Officers follow different paths to physical fitness excellence Jun 13, 2008
Their food choices are strictly dietary, Page said, citing no esoteric beliefs about vegetarianism. He said getting enough protein without eating meat isn't as difficult as it would seem - legumes, nuts and spinach also have protein. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Parents of ill vegan girl may face police Jun 11, 2008
But they aren't talking about vegetarianism, they are talking about being a vegan, which is much harsher on the body and stricter ... Likewise with vegetarianism ... vegetarianism itself is sketchy even, given that a lot of us don't really know what to eat to make up for what we are not getting from meat products. (Times Online)
One writer's view of Chicago versus California food Jun 6, 2008
Of course, vegetarianism, or its less strict off shoot pescatarianism (in which eating fish is allowed) lends itself to the whole concept of neat dining. A medley of steamed vegetables or a piece of broiled fish rarely threatens to leave its mark on clothing. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Finger lickin' tofu: KFC goes vegan Jun 5, 2008
Adventists do not eat shellfish or pork and many strive for vegetarianism as part of a healthier lifestyle. They sell the unchicken (frozen, canned or dried) to anyone, and it's "very, very popular," said Halsey Peat, a church spokesman. (Globe and Mail)
* Here's the beef... on giving up meat Jun 3, 2008
Day 1 (Monday): Jumped into vegetarianism with gusto, which included spending considerable time in natural food stores purchasing organic tortillas and mixed grains, stocking the fridge full of roughage and trawling the Net for recipes. After browsing meal options such as insanely easy vegetarian chili or vegetarian lasagna I realize I can eat exactly what I was eating before today, just by simply subtracting the meat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paul McCartney: honorary Doctor of Yale Univ. May 28, 2008
McCartney is also an advocate for music education, vegetarianism and animal rights. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Conservative Books Just In Time For Summer May 26, 2008
My personal favorite: the female friend of Edgar Allan Poe who sampled every crackpot lefty lifestyle available in early 19th Century America in turn, from feminist free love to militant vegetarianism until, finally, she tried spiritualism -- at which point Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier appeared to her in a s;ance, and she became a conservative Catholic for the rest of her life. Flynn treats us to dozens of sad but true stories and draws lessons from them along the way. (Human Events Online)
Top 10 Unhealthy Vegetarian Snacks May 24, 2008
So check out these indulgent vegetarian and vegan snacks and prove to your friends that vegetarianism isn t just for health nuts anymore. Top Unhealthy Vegetarian Snacks. (Suite101.com)
When will you die? May 20, 2008
- The website congratulated me on my vegetarianism and reminded me of the litany of health benefits associated with skipping meat, such as lower risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Though no one knows with certainty the day or the hour we will die, we do have a say how we live. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Barrymore Follows Car After Hit-And-Run May 14, 2008
Luckily, you can still reap the benefits of vegetarianism by trying "flexitarianism" on for size. . (WNBC.com, NY)
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Delivers Aid to Cyclone Survivors in Myanmar May 12, 2008
For over two decades, Supreme Master Ching Hai and her Association have devoted considerable efforts toward providing humanitarian relief to disaster victims and the less fortunate, as well as promoting sustainable lifestyle choices such as vegetarianism (veganism), which benefits our planet and all her inhabitants. This news was exclusively broadcast on Supreme Master Television's Noteworthy News. (PR Newswire)
Meatless Like Me May 9, 2008
Those of us who want to avoid the social nightmare have to hide our vegetarianism like an Oxycontin addiction, because admit it, omnivores: You know nothing about us ... PAGE: 1Related in SlateLaura Shapiro reviewed Tristram Stuart's , about the history of vegetarianism. (Slate)
Baskin-Robbins Co-founder Dies at 90 May 7, 2008
His son is a noted author ("Diet for a New America") and advocate of vegetarianism and natural foods. More from. (Time.com)
Gas prices, Clayton school board May 2, 2008
I flirt with vegetarianism from time to time, and the Ensign has been a vegetarian for five years, so I am reluctant to mock the chicken-activists. Thank goodness someone is politicizing the EPA at least then we will have the chance to vote the idiots out of office (from whichever side you view the issue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Vegetarian and Mormon: A Contradiction? May 2, 2008
In spite of radiating this youthful exuberance, Hatch said there are many stereotypes that come with vegetarianism, from assuming all vegetarians are "crazy liberals" to wondering where they get their protein. "Some people are very critical of vegetarianism, which I think is fine as long as they're willing to love us," Hatch said ... "We have many different motivations for being vegetarians, but overall we feel that people who eat a vegetarian diet will be healthier, and communities that adopt... (The Daily Universe, UT)
