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All Moms Need Your Love on Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating our own mom as well as moms around the world. This special holiday also offers an opportunity to express our compassion for all mothers, including those who sadly spend their lives on factory farms: mother pigs, mother cows, and mother chickens. Here are five reasons to celebrate …

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Animal Rescue Bars: Compassion & Nutrition Rolled into One

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Whether you’re looking for a quick and healthy snack after a workout, something to eat on the way to work or school, or want to take some food with you while traveling, we just discovered a new all-vegan nutrition bar that we know you’re going to love: Animal Rescue Bars! What’s so great about Animal Rescue Bars? First of all, …

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70+ Elected Officials Put Meat-Free Eating on the Political Map for US VegWeek

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There are 52 weeks in a year. Why not make at least one of them meat-free? That’s the idea behind COK’s US VegWeek campaign, which launched in 2009 thanks to the inspiration of Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin. Sen. Raskin was the first lawmaker to sign our 7-Day VegPledge, proudly noting that his participation helps “align my morals with my menu.”  His …

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Gardein Grows with Gluten-Free Line

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We always say that eating vegan doesn’t mean sacrifice — it simply means eating the vegan versions of your favorite foods! That’s why Gardein, purveyor of plant-based meats from chick’n to “beef” to a new fish fillet, is a staple in our kitchens. Now the company has taken one more step to cater to its hungry and health-conscious customers, releasing a new gluten-free …

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Survey Says: 10% of Sweden Now Vegan or Vegetarian

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According to the Independent, a new poll commissioned by Animal Rights Sweden shows that 10% of Swedes identify as vegan or vegetarian — that’s nearly one million people. This number has increased by 4% over the past five years and is expected to rise, particularly among younger demographics, 17% of whom described themselves as vegan or vegetarian. Of the one in 10 Swedes …

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Eating Meat Threatens Wolves, Polar Bears to Extinction

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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 …

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Girl Scout Cookies Go Vegan

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Dating back to 1917, it’s an annual tradition that countless people nationwide look forward to: Girl Scout Cookie season! The sale of these sugary treats helps raise money for Girls Scout troops, it teaches scouts about leadership and money management, and it satiates the American sweet tooth. Fast-forward to 2014: did you know that one of the two commercial bakeries …

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Google Proves Vegan “Trend” is Here to Stay: One Year Later

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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.

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Vegan Popovers Recipe with The Vegg Baking Mix

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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, …