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“…Polenta with wild mushrooms hazelnuts and figs recipe..”
“…A delicious vegan main course well worth the elaborate preparation..” (ed:..of course a whoar-search-engine ‘vegan recipie’ query.. ..will turn up a cornucopia of vegan recipies..including gourmet thai/japanese etc.. ..enjoy..!..) go to source/story>>> Polenta with wild mushrooms, hazelnuts and figs recipe … Continue reading
“…Is this the end of meat?…”
“…These days, fake flesh looks – and tastes – just like the real thing. Kate Burt visits the first ‘vegetarian butcher’ – - and asks, are the omnivore’s days numbered?..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Is this the end of meat? … Continue reading
“…Mobs poised to hit conscious cafes…”
“…A carrotmob – or ‘reverse boycott’ of fair trade cafes is hitting three small businesses this weekend, with hundreds of customers set to arrive at once. Three cafes are steeling themselves for the arrival of a ‘Carrotmob’ of customers this … Continue reading
“…Florence – Nurse Shark – Becomes Vegetarian Following Surgery…” (photos..))
“..A nurse shark at the Birmingham National Sea Life Center in England appears to have become the world’s first vegetarian shark – - after developing a palate for heads of lettuce and other veggies – TreeHugger reports..” go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
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“…Beating back obesity…”
“…America’s weight problem is only getting worse. Here’s how we can fix it..” go to source/story>>> Beating back obesity – Obesity – Salon.com.
“…Vegetarians: We’re not just feckless hippies…”
“..I’m 35 years old and I became a vegetarian at the beginning of this year as a new year’s resolution. It all came rather suddenly and a bit unexpectedly – (to myself as well as others). I had always found … Continue reading
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“…Gross Ingredients In Processed Foods…”
“…First it was pink slime. Then it was crushed cochineal beetles in your favorite strawberry-flavored Starbucks drinks. Briefly it was tuna scrape. And any day now – it’s going to be meat glue. More than ever before – - it … Continue reading
“…Eating Badly: 7 Consequences Of Fast Food..”
“..”We shall have to count the many hidden costs of what we are doing,” the environmentalist Rachel Carson told a congressional committee in 1963. Carson was speaking about the dangers of pesticides. I feel the same thing could be said … Continue reading
“…How to make the most of milk…”
“…Why stick to dairy, says Raymond Blanc – - when other varieties from rice to coconut make puddings and sauces so delicious?..” go to source/story>>> How to make the most of milk – Features – Food & Drink – The … Continue reading
“…British firm suspends funding for Chinese foie gras factory..”
“…Creek Project Investments says it will investigate animal welfare concerns raised by the public over the project..” go to source/story>>> British firm suspends funding for Chinese foie gras factory | World news | The Guardian.
cruelties at pig-farm..
“..Piglets are haphazardly swung in circles – sows are beaten – and animals squirm with untreated abscesses – - in new footage alleging animal abuse at a Wyoming pig breeding facility. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), an … Continue reading
“…Processed Food: 9 Nasty Truths About The Meals You Eat…” (photos..)
“..Thanks to factory farming’s massive economies of scale – a lot of food today is disgusting or cruel or disgusting and cruel. Just when people stopped talking about cantaloupes with deadly listeria – “pink slime” hit the news. And just … Continue reading
“…Activists cry foul over French delicacy…”
“…A French restaurant in Wellington is being hounded by activists protesting against its popular foie gras starter. Placard-wielding animal-rights protesters have taunted Le Canard restaurant in Thorndon every weekend for more than six months, its owners say. Foie gras is … Continue reading
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“…An eco-pioneer’s final words…”
“…The visionary author of “Ecotopia,” who died in April – - warns of dark times ahead – - but sees a path through the decay…” go to source/story>>> An eco-pioneer’s final words – Environment – Salon.com.
“…Is “Meat Glue” As Gross As It Sounds?…”
“…Broadcast news and social-media sites have been aflame with reports about something called “meat glue.” “If you were disturbed to hear about ‘pink slime’ in your burger, you’ll want to know about ‘meat glue,’ because a fat, rare-cooked filet mignon … Continue reading
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“…Growth in slaughter of non-stunned animals is ‘unacceptable’..”
“…A former president of the British Veterinary Association claims that meat producers have increased the number of animals slaughtered according to religious principles – without prior stunning – - because it is commercially advantageous for them to do so. Professor … Continue reading
“…It’s Okay to Eat Sardines…Right?…”
“..Sardines are considered a sustainable seafood – one of the few fish you can eat guilt-free – right? Well, not exactly. Forage fish like sardines and anchovies are the key players in huge but delicate food webs known as wasp-waist … Continue reading
“…Bill Maher: Celebrating 20 Years of Free the Animals…”
“…For those of you who didn’t read the book when it first came out 20 years ago, Free the Animals is written like a novel you might take to the beach or on a plane, but it’s meaty and juicy … Continue reading
“…New Zealand has a “heart-breaking” record on animal abuse, say vets – even as the country tops a list of households with pets…”
“…Dr Wayne Ricketts, veterinary resource manager at the Veterinary Association, said cats and dogs being left to starve – and even the Wellsford massacre of 33 dogs were “just the tip of the iceberg” of pet abuse. Vets were “sickened” … Continue reading
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“…NZ horse is meat in Europe…”
“…Hundreds, even thousands, of thoroughbred horses that don’t win races are sent to be butchered for the dinner tables of Europe – partly because their owners can’t afford to keep them. NZ Thoroughbred Racing says the fates of about 1000 … Continue reading
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“…Mindful eating: How to think more and eat less…” (ed:..of course the most ‘mindful eating’ is not eating anything with a face..eh..?..)
