Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and research has shown that a plant-based diet can go a long way towards ending this expensive, deadly epidemic. The good news is, The Physician’s Committee for...
Despite what some critics might claim, data from diverse sources continues to demonstrate a growing worldwide interest in plant-based diets. According to Google Trends, a tool that analyzes the relative popularity of search terms over time, the interest...
Grill-to-grill burger battles are frequently found at some of the nation’s biggest foodie fetes. The star-studded South Beach Food & Wine Festival (SOBEWFF), for instance, hosts a Burger Bash every February, usually with Rachel Ray at the helm. Veggie...
When it comes to America’s political system, statistics show her citizens are far from pleased. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, 65 percent of people are dissatisfied with how the government system works. In...
Google’s famous “free food” policy for its employees is admired by many a worker bee worldwide. The company’s 50,000+ staffers can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner from various cafés—plus endless snacks and coffee—all while at...
From posing naked in the shower for PETA to serving lunch at an Arizona prison, Pam Anderson is all about the animals. And now, she’s taking her advocacy into another arena: vegan cooking. Today, Anderson held a...
The history of the famed Hollywood Bowl dates back nearly a hundred years; everyone from Billie Holiday to Judy Garland to Elton John has graced the famous stage, and now the venue is marking...
Vegan meal options aren’t always easy to find (even in four-star restaurants) but behind bars seems an even less likely locale for cruelty-free options. Surprisingly, however, Florida’s Department of Corrections (DC) offers vegan meal options to all...
Hippocrates said it best back in B.C.: “Let food be thy medicine.” Unfortunately, it’s taking today’s medical community a long time to heed his warning. Luckily, a handful of forward-thinking, science-minded organizations and individuals are finally advocating...
The lunch menus at most schools are pretty predictable: chicken nuggets, mystery meat, the oft-celebrated once-a-week pizza day. Rarely are there enough fruits and veggies in the mix. But the Dallas ISD (Independent School District) is thinking...
