The highly anticipated reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series is opening this weekend, and I couldn’t be more excited. The Turtles were a part of my childhood, and I’m thrilled to see Hollywood bringing the series back to life so a new generation can experience the greatness that is Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello. The franchise is great for … [Read more...]
Catskill Animal Sanctuary Turned My Life Upside Down
Catskill Animal Sanctuary My life was turned upside down in 2013 when I visited the Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties, NY. Until that day, I thought I was an animal lover and a person who longed for everyone on earth to have enough food and water to survive. I thought I had been living in harmony with my morals, but I soon discovered I was doing the exact opposite. My … [Read more...]
You Have Probably Consumed Cow Urine
Throughout the seemingly infinite discussions about dietary choices, the subject of meat consumption is an oft-recurring topic of conversation. People have a strong desire to know where meat fits in their diet, and whether or not it fits at all. For those who have been consuming meat products their entire life, it makes sense that disagreements can arise between individuals who … [Read more...]
Milk: Not Fit for Human Babies
As far back as we can remember, our parents told us to drink cow's milk because it will make us grow up big and strong. Who on earth started this rumor? And why on earth do we feed milk to our most precious of beings— our babies? Simply put, cow's milk is not fit for human consumption, let alone that of an infant. In the 1950’s, Big Dairy convinced the government that … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Go Vegan (8 of Them I Bet You Didn’t Know)
1. Health & Longevity Chances are if you're reading this article on a vegan website, you're already familiar with the slew of positive health benefits associated with a plant-based diet. By now everyone knows this: you will live longer and lighter with lower cholesterol and blood pressure on a vegan diet. Is it any wonder veganism is making the rounds in Hollywood? Ellen … [Read more...]