It's the New Year and thousands of people are starting it off by celebrating Veganuary, a global campaign that encourages people to go vegan in January. This year marks the third annual Veganuary, and it is definitely catching on. The organization is expecting about 50,000 people to pledge in 2016—a significant increase from when it began in 2014 with about 3,000 people. … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Make Chia Seeds A Part Of Your Diet
Not Just for Chia Pets Anymore... While known for growing thin green grass on small clay figurines, chia seeds are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Along with being fun to grow, these tiny seeds can improve your general health and are a pantry essential. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and minerals, it is easier than you think to add chia seeds to … [Read more...]
Why We Need to Stop Calling Veganism a Diet
New Years Resolutions, get-rich-quick schemes and diets all have one thing in common: they are eventually bound to fail. People start them with the best intentions, but after not seeing desired results, they no longer have the will or want to continue. When viewed as a diet, veganism is no different. The key to success is to ditch the word "diet" and opt for a … [Read more...]
You Won’t Believe What Schools are Feeding Kids on Meatless Mondays
The Meatless Mondays movement was launched in 2003, largely to the credit of Sid Lerner and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for a Livable Future. Ever since, through the combined efforts of school officials, legislators, restaurant owners, celebrities, nutritionists and everyday people, Meatless Mondays has gained traction across the U.S. and is … [Read more...]