As a member of the pharmacy profession, I can become very discouraged by the standard medical approach of using medications to treat the symptoms of diseases that are caused largely by lifestyle choices. That is why I am so excited and encouraged by recent reports of doctors who are treating patients by “dispensing” produce. Standard […]
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Thesis: Pure and Affordable
If you were to name the essential qualities of a good beauty product, what would be on your list? Vegan, cruelty-free, organic? How about hand-made in the US? And affordable? How about all of the above? With a little bit of searching and label-reading, you’ll find products that fit the items on your list. But […]
Where Have All the Vegan Yogis Gone?
Over the past few years, I have attended several yoga teacher trainings and retreats. I have been surprised and disheartened to often find myself being the only vegan present. Since many of the writers who inspired my veganism, such as Steve Ross and Sharon Gannon, are yogis who ascribe to the philosophy of ahimsa (non-harming)—a […]
Interview Series: Élise Desaulniers, Author of Cash Cow
A popular and respected blogger in Québec, Canada, Élise Desaulniers is a food ethics and animal rights advocate who is also interested in public policy, philosophy, and feminism. In her new book Cash Cow: Ten Myths About the Dairy Industry, she takes a hard look at the dairy industry, and how it has persuaded the […]
Everyone’s Favorite Black Bean Chili from Cook the Pantry by Robin Robertson
This is my go-to chili recipe. If I have cooked lentils on hand, I use them instead of the Soy Curls. You can also add some dark red kidney beans, if you like, to change things up a bit. If using Soy Curls, place them in a heatproof bowl with enough hot water to cover […]