PETA offers bounty for test tube meat breakthrough Apr 22, 2008
" The organisation is offering $1 million to the first person to produce commercially viable in vitro meat by 2012. Ms Newkirk says lab-grown meat would also have environmental benefits and would use up fewer resources. So is it possible to produce commercially viable test tube meat? Poul Nielson, from the Bioengineering Institute at the University of Auckland, says it could be possible but would be "several decades off". "At the moment there is an awful lot of research and development that has... (ABC Online)
News Quote Of The Moment "I would urge everyone to think about taking this simple step to help our precious environment and save it for the children of the future." - Sir Paul McCartney on why we should all become vegetarian. Apr 22, 2008
"He said he found it "very surprising" that most major environmental organisations left vegetarianism off their lists of top ways to tackle global warming."Of course there are many powerful businesses which would wish to resist this idea but it is becoming clearer that a simple change in people's lifestyles could make a major difference to our environment," he said."What is interesting is that nowadays it is so easy to become vegetarian and so many people are reducing meat in their diet ... Sir... (Sky News)
Macca loves Earth, passes on Halifax Apr 22, 2008
"The biggest change anyone could make in their own lifestyle would be to become vegetarian," said McCartney, a long-time vegetarian and advocate of vegetarianism. "I would urge everyone to think about taking this simple step to help our precious environment and save it for the children of the future.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
McCartney Urges Vegetarianism To Fight Climate Ills Apr 21, 2008
"The biggest change anyone could make in their own lifestyle would be to become vegetarian," McCartney, a longtime vegetarian and advocate of vegetarianism, said ... McCartney says the amount of land and water used to maintain the meat industry makes it a major contributor to climate change and complains that most environmental groups do not list vegetarianism as one of their top priorities. (Planet Ark, United States)
Miss Florida talks with Yulee students Apr 16, 2008
In addition to asking the same questions that Miss Florida might have been asked by eighth-grade girls in 1960 - where she likes to shop, where she buys her shoes, how her tiara stays on her head - the Yulee girls lobbed some grenades, asking her position on abortion, gay marriage and vegetarianism. "No, I'm not a vegetarian, but I don't believe in animal cruelty," she said to a persistent animal rights advocate. (Florida Times-Union)
U.S. on 'monorail with a cliff at the end,' UA prof warns Apr 14, 2008
I avoid eating meat because vegetarianism saves water and energy. I use compact-fluorescent bulbs in my house. (AZCentral -- News)
Sweet music fish make Apr 10, 2008
"Pescatarian'' is a term I found on the Internet which describes people who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish. Right after I converted from a lifetime of flesh-eating, I described my form of vegetarianism as, "not eating anything that loved its mother. " I do eat dairy products, organic whenever I can, because, with the exception of factory farming, harvesting milk and eggs from cows and chickens treated humanely doesn't end up torturing or killing them. I... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Jane Fonda: Obama! Apr 4, 2008
The Swamp: Jane Fonda: 'Obama. Primary/caucus results. (The Drudge Report)
Very Best Vegetarian Cookbook Ever Mar 30, 2008
Vegetarianism respects the sanctity of lie ... Whether new to vegetarianism or a long time vegetarian, this book will be a delight to all. (Suite101.com)
* Stripping away assumptions Mar 30, 2008
Adams said that feminists were early adopters of vegetarianism. "Back in the '70s, lots of women were saying, `I don't want to be a piece of meat. I'm not going to eat a piece of meat,'" she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paul McCartney Joins PETA Campaign Mar 29, 2008
Celebrities, including former Beatles frontman Paul McCartney, will support a new PETA campaign for vegetarianism with video and print ads ... PETA is an animal rights organization which campaigns for vegetarianism and against animal cruelty in all its forms ... Linda McCartney also created a successful brand of vegetarian frozen foods in the UK. Following Linda McCartney s death, Paul McCartney vowed to continue campaigning for vegetarianism and raise awareness about animal rights on Linda... (Suite101.com)
The Carrot Some Vegans Deplore Mar 28, 2008
She noted that Susan B. Anthony attended a dinner at which the toast was for Total Abstinence, Women s Rights and Vegetarianism ... Ms. Adams added that feminists were early adopters of vegetarianism. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Jamballama, Anyone? Mar 26, 2008
Despite being a "shameless" carnivore, Gold spends a not-small portion of the book addressing vegetarianism and the ethics of eating meat. He declares himself a moral relativist and tries to answer the question "Are Vegetarians the Enemy?" by creating a list of the kinds of vegetarians, complete with made-up Latin translations that haven't been funny since the heyday of Warner Bros. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Purim and vegetarianism Mar 19, 2008
