What Women Should Know about Osteoporosis, Kidney Stones, and the Vegetarian Diet
Most people already know the many great benefits of being on a vegetarian diet. Not only can a vegetarian diet help you maintain a leaner body, but it can also help reduce the risks of cancer and heart disease. But Do you know that vegetarian diets can be especially healthy for women? Read on to [...]
The Truth about Chickens Raised as a Source of Food
Have you ever given some thought into the way animals, such as chickens, are raised for human consumption? Chickens that are raised for human consumption aren’t treated very well. In fact, if you think about it, just the thought of raising an animal for the primary purpose of being slaughtered and eaten is rather unsettling. [...]
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
We often hear or read stories about the unethical and inhumane treatment of animals. The problem is, however, not many people are actually moved enough to get out of their chairs and make a difference. Part of the reason for this complacency is because many people feel like they can’t really make a difference in [...]
The Meat We Eat – Meat and Celebrations
In this day and age, many cultures have come to accept and embrace meat as a staple food source. In fact, meat has become such a regular part of the human diet that many of the meals we have during celebrations and holidays consist of meat. Thanksgiving turkeys, Christmas hams, summer barbecues, and New Year [...]
From Vegetarian to Omnivore: Why Man Started Eating Meat
Long before man started eating meat, humans depended on vegetation as a staple diet. Grains, nuts, fruits, and plants were part of the natural diet of man. Today, most people are omnivorous and only become a vegetarian for weight loss purposes. A vegetarian weight loss diet is a far cry from the way things used [...]