We already know that forgoing meat saves lives: it helps protect farmed animals as well as our own personal health. According to Stephanie Feldstein, population and sustainability director for the Center for Biological Diversity, cutting back on burgers may save even more lives than we thought: In her recent article published on Huffington Post, she explains: “Most people don’t think …
Google Proves Vegan “Trend” is Here to Stay: One Year Later
Thanks to celebrity and public figure endorsements such as Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Al Gore; widespread media attention to the abominable conditions in factory farms as captured by undercover investigators; and a clear, nationwide growing investment in human health and sustainable living, interest in and awareness of the benefits of vegan eating are on the rise.
Vegan Popovers Recipe with The Vegg Baking Mix
Love popovers? Me, too — but since these light and airy rolls, which are similar to muffins, are made from an egg batter, it’s been a while since I’ve indulged in one. So when The Vegg rolled out it’s brand new Egg-Free Baking mix, creating vegan popovers seemed like a fun challenge. Would I be able to replicate the texture, …
When is it Too Late to Go Vegan?
Four years ago, my mother became vegan. She was 58. My father is 64, and he is currently transitioning to a plant-based diet. My parents offer just two examples that help demonstrate that it’s Never Too Late to Go Vegan — which also happens to the title of a new and incredibly informative book by Carol J. Adams, Patti Breitman, …
Health Check: What Could be Worse Than Smoking?
Eating meat and dairy may be just as bad for health as smoking, study says It’s no secret that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other plant-based foods is good for our health – whether we’re young or in our senior years. In just the past couple of years alone, as delicious vegan options keep sprouting …
Chipotle Vegan Sofritas Go National
Chipotle has been testing a new vegan product in major cities on the East and West coasts for the past year. The product’s popularity encouraged the company to expand the test into more markets, and now, to the delight of hungry consumers across the country, Chipotle is changing its classic menu for the first time in its 20-year history to …
At The Sochi Olympics, Vegans are Champions
Vegan athletes at the Sochi Olympics To compete in the Olympic Games, athletes must be at their peak physical performance. Russian bobsledder Alexey Voyevoda and Canadian figure skater Meagan Duhamel prove that powerhouse plant-based foods are the way to gain energy, recover quickly and win medals. Meagan Duhamel, competing in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, won a silver medal in team …
10 Dogs Who Eat Plants – and Aren’t Ashamed to Admit it
Sometimes our furry friends do the funniest and most endearing things that we, of course, love to talk about. Sometimes that includes stealthily sneaking around to indulge in delicious foods not necessarily intended for them. Who can blame them though? Everyone loves fruits and veggies! So we’ve collected 10 of our favorite photos of dogs who are demonstrating that, like …
A Lighter Way to Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, show your sweetheart just how much you care by whipping up delicious — and nutritious — homemade treats! Your loved ones will melt over these decadent chocolate strawberry truffles, a special Valentine’s recipe (below) from our good friends at Lighter. They’re loaded with animal-friendly and heart-healthy ingredients like cashews, hemp seeds, flax seeds, and almond milk, and …