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BBC News: Israeli veganism takes root in land of milk and honey
BBC News article by By Erica Chernofsky On a typical evening at Nanuchka, a popular Georgian restaurant in the middle of Israel’s bustling Tel Aviv, music fills the air and alcohol flows freely. Until a few years ago, Nanuchka was just a conventional Georgian pub serving traditional food like khachapuri, a cheesy bread, and khinkali, a […]
Is Fish Oil Harmful or Helpful? The New York Times Investigates…
Correspondent Gillian Findlay investigates the scientific claims about fish oil, a popular supplement, in an exclusive video by the PBS series “Frontline” in collaboration with The New York Times.
Online Petition Calling on BBC to Create Ethical Food Show
A new petition has been launched, addressed to: BBC TRUST, BBC AUDIENCE SERVICES, BBC DIRECTOR-GENERAL TONY HALL, MARK LINSEY – CONTROLLER ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSIONING, TESSA FINCH – HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, calling on the BBC to: Introduce a prime-time vegan, vegetarian and ethical cooking show with its own chefs, exciting recipes and dedicated programming content. […]
Sales of processed meats in Israel have slumped following the World Health Organization cancer warning.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news on 12th January 2016 Meat producer Soglowek lays off 35 employees. Two months after the World Health Organization warned on the cancer-causing dangers of processed meats and sausages, the announcement has hit the industry’s workforce. Sources inform “Globes” that processed meat manufacturers are reducing the workload at their […]
The interfaith Australian Religious Response to Climate Change recommends eating LESS or NO meat
From ARRCC ARRCC believes that our religious values call us to consciously consider the amount of meat we eat, how much we actually need, and what the effects of our meat consumption are. This would, ARRCC believes, lead to a desire to eat less meat. In addition to being a large contribution to climate […]
Coffee shop chain Costa introduces vegan fruit crumble
From Foodbev. Published 4th January 2016 British coffee shop chain Costa will introduce a new vegan fruit crumble to its food offering this year, making it the first chain in the UK to launch a vegan product registered with The Vegan Society’s vegan trademark. The […]
Veganuary campaign expects 50,000 people to join host of celebrities
Article originally published on the Guardian website here. First no shaving, then no booze: now meat and dairy face the chop. Veganuary campaign expects 50,000 people to join the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Romesh Ranganathan and Sara Pascoe for a month free of animal products. In the beginning, there was Movember. Then there was Stoptober. Now […]
Coconut, Spinach and Thai Basil Pesto
Coconut, Spinach and Thai Basil Pesto Recipe Type: Dip Cuisine: Thai Author: CoYo Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 1-2 people Pesto is given a fresh and creamy twist thanks to coconut milk yoghurt. This recipe can be used in salads, as a sauce, or a delicious way to liven up a […]
The best high-protein vegan meat alternatives in the supermarket
By Deni Kirkova, from the Metro. Published 2nd January 2016 Whether you’ve gone vegan for January or for life, you’ll want to know what you can swap for flesh in your sandwiches, curries and salads. Instead of meat and fish you’ll want to opt for decent high-protein alternatives in your weekly supermarket shop. From tofu […]
United States’ First-Ever Vegan Butcher Shop to Open January 23rd in Minnesota
By The Vegan Herald, published on January 2nd 2016. On January 23rd, The Herbivorous Butcher will open at 507 First Ave in Minneapolis, Minnesota, roughly a year after founders of the shop raised over $60,000 through a successful Kickstarter campaign. The shop is being […]