It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Karen Davis, PhD.  After a long illness, she passed away peacefully on the morning of November 4, 2023 at the UPC sanctuary surrounded by her beloved birds. She has been a leading figure in the Animal Rights movement, passionately, tirelessly and unapologetically advocating for the birds. She…

Veganism has grown significantly in popularity over recent years. With it, the demand for delicious and nutritious alternatives to meat and dairy products has surged. Here are 5 of the best vegan alternatives to meat and dairy with health benefits backed up by science. Plant-based alternatives have evolved significantly. For decades, vegans had to rummage through specialty aisles in grocery…

Vegan food app HappyCow has released its list of the world’s top vegan cities HappyCow has announced its list of the top 20 vegan cities in the world, with London and Berlin once again leading the way. The ratings come from a combination of criteria, including the number of vegan restaurants and vegan-friendly businesses, their densities in each city, and the growth of each year-over-year. The final…

“Every burger, nugget, and filet served at McDonald’s was once part of a thinking, feeling being who valued their life, just as we value ours,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA encourages everyone to see the individuals behind the entrées and eat vegan in 2024 and beyond.” Billions of cows and chickens live short, miserable lives in the U.S. meat…

The environmental costs of factory farming—such as global warming, pollution, and diminished biodiversity—are too great for these facilities to continue dominating our food system. Thanks to undercover investigations, documentaries, and other educational efforts, the plight of animals in the factory farming industry is becoming increasingly clear. Less widely known, however, are the environmental impacts of these facilities. Whether it’s polluting…

A banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times theprotein, twice the carbohydrate, three times thephosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, andtwice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich inpotassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe it’s time to…

When Dani Taylor first worked up to the courage to start bodybuilding nearly two decades ago, people scoffed at the idea that she could build muscle on a plant-based diet. When Dani Taylor first worked up to the courage to start bodybuilding nearly two decades ago, people scoffed at the idea that she could build muscle on a plant-based diet. “People were saying ‘Vegan…

Uncover the top 6 nutritious vegan meals that offer a perfect blend of health and taste. Uncover the top 6nutritious vegan meals that offer a perfect blend of health and taste. These plant-based delights will satisfy your palate and provide essential nourishment for your body. In recent years, the popularity of veganism has soared, driven by concerns about personal health and the…

In this era of movie sequels and remakes, a question sparked during my annual viewing of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” What would Clarence the angel show George Bailey today? In my reimagining of the film for 2024, I made the protagonist vegan. That way, audiences could witness the profound positive ripple effect that one person can have on the planet…

Adopting a vegan diet can drop the household food bill by as much as 16%, potentially saving $500 or more per year. Veganism is widely recognized as a more environmentally sustainable, healthy, and ethical dietary choice. Now, “cost saving” can be added to this list. Minimize Substitutes Mock meat, dairy, and eggs are the plant-based versions of the animal alternatives.…

Whether it’s animal welfare or environmental concerns that are motivating your lifestyle shift, veganism has never been more popular. Veganuary sees hundreds of thousands going vegan every January, as part of a month-long challenge. But where to begin? You likely have a thousand questions (and doubts) and are unsure if it’s the right lifestyle for you – or if you…