There are many connections between vegetarianism and the Jewish festival of Purim: According to the Talmud, Queen Esther, the heroine of the Purim story, was a vegetarian while she lived in the palace of King Achashverosh ... Today, vegetarianism can be a step toward deliverance from modern problems such as hunger, pollution, and resource scarcities ... Today, a switch to vegetarianism could result in similar changes for many people, since plant-based diets would reduce health problems,... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Hollywood for Spitzer Gal? Mar 19, 2008
A new PETA poster that is promoting vegetarianism features the famed bass player from Liverpool and reads as follows: "Many years ago, I was fishing, and as I was reeling in the poor fish, I realized, I am killing him - all for the passing pleasure it brings me.' Something inside me clicked.". Paul probably wishes something inside him had clicked before he took Heather Mills as his bride. (Newsmax)
The assessment of osteoporosis risk factors in Iranian women compared with Indian women Feb 28, 2008
Pure vegetarianism: (2. 2) and Red meat consumption more than 4 times per week (1. (BioMed Central)
Vegetarianism and ethics go hand in hand Feb 23, 2008
I was surprised by last weeks opinion article, in which Austin Shiner set out to explain vegetarianism (Vegetarianism a choice, not age-old ethics, 2/15/08). Mr. Shiner states that vegetarianism is a direct response to an excess of food and a present-day preoccupation with weight gain and health food ... Dismissing vegetarianism as capricious, Mr. Shiner fails to accurately portray a significant portion of the vegetarian and vegan populations decision to abstain from meat. (Yale Herald, CT)
Selecting a New Room-Mate Feb 22, 2008
Consider living habits such as dietary preferences (vegetarianism and special dietary needs such as nut allergies or gluten intolerance), night owl/early riser preferences, sexual orientation, religious affiliations, smoking habits and alcohol consumption. Even hobbies or interests, such as the need to regularly practice a musical instrument, can cause friction. (Suite101.com)
In California, restaurants to bolster the immune system Feb 21, 2008
First there was vegetarianism, which begot veganism, macrobiotic adherents, raw foodists and something known simply as "the cleanse." Now make way for immunity-enhancement, via your chopped salad and salmon tartar. California has long led the United States in the creation and fortification of urban food ways. (International Herald Tribune)
Vegetarianism a choice, not age-old ethics Feb 17, 2008
My vegetarianism ended three days later when Dads brisket hit the dinner table ... But what place should vegetarianism hold in our modern society ... Morality is but one of many excuses for vegetarianism personal aesthetic preference, health, and (tragically) parental manipulation also play crucial roles. (Yale Herald, CT)
Chicken torturers fired Feb 16, 2008
The group, which promotes vegetarianism and animal welfare, notified the federal agriculture department of its concerns in mid-January, and posted video shot by its investigator online. Both the agriculture department and Tyson said investigations are ongoing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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I do not believe that vegetarianism is wrong ; it is even beneficial to one s health ... And the latest comments do reflect the general misunderstanding towards vegetarianism and veganism ... Vegetarianism is a fad that resemble a cult following. (International Herald Tribune)
More of this story Feb 15, 2008
He performs original raps and spoken-word poems on themes ranging from Judaism to the merits of vegetarianism. Grabbing a fellow performer to be his beat box, Lesser launches into his finale, The Hippie Dance, encouraging the audience to get up and join him. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Editor's Mailbag (Feb. 12) Feb 13, 2008
VH wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:29 AM:" Ms. Olsen, separate your issues please. If you want to do something about the treatment of animals at the slaughterhouse, then address that. But why should schools go strictly vegetarian? Vegetarian options ARE offered (PBdwiches, salad bar), and you could pack your kids lunch if you don't want them to eat beef. But, while I think it is wise to limit beef and higher fat meats in general, I personally think it is difficult to be healthy on a pure vegetarian... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Learning to eat mindfully Feb 11, 2008
The public library and the internet have many resources on fair-trading, the cruelty-free issue (for example, free-range versus battery-hen eggs), and how to move towards vegetarianism. Checklists and question-and-answer type articles can be especially useful, such as Mary Williams guide to. (Suite101.com)
Marcel Siahaan: A sneaker freaker with soul Feb 10, 2008
Marcel converted to vegetarianism following the example of his son three years ago and says he can't live without tofu and broccoli. He also admits to being a bit of a "sneaker freaker" who once owned around 30 pairs of trainers. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Abbatoir workers filmed 'waterboarding' cows Jan 31, 2008
Vegetarianism is so much better ... Forest land is also cleared for agronomy so vegetarianism doesn't get around that issue. (ABC Online)
Chicken plant cruelty alleged Jan 18, 2008
