by Janice Stanger, Ph.D., Author, The Perfect Formula Diet You likely have noticed the growing popularity of plant-based foods. Restaurants offer meat-free burgers and cow-free milk.  Supermarkets are well-stocked with tasty plant versions of chicken, fish, and cheese. Why is this happening, and how can a plant-based diet benefit you and your family? First, some definitions. A plant-based diet is a pattern…

You’ll Never Go Fishing After Reading This. Fishing is damaging to animals, the environment, and your health. We’re convinced that after you read this article, you’ll want to toss your rod and reel in the nearest dumpster. Read more about: Do fish feel pain? Is it a bad idea to teach kids to fish? Does catch and release harm fish?…

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Veganism isn’t a distant finish line achieved by only the most committed of animal advocates. It doesn’t require a long journey or baby steps. It only requires the decision that you no longer wish to participate in the exploitation of animals.  In a nutshell, vegans don’t use animals for food, clothing, entertainment or other purposes because vegans believe animals matter…

If only people knew how smart and lovable they can be. Chickens enjoy being together in small flocks, sunning, dustbathing, and scratching in the soil for food. A mother hen will tenderly and even fiercely protect her young brood, driving off predators and sheltering her little chicks beneath her wings. The rooster proudly keeps watch over the flock. He alerts…

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Quotations for activists for the causes of Human Rights, Animal Rights, and the Environment.  “By Ethical Conduct toward all creatures, we enter into a spiritual relationship with the universe.” Albert Schweitzer “I have from an early age abjured the use of meat, and the time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they…

By tracing the evolution of this practice, third-year student Tabaza learned that in Jordan and Lebanon, the historical appeal of plant-based diets derived from their curative potential and wide availability. WHO:  Penn third-year Zaid Tabaza became a vegan in 2021. Though the idea interested him long before that, he didn’t consider it possible for his life. “I’m from Amman, Jordan, and food…

Ahimsa Lights the Way. Vegan is … a grassroots nonviolent revolution fueled by independent thought. Each person has the ability to contribute to reaching the tipping point at which this concept becomes held by the majority.  Vegan is … the pillars of ahimsa integrated into your daily life. Ahimsa is not just nonharming but a commitment to creating positive action…

Envision the possibility to enhance your physical and emotional well-being through ancient and modern medicine, allowing yourself to heal, grow and discover your best self. Does the hustle and bustle of everyday life have you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and run down? Radiant Collective Center for Creative Wellness offers a warm, cozy, and inspiring environment to commit to your physical and emotional well-being. Renew your mind,…

By Mathew Davis Many people are still unfamiliar with the silk industry and the ethical issues that are associated with it. After all, they’re only insects, right? And how cruel could the industry be? The answers may surprise you. >>MORE