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Vegetarianism as Environmental Movement

by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

This article and its accompanying source delve deeply into the progresive realization that raising and feeding livestock animals as food for meat-eaters is taking its toll on Mother Earth. There are a host of issues that “the raising and feeding” is bringing to the forefront including water pollution, air pollution, land degradation, and other environmental ailments swept under the rug that the majority of the population doesn’t know about. Vegetarians everywhere should feel good knowing we are contributing positively to the world we live-in and we are environmental activists in our own right simply by adopting a vegetarian diet. This article is a must read for anyone interested in a greener life.



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Freebies from Peta (stickers are involved)

by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

Peta 2 is giving away free dvd, info, and stickers C’mon one cannot pass up free stickers, right? On another note, i have created a for folks (especially vegetarian newbies) to keep tabs on their daily nutrient intake, feel free to pass the link on to others.

The Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie

by on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Whether for an energy kick or a nutrition boost, smoothies are a great snack and are easy, quick, and inexpensive to incorporate in your daily diet.This recipe calls for a mix of fresh and frozen fruit, flaxseeds, and whey protein powder for an optimum fitness punch. Be sure to combine different fruits for different tastes and textures. Smoothies can make a great breakfast replacement, afternoon pick-me up snack, or just anytime you want a quick and nutritious drink. Read on for recipe details.

Mars Bar, Once Again Vegetarian Friendly.

by on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

The vegetarian community has rallied and won a big one. Their will be no animal product added to Mars Bars or their other chocolate bars. The manufacturer, under pressure from the Veg Society and over 6,000 angry but chocolate-loving vegetarians, has retracted the decision to add calve stomach to their products. Major victory for meat-free lovers everywhere.

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Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blogs Showcase

by on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

I come across a delicious mix of vegetarian and vegan food blogs on a daily basis and i want to briefly showcase some of them today. Many of these bloggers are skilled photographers in their own right and they regularly present wonderful, unique, and many times low-calorie vegetarian or vegan recipes with the accompanying pics. Here are some Mexican, Southern, and European influenced vegetarian and/ or vegan recipes. I’ll try and showcase scrumptious meat-free food blogs every week. Bon Appetite!