She Healed Breast Cancer with Nutrition in 1982, then Won the Iron Man! Chris Wark’s first interview of 2015 is with the incomparable Dr. Ruth Heidrich. She’s the winner of more than 900 trophies, 6 Ironman Triathlons, 8 Senior Olympics Gold Medals, and 67 marathons including Boston, New York, Moscow and The Great Wall of China. She is a World…

by Kristen SeifertStaff Contributor, Neon Tommy Baked chicken breast with broccoli and roasted potatoes, and a spinach salad with walnuts and feta—it was quite a solid meal, and one that was far more symbolic than a cursory glance might indicate. This was my metaphorical Last Supper, and I tasted it slowly and deliberately with a mixture of bittersweet nostalgia and…

by Matt FrazierVegan Marathoner and Author ofthe No Meat Athlete It takes only one word, really: this lifestyle, to me, is a practice. I use the word in the way it’s commonly employed in the context of meditation, yoga, philosophy, or even religion — where “practice” means an activity done for its own sake, something that is not at first…

Fool Any Cookie Connoisseur with TheseHealthy [Vegan] Baking Tricks It’s so much simpler than you can imagine! Look how easy it is to make fabulous vegan cookies with simple vegan replacements for milk, yogurt, chocolate, eggs and butter. Bake it vegan, make it delicious, and although no one will know, the animals and the planet will thank you. Make vegan…

But you probably haven’t heard of Dr. David Jenkins, whose research inspired the aforementioned diets. Formerly seen as a hipster or fringe lifestyle, veganism has gained more traction in recent years. And with Jenkins’ statement, one can only assume that popularity will continue to rise. >>MORE

Good vegan cuisine is appearing everywhere and college campuses are leading the way, making it possible for young students to make healthier, more compassionate food choices every day! College Magazine’s top 10: Wellesley, Wesleyan, University of South Florida – Tampa, University of San Diego, Ohio University, University of Redlands, University of Colorado – Boulder, Warren-Wilson College, Oberlin College.>> READ MORE…

by George Wuerthner Do you know what a Big Mac costs? If you say $2.50 or whatever the current price posted at the McDonald’s restaurant may be, you are vastly under-estimating the real price. That’s because $2.50 does not reflect the genuine cost of production. Every hamburger price tag should include a calculation of animal suffering, human health costs, economic…

Is this a simple question with a tough answer, or a tough question with a simple answer? Don’t miss this easy-to-watch instructional video with an easy-to-understand message. Watch here!

by NonviolenceUnited.org People everywhere are making choices more connected with their values. We are simplifying our lives, buying less and living more because we know that the Earth provides enough to satisfy everyone’s need, but not everyone’s greed. But there is one connected choice that sometimes gets overlooked. It’s one of the most far-reaching personal, practical and ethical choices you…

Whitewash: The Disturbing Truth About Cow’s Milk and Your Health by Joseph Keon North Americans are some of the least healthy people on Earth. Despite advanced medical care and one of the highest standards of living in the world, one in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and 50 percent of US children are overweight. This…

by Wendy Gabbe Day What an assortment of heavenly treats—all of which are nutritious and, with Wendy’s guidance, super simple to create. All her yummy recipes are gluten-free, low in sugar, low in fat, and loaded with nutritious fruits, whole grains, seeds, nuts and beans, too. Get some sample recipes and read more about Wendy HERE or go HERE to…