Earthlings is an incredibly eye-opening documentary about they way humans use animals. From food, to science, to entertainment, we exploit our fellow creatures to no end. It is disturbing and disheartening to see just how brutal humans can be, and then to realize that these horrible practices are accepted as part of our every day …
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Feb
22
Meatless Monday #22: Taco Salad
Add all or some of the following (choose what you like or what you have on hand): Lettuce Tomato Onion Cilantro Avocado Black beans Corn Jalapeno Black olives Soy chorizo/Meatless crumbles Salsa Cheese/Soy cheese Sour cream/Vegan sour cream Crumbled tortilla chips Related Posts: Meatless Monday #42: Tostadas and A Twist on Pico Meatless Monday …
Feb
19
Milk Alternatives
To follow up on yesterday’s post about the cruelty and abuse in the dairy industry, here is a list of compassionate, healthy, just as tasty (and in my humble opinion, more tasty) alternatives to milk. Plus, all dairy-free milks are cholesterol free. Soy Milk The most widely available dairy-free milk is soy milk, which can …
Feb
18
The Dairy Disaster
A recent Mercy For Animals undercover investigation of the dairy industry made huge headlines. In case you missed the buzz, here’s the bottom line: The vast majority of dairy cows live a life of abuse, neglect, and painful mutilation. The investigation revealed: Cows with bloody open wounds, prolapsed uteruses, pus-filled infections, and swollen joints, apparently …
Feb
17
How Much Is Too Much?
“Men dig their graves with their own teeth and die more by those fated instruments than the weapons of their enemies.” -Thomas Moffett, Health’s Improvement, 1600 AD Many health experts remind us not to eat “too much” meat. When deciding how much is “too much,” consider these facts: Eating more than 3-5 ounces of meat …
Feb
15
Meatless Monday #21: Tempeh
Tempeh (pronounced “tem-pay”) is a soy protein, like tofu but with a much thicker texture and more flavor. Tempeh is a complete protein food that contains all the essential amino acids. It is very nutritive and contains many health promoting phytochemicals such as isoflavones. The soy protein and isoflavones have many health benefits. Isoflavones strengthen …
Feb
10
It’s Personal (or is it?)
From the Washington Post, by James E. McWilliams I gave a talk in South Texas recently on the environmental virtues of a vegetarian diet. As you might imagine, the reception was chilly. In fact, the only applause came during the Q&A period when a member of the audience said that my lecture made him want …
Feb
09
The Dirty Dozen: Top 12 Foods To Eat Organic
Organic is important for both your health and the Earth, and organic is about much more than just food. But organic is more expensive. To help maximize your buck, you can focus your organic shopping on the foods that have the heaviest levels of pesticides. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), consumers can reduce …
Feb
08
Meatless Monday #20: Lemon & Rosemary Risotto
I love lemon and I love rosemary, so this is one of my favorites! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 5 cups vegetable stock (~3 cans) 2-3 lemons 1 small onion 2 tbs rosemary (either fresh or dried) olive oil Directions: 1. Squeeze the juice from 2-3 lemons (depending on how much you like lemon …
Feb
05
Super Bowl
I’m not exactly a football fan, but that certainly doesn’t stop me from attending (or throwing) Super Bowl parties. Since football parties demand “manly” snacks, sometimes vegetarian options are few and far between (like the celery sticks that are between the hot wings, or the biscuits between the pigs in a blanket). So, here are …
