Over 500,000 people have pledged to try a vegan diet this January
Scientists have long stressed that having a plant-based diet is one of the most impactful things an individual can do to fight climate change. That’s why we’re happy to see that a record number of people have pledged to try a vegan diet this January, as part of the Veganuary challenge. The Read More...
Students vote to ban lamb and beef from Oxford dining halls
Oxford University has always prided itself on being an educational leader in the UK, but its students have felt that the school “has shown a lack of leadership” when it comes to “addressing climate change.” Taking matters into their own hands, Oxford’s student union just passed a motion Read More...
Meat-loving Germany is quickly becoming vegetarian
Germany is famous for its schnitzels, sausage, and currywurst, so it may come as surprise to you that Germans are rapidly cutting down on their meat consumption. But that's exactly what's happening, according to teams of researchers from Berlin, Bath, and Franche-Comté in eastern France. The Read More...
How to make a healthier, tastier cup of coffee
There’s really nothing like a cup of coffee in the morning, giving you comfort and a boost of energy to start off your day. With that said, there are ways to enhance your morning cup of Joe, both in terms of taste and health benefits. Here are 7 tips from MindBodyGreen that will help you elevate Read More...
Your guide to vegetarian and vegan-approved sources of B12
When people decide to pursue a vegetarian or vegan diet, a primary concern is getting enough B12. Most people get this essential nutrient from animal-based foods like meat, dairy, and eggs, but fortunately, there are vegetarian and vegan-approved foods that are also rich sources of B12. Here are Read More...
Just attempting a plant-based diet can help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the highest risk factors for heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases. As a result, researchers are actively seeking lifestyle interventions to limit its damaging effects and lower blood pressure over time. While fully plant-based and vegan diets Read More...
The unbelievably simple way to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half
If we all swapped beef burgers and bacon sandwiches for vegetarian alternatives most of the week, we could cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half. So say the scientists behind a new study published in Nature, who predicted that in 2050, sticking to a plant-based diet, with just one portion Read More...