Our everyday eating habits are dominated by two powerful forces - craving and convenience, brought about by the industrialization of the food industry. Thanks to factory farms, our food is now being made faster, cheaper and more abundant. For malnourished societies, this is a godsend. We can now feed more people on our planet. But with this victory comes a price: our dependence … [Read more...]
Could This Small Tax Create Big Change for Americans?
Northern California is making political waves once again, as a new measure in Berkeley and San Francisco will be put to vote in November that could change the way people think about their health. If Proposition D passes, a one cent per ounce tax will be placed on all soft drinks and sodas in Berkeley, CA. As reported on October 8, the soda industry had already spent $1.4 … [Read more...]
If Only You Knew What Chickens Go Through
Do you eat chicken because you are familiar with the scientific literature on them and have decided that their suffering doesn't matter, or do you do it because it tastes good? ― Jonathan S. Foer, Eating Animals When you think of a chicken, it is normal to imagine one clucking around a farm, perhaps pecking for seeds in the dirt, or resting in the cozy sanctuary of a … [Read more...]
The Answer to Solving Childhood Obesity
In April of 2014, a study revealed a continued rise in childhood obesity for children ages two to 19. The study was based on over 14 years of data taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and stressed that not only were these children diagnosed with obesity at a young age, but the risk of remaining obese throughout their lifetime increased as well. How … [Read more...]
Mushrooms: Why You Should Be Eating Them This Fall
Although it is hard saying goodbye to the summer sun, you just cannot deny the wonderful abundance of the fall harvest. Squash, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and of course, pumpkin, are all great but no food group is quite as diverse and nutritionally powerful as fungi - also known as your friendly neighborhood mushroom. Mushrooms: The Secret Superfood Mushrooms are … [Read more...]
Non-Dairy Milk: The Next Big Beverage Sensation
Dunkin' Donuts Offers First Nationwide Non-Dairy Milk Option We have great news for all you vegan coffee fans: the legendary and extremely popular East Coast coffeehouse Dunkin' Donuts announced on September 3 that they have partnered with Blue Diamond to begin offering Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk as a dairy-free option for customers nationwide. In their press … [Read more...]
How To Shop For Vegan Beauty Like A Pro
Scanning labels, poring over ingredient lists, searching for the “V” next to entrees on a menu— these practices are far too familiar for a vegan. We are constant players in a never-ending game of “What’s in this?” This game even extends beyond what we put into our bodies to what we put on our bodies and in our hair too! For vegan women and men alike, vegan beauty products are … [Read more...]
Why Being Vegan Can Save the Drought Crisis
If you've ever been to the western United Sates, you have seen firsthand land affected by droughts. The need for water in this area becomes more and more severe each year. Rivers, reservoirs, and lakes once overflowing have now shrunk or disappeared completely. This problem, however, is far from a national one. All over the world, countries such as China and Spain are also … [Read more...]