After all the buzz about Clinton’s vegan diet, Wolf Blitzer invited two of the doctors Clinton mentioned to describe this “miracle diet” in more detail. (They’re totally stealing my thunder on my upcoming post about heart disease, but I have a feeling you’ll trust them more than you’ll trust me, so I’m cool with that.) …
Sep
28
Sep
28
Dire Situation
Americans are in dire need of medical assistance. Heart Disease - Heart disease is the most likely reason you’ll die. It is the number one cause of death in the US. – Heart disease kills more Americans than the next four fatal diseases combined. – One in every two Americans will die from heart disease or …
Sep
24
Update on Genetically Modified Salmon
I’ve been following the FDA’s hearings about the approval of genetically modified salmon for human consumption. And I’m excited to tell you that it was NOT approved. However, it was also NOT not approved. (Tricky double negative there.) The FDA “failed to reach a conclusion” on the matter (and has declined to set a timetable …
Sep
22
Bill Clinton Goes Vegan!
This morning on CNN, I saw a clip of Wolf Blitzer asking Bill Clinton how he lost 24 pounds. His answer was fantastic. Watch the clip below: Here’s a transcript for those who can’t watch the video for whatever reason: Blitzer: How did you lose so much weight? What kind of diet are you on? …
Sep
20
Meatless Monday #40: Stuffed Zucchini and Other Finger Foods!
A delayed post this Monday morning because we didn’t have any internet over the weekend! Pictures coming as soon as our internet at home is back up! Saturday night we had some friends over to watch the Texas v. Texas Tech game which is a big rivalry in our household since I am a UT …
Sep
17
Thoughts on The Meat Dress
I wasn’t planning on posting anything about Lady Gaga’s meat dress, but after being asked my opinion on it several times, I’ve decided to make my official statement. Let me start out by saying that I like Lady Gaga. I like her music, I like her non-conformist attitude, I like that she is over the …
Sep
13
Meatless Monday #39: Pinto Bean Pasta
This recipe is from The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook (which was given to me by Caitlin & Ben – thanks guys!) (PS – The links to this cookbook are affiliate links, which means that if you buy the book through this link, I get a few measley cents. Any money earned from affiliate links …
Sep
11
ACT NOW: Help Stop Genetically Modified Salmon
Not long ago, I posted about Frankenfish – genetically modified salmon that grow twice as fast as natural salmon. On September 19th, the FDA is meeting to discuss the approval of these GE (genetically engineered) salmon for human consumption. If approved, this would no doubt open the flood gates to allow all types of genetic …
Sep
10
Why I Am Vegan: Walter Bond’s Story
I found this story via Once Upon A Vegan. “Why I am vegan” By Walter Bond In the winter of 1995, when I was 19 years old, I got a job with a company by the name of Dakota Mechanical. We built slaughter-houses in the Midwest, mainly in Iowa. The state of Iowa is the …
Sep
09
Why Our Agricultural Empire Will Fall
In the midst of an obesity epidemic, surrounded by super-sized meals, and backed by half a century of agricultural overabundance, it’s hard to imagine the possibility of a food shortage. But while the US continues to overindulge, the rest of the world is facing a global food crisis. The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture …
