tag: vegetarianism

7 Habits that Are Good for You & the Planet

Our thoughts, actions, practices, and habits affect our health, but they also have an impact on the health of others and the health of our planet. Realizing this undeniable fact gives us the opportuni…

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Celebrate World Vegetarian Day October 1

By Dana Shultz for Diets in Reviews Vegetarians and those interested in a meat-free diet will have some common ground to stand on this Monday. October 1 marks World Vegetarian Day, an event founde…

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Gallup Asks Americans if They’re Vegan for the First Time

In a July 2012 Gallup poll, Americans were questioned about whether or not their diets included animal and dairy products, and 2 percent of the population responded that they were vegan. This amounts …

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Vegetarians Don’t Get Enough Protein: Myth or Fact?

Vegetarians often hear from their flesh-eating friends that they're not getting enough protein. Guess what, even average vegetarians may eat TOO much protein. Another nutrition myth busted!…

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Is It Ethical to Be a Vegetarian?

Just this morning, before sending my child off to school, I read him a chapter of a children’s book called E is for Environment – a sort of ethical and environmental primer for young minds (otherwise …

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10 Rock Star Vegetarians

Below are ten of the many vegetarian musicians and singers. There are many more. Note that several of the videos don't reference vegetarianism, but were chosen because they at least provide a sens…

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G is for Go Vegetarian Once A Week

One less meat-based meal a week helps the planet and your diet. For example: It requires 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef. For each hamburger that originated from animals raised on …

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Bigger Threat to Global Warming – Cars or Cows?

"Now should be environmental vegetarianism's big moment," writes Ben Adler in the article "Are Cows Worse Than Cars," found in The American Prospect. "Global Warming is the single biggest threat to th…

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Vegetarian…Wine?

Wait...vegetarian wine? But wine is made of grapes! True, but like white sugar, wine can go through some processing that involves animal products. With wine, the troublesome ingredients come into pl…

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Veg Out: Great Tips and Yummy Recipes

By Bryce Edmonds, Natural Solutions Ask a roomful of vegetarians why they decided to make the meat-free leap, and you’ll likely get a roomful of answers. Some might love animals. Some might hav…

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