Expert forager "Wildman" Steve Brill told me foraging is "as difficult to learn as driving." While you may not have Steve's 30+ years of experience leading foraging tours through Central Park, there’s no reason you can’t forage for tasty greens in your own backyard. One person's weed is another's dinner, after all! Dandelion One of the easiest “weeds” to forage and one of … [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...]
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...]
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...]