With the recent debate between Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama reaching beyond the mere caviling typical of everyday political discussion, one subject was absent: the senators’ positions on animal rights. The optimist in all of us might wish to believe that there is simply nothing to discuss, addressing animal welfare is essential to civilized society.In … [Read more…]
Due to a great stroke of good luck, the world is full of sweet and tasty fruits for us humans to enjoy. Depending on where you live, certain fruits are always within reach. But what about those weird, exotic-looking fruits that you don’t even know the name of, let alone tried? I am fortunate to have spent … [Read more…]
The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is headed by a vegetarian. IPCC chief Rajendra Pachauri highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes to help slow down global warming. And what changes should we make? He encourages all of us to 1) Don’t eat meat 2) Ride a bicycle or walk 3) Purchase only things we really … [Read more…]
Here is yet another good reason not to consume meat and dairy products: According to this article by the Washington Post, the FDA and the European Food Safety Authority are about to allow the sale of meat and milk from cloned animals. Additionally, there is no way that the consumer will know if a product came from … [Read more…]
Have you tried drinking one of nature’s finest beverages yet? If not, you should seriously consider taking the gulp and joining the growing number of people who drink wheatgrass juice. The benefits of wheatgrass juice vary widely depending on who you ask. Some say it provides the body with many nutrients and vitamins. Others claim … [Read more…]
It’s amazing how time rolls on. Here we are at the end of 2007. It’s been a pretty intense year for a lot of people with many heavy challenges. This seems to be the case for us, and for many people we know. Yet also, 2007 allowed for many good things to happen as well. … [Read more…]