After being disappointed by Oprah’s veganism show, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Dr. Oz’s veganism show, which aired yesterday… IT WAS AMAZING! Dr. Oz featured the documentary Forks Over Knives, which will be in theaters in May. The movie is based on the research from The China Study, which is a very comprehensive study on …
Nov
09
Scandal: The USDA’s Conflict Over Cheese
This front-page New York Times expose on how the government is pushing dairy (while at the same time supposedly shunning saturated fat and obesity) is causing quite a stir. Dairy Management, a marketing and promotion agency created by the USDA to push more dairy down our throats, is doing an excellent job. According to the …
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 …
Oct
05
Meatless Monday #3: Mac & Not Cheese
Disclaimer: I typically stick with very easy meals that take 10 minutes or less and don’t require ingredients I’ve never heard of or will never use again. However, this Mac & Not Cheese is so worth the time and crazy ingredients that I will surely use again, making this dish over and over. In a food …
