People of all backgrounds are vegetarians, and within the African-American community some people deserve recognition for their contributions to the veggie movement. It has been said there are over 1.5 million African-Americans in the U.S. who are vegetarian, so it is vital to have leaders who can guide this growing population.
Bryant Terry is one such [...]
I first heard of Marie Oser, best-selling author, writer/producer and host of VegTV 15 years ago. I’d been a vegan for only a few years, and bought one of her vegetarian cookbooks called Luscious Low-fat Desserts to learn how to make sweet things without dairy or eggs.
The mission was accomplished, and years later Oser continues [...]
Whether you’re craving tamales, potato latkes, or something else for the holidays, you’ll find vegan recipes on the website of popular TV show host Ellen DeGeneres, who’s generous in providing veggie-friendly resources for fans. Since putting down the cheeseburgers and steak she loved and going vegan, Ellen has served as a source of nutritional information, [...]
What is minutes from the Bali Hai mountains famous from the movie “South Pacific,” caters to people following vegan diets, and has been visited by the 911 firefighters and the Clintons? Postcards Cafe in Hanalei on the island of Kauai, Hawaii is probably the only place with such a unique claim to fame. You are [...]
Time stated in “Brief History: School Lunches” that 80% of U.S. schools serve lunches with more saturated fat than recommended, and 42% offer no daily fresh fruits or vegetables. Progress is being made, however. This year the government allocated $40 million for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for elementary schools, and on the [...]
Pondering what to buy loved ones for the holidays? Fortunately, in this time of environmental crisis, many innovative products can be found while doing some eco friendly shopping beneficial for both the planet and the animals. Gaiam has been making green household goods for years, like rechargeable batteries and cozy-looking organic bedding.
I bought my nieces [...]