spotlight recently, from being named the hottest trend in fast-casual food to making the menu at this year’s World Health Summit. Plants are no longer a side dish, and market research firm Mintel is taking note, including plant-based foods in its annual report on global food and drink trends this year. According to the report, …
There are so many reasons to choose vegan foods—billions, in fact. Sadly, more than nine billion birds, pigs, and cows are killed each year for food in the U.S. (and that staggering number doesn’t include the billions more aquatic animals who suffer the same fate annually). Thankfully, with more and more vegan options sprouting up, it’s easier than ever before to …