“..There is another way – and it’s called mindful eating – - a meditative approach to consumption with roots in Buddhist teachings – and a growing following among those who give more thought to food. I’m about to try it … Continue reading
“…John Robbins: Pink Slime and Mad Cow Disease: Coming to a Burger Near You…”
“…Burger lovers are not having an easy time lately. Last month, news broke that the USDA’s National School Lunch Program had recently purchased seven million pounds of something delectably called “pink slime.” Soon thereafter, news reports trumpeted that pink slime … Continue reading
“…Fast food giant Burger King is moving to cage-free pork and eggs in the United States, but the franchise continues to use only battery hen eggs in New Zealand…”
“…In the European Union it already uses only cage-free eggs. Spokeswoman Rachael Allison said Burger King would be investigating the use of cage-free eggs in New Zealand. Of the 960 million eggs produced in New Zealand each year only 12 … Continue reading
“…Surprisingly Calcium-Rich Foods That Aren’t Milk…”
“..But whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free or just don’t like the taste of milk – - the truth is that it isn’t the only way to work toward your 1,000-a-day. We gathered some of the most calcium-rich foods out there … Continue reading
“…Environmental Movement at a Crossroads…”
“..Forty-two years after the first Earth Day the biggest environmental task – changing our economic system – - still lies just ahead…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Earth Day 2012: Environmental Movement at a Crossroads | Visions | AlterNet.
“…Avocado oil linked to anti-ageing…”
“..Avocado oil may have anti-ageing properties like those attributed to olive oil, say researchers. Fat pressed from the exotic fruit could be a potent weapon against conditions such as heart disease and cancer, it is claimed. Avocado oil is similar … Continue reading
“…Bill Maher Blasts Republicans Over Pink Slime…” (video..))
“…Pink slime: it’s what’s for dinner. On Friday’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher blasted Republicans for being “at war with common sense,” – - for not only refusing to admit that pink slime in our meat is bad – - but … Continue reading
“…Quiz: Test Your Vegan I.Q…”
“…Do you prefer broccoli to barbecue? Quinoa to quiche? Whether you are a vegan, a vegetarian or a devoted carnivore – - most of us have a lot to learn about plant-based eating…” go to source/story>>> Quiz: Test Your Vegan … Continue reading
“…Kathy Freston: The 7-Day Lean Challenge…”
“..What I’m here to tell you is that weight loss doesn’t have to be hard! That’s why I wrote The Lean: A Revolutionary (and Simple!) 30-Day Plan for Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss – - and that’s why today I am … Continue reading
“…The man who eats live animals…”
“..For all that, I found Cole personable, considered and humane. His videos are a stark and shocking reminder that all of our food choices are based on culture and prejudice. And it seems objectively less cruel to kill a scorpion … Continue reading
safe (save animals from exploitation) in open warfare with duck hunters..on the waikato river..
(ed:..this is from 2009…and is worth a watch.. .i wonder if they did it again..?..) go to source/story>>> Unusual duck shooting protest makes shooters angry – YouTube.
“…Kathy Freston: An Apple a Day Melts the Pounds Away!…”
“…Here’s the secret to weight loss: It’s all about crowding out, not cutting out. Crowding out is a term used in nutritional circles to describe how to eat in a healthy way so that you never even have the chance … Continue reading
“…Pig Makes Friends With Dog…” (video..)
(ed:..heh..!..) go to source/story>>> Pig Makes Friends With Dog (VIDEO).
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“…7 Bizarre Foods You’ll Be Eating In The Future…” (photos..)
“…Back in 1932, Winston Churchill predicted that we’d be eating lab-grown meat within 50 years. The Bulldog was way off – but he will be vindicated before long. It’s pretty well established that our cow-pig-sheep addiction eats up too much … Continue reading
“…Baboon Reading Skills: Research Shows Baboons Can Learn To Spot Real Words…”
“…Dan the baboon sits in front of a computer screen. The letters BRRU pop up. With a quick and almost dismissive tap, the monkey signals it’s not a word. Correct. Next comes, ITCS. Again, not a word. Finally KITE comes … Continue reading
“…Why I Decided To Go Vegan…”
“…When I was 12, I first made the decision to go vegetarian after a co-star’s line “I don’t eat anything with a face” suddenly shocked me into reality. I had never thought about it like that before. Up until then, … Continue reading
“…The insider’s guide to cancer prevention…”
“..These experts spend their lives fighting cancer. They have heard every tip, sensible or not – for how to avoid it. They tell Oliver Laughland how their lifestyles have changed as a result.. The colorectal specialist: Robert Steele, 60, professor … Continue reading
“…Essential Questions About ‘Pink Slime’ Answered…”
“…The “pink slime” furor gets curiouser and curiouser. It’s hard to keep up but here’s (a) summary of where we are with this for the moment…” go to source/story>>> Essential Questions About ‘Pink Slime’ Answered | AlterNet.
“…Breast Cancer Survival May Improve With Vegetable Consumption…”
“…A new study points to the positive role that all cruciferous veggies — like cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale and cabbage — can play in improving survival and recurrence rates associated with breast cancer. In the study, presented Tuesday at the … Continue reading
“…Iowa governor calls for probe of how ‘smear campaign’ of ‘pink slime’ started…”
“…Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad called Monday for a Congressional investigation into how what he called “a smear campaign” against the meat product commonly called “pink slime” got started. The company that makes the product, South Dakota-based Beef Products Inc., announced … Continue reading