Scientists and nutritionists have long debated the importance and health benefits that eating organic begets. According to the Organic Consumer’s Association, eating organic foods, especially raw fruits and vegetables, offers a substantial amount of benefits that eating non-organic does not; so, is eating organic better for you? The Association reports that organic produce contain higher [...]
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It’s about that time of year again, fall is in the air. Sweaters are coming out and so are fall boots. Pumpkin spice lattes are the new norm when you go to Starbucks and it may soon be time to dust off your down comforter. The chilly weather brings an array of hot foods and [...]
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Summer is slowly fading into the short days of fall and before we know it we will have to dust off our winter boots and leather gloves. Fall means not only apple picking and pumpkin-spiced soy lattes but also holiday travel. It means trekking large suitcases across the country (and sometimes the world) to visit [...]
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White Alligator Trailer It is an unfortunate fact of life that we all must be labeled and put into boxes. There are the boxes we have to check off on any given form such as our gender or how much money we make. Sometimes the questions are easy: How tall are you? What color are [...]
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In life-altering news, life-altering that is if you live in India, McDonald’s (the worldwide king of fast food establishments best known for its artery-clogging, all-meat patties) is opening its first all-vegetarian outlets in two northern Indian cities. McDonald’s has chosen Amritsar and Katra, major pilgrimage sites for Sikhs and Hindus respectively, to host the new [...]
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Any parent knows that packing school lunches can be a challenge. I remember looking longingly at my classmates Zebra Cakes and Capri Suns when I was forced to eat bananas and 100% juice. I am eternally grateful for my mother’s healthy choices now and know that, if I ever have children, they will be forced [...]
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While it’s true that Detroit, Michigan may be best known for its rappers (like Eminem) and its fledgling but once robust auto industry, it can now add vegetarian paradise to its résumé. The all new Topsoil vegan and vegetarian restaurant is set to open its doors this fall in downtown Detroit. The Detroit hot spot, Russell Street Deli will launch the new Topsoil, a quick [...]
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It may be the most magical place on earth but for vegans and vegetarians Disney World can feel restricting and leave us starving. Mickey Mouse and friends may be cute little animals running around happy as the masses they entertain, while herbivores have slim pickings when it comes to lunch time. Thankfully, someone paid attention [...]
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You probably know her best as the lovable ditzy, blonde who spews “Whatever” at anything she dislikes but Alicia Silverstone is no one trick pony. Alicia has been a Hollywood actress for almost three decades, she got her start at age six in modeling and commercials. She quickly gained roles in beloved shows like the [...]
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It may seem like these days no one pays much mind to elephant poaching in this country or internationally. These days’ animal rights activists seem to focus on ending cruel slaughter practices and saving dogs from being put down in animal shelters. It goes without saying that any type of action to end animal [...]
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