by Emily Mainquist Emily’s famous vegan desserts are moist, rich, flavorful, and cholesterol-free. They’re easy to make, and taste just as amazing as their non-vegan counterparts, if not better. Many of the recipes in Sweet Vegan are for the vegan, gluten-free, and raw desserts that Emily sells through her company, Emily’s Desserts, in grocery stores, online, and through her kiosks,…

by Zel Allen Holidays inspire everyone to cook, even people who rarely step into the kitchen. Who doesn’t look forward to special festive meals when joining with friends and family to celebrate? Vegan cooking expert, Zel Allen, demonstrates that plant-based holiday foods are as delicious, innovative, and elegant as their hallowed meat-based counterparts. Vegan for the Holidays establishes modern food…

by Shelby JacksonVegetarian Resource Group Intern Starting a vegetarian club in high school is a powerful way to spread the word about the nutritional benefits, animal rights issues and the ecological advantages of vegetarianism. Bringing together individuals with similar ideas and interests makes advocating more enjoyable and productive. When it comes to activism, numbers are important. Every person brings something…

Live Green Go Vegan The connection between the environment and what—or rather, whom—we eat is undeniable. PETA’s video proves that “meat’s not green.”

Feeding Families / Saving Animals A Well-Fed World is an international hunger relief and food security organization advancing plant-based foods and farming to create a sustainable, nourished, and climate-friendly future. AWFW’s mission is to strengthen plant-based feeding and farming solutions for impoverished populations and the world at large, while championing a shift away from the consumption and production of animal-sourced…

Neal Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Soy products are remarkably versatile. Manufacturers have found ways to turn them into soymilk, veggie burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, yogurt–you name it. One day, they’ll probably turn soy into snow tires. Because soy products are so widely consumed, some people have raised the question as to whether they are safe.…

You may find that at your school there are no existing clubs relating to your interests, and chances are you’re not alone! Creating a club at your school is an awesome way to spread awareness of the issues vegan and vegetarian lifestyles aim to address. It’s also a fantastic way to meet like-minded people at your school that care about…

by Karen Davis, United Poultry Concerns The plea for ethical veganism, which rejects the treatment of birds and other animals as a food source, is not rooted in arid adherence to diet or dogma, but in the desire to eliminate the kinds of experiences that using animals for food confers upon beings with feelings. Historically, ethical vegetarianism has rejected the…

• Do you know how much land is used to raise animals for food? • How much water? • The impact on our environment? To put things in even more perspective:It has become apparent that the human appetite for animal flesh is a driving force behind virtually every major category of environmental damage now threatening the human future—deforestation, erosion, fresh…

A Presentation by Sarah Taylor, MBA •  Why did you go vegetarian in the first place? •  How did you transition from vegetarian to vegan? See more FREE excellent presentations here.

by Dr. John McDougall Low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diets are fueling the destruction of human health and our planet Earth. “Low-carbohydrate” means a diet high in animal foods and low in plant foods. Only plants synthesize carbohydrates (sugars). The body parts of animals, including red meat, poultry, seafood, and fish, and eggs, contain no carbohydrates. Animal secretions (like mammalian milk) contain sugars…