-based company started the investigation after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a nonprofit that promotes vegetarianism and animal welfare, sent an undercover investigator into both plants last fall. PETA put grainy video shot by that investigator online this week, contending it shows plant workers urinating near processing lines, throwing chickens and condoning animal abuse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
PETA takes on Tyson Foods Jan 18, 2008
The organization, which promotes vegetarianism and animal rights, is asking for Tyson to switch to controlled-atmosphere killing, a slaughter method it contends is more humane because it uses an inert gas to kill chickens; to fire employees if they abuse animals; and to hire undercover investigators to monitor plant conditions. The video also urges consumers to go vegetarian. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
We eat what we are Jan 17, 2008
" Athens artist Cheri Wranosky considers the same possibilities, albeit with a cheeky spin - her "Cloning 101" fuses together a cow and a pig at the center, as though the two have emerged from a deranged children's fairy tale. Cows and other farm animals figure in to the show, not surprisingly, with vegetarianism being a hot-button issue when it comes to food. Jocelyn Coutler's "Fois Gras" reminds us of the terrible conditions inflicted on some animals for a delicacy; the sculpture depicts a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
PETA Wants Accused Cannibal to Not Eat Meat Jan 12, 2008
So far, PETA hasn't gotten an answer from the jail, according to Friedrich, who said that PETA jumps on every opportunity it finds to promote vegetarianism because animals have the same needs, desires and senses that people do. "They value companionship, they dream, they play," he said. (Fox News)
Vegetarian group shares eating tips Dec 27, 2007
A new group has set out to expand its members culinary skills and educate others on the healthful benefits of vegetarianism. (427). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The B-Word Book Craze Dec 22, 2007
Reporter Deirdre Donahue noted that the two female authors, Kim Barnouin and Rory Freedman, are moralists of a different stripe: Theyre profane on behalf of extreme vegetarianism ... Reporter Deirdre Donahue noted that the two female authors, Kim Barnouin and Rory Freedman, are moralists of a different stripe: Theyre profane on behalf of extreme vegetarianism. (Townhall.com)
Is the pan mightier than the sword? Dec 6, 2007
In fetishizing vegetarianism as the corollary to living the good life, all the movement manages to do is seem self-righteous. The concerned student can continue to use the tools of activism if the power to change people's dispositions is so very appealing, but this power trip can hardly be called moral or ethical. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Your views: Sickness and health Dec 5, 2007
Clearly, there's nothing more complicated or controversial than diet, and while there are many advantages to being a vegetarian, strict vegetarianism is difficult and arguably not entirely healthy or perfect, often yielding meals that are way too high in simple carbohydrates in relation to protein and fats. Someone should inform the writer that not all fats are bad. (Florida Today)
And Hugo can talk for the animals Dec 3, 2007
Hugo Weaving says he followed his children into vegetarianism ... Hugo Weaving says he followed his children into vegetarianism ... Hugo Weaving says he followed his children into vegetarianism. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sweeter: Give thanks this holiday for freedom of speech Nov 22, 2007
Then there were the rest of the comments about vegetarianism, E.coli and 100 percent organic. I was especially disappointed with ABC's portion of the report that dealt with E.coli. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Neighbours starlet Pippa Black goes green for PETA Nov 21, 2007
NEIGHBOURS starlet Pippa Black has shed her clothes in favour of silverbeet in a new campaign which urges people to "let vegetarianism grow on you". Organised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), it features Black dressed in a full-length gown made of the green leafy vegetable, and wearing a necklace of red chillies. (NEWS.com.au)
Local dietitian offers special programs and services during the holiday season Nov 21, 2007
Popular topics include nutrition for diabetes, heart health, cholesterol, hypertension, vegetarianism, weight management and food allergies. Please call (319)-372-5841 to schedule an appointment. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Mills: Drink rats' milk Nov 21, 2007
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Political Grapevine Nov 20, 2007
The Evening Standard says Mills gave what it called a rant in London's Hyde Park to promote a new billboard ad campaign touting vegetarianism. She suggested there are better alternatives to drinking cow's milk "Why don't we drink rat's milk or cat's milk or dog's milk?". (Fox News)
It's easier to be 'flexitarian' than a vegetarian Nov 14, 2007
And even the notoriously tough pundits at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals support part-time vegetarianism, arguing that if two people cut their meat and fish intake in half, it has the same impact as one person going vegetarian. But perhaps the most compelling reason to spend more mealtime with the vegetable kingdom is culinary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Naked protestor promotes vegetarianism Nov 12, 2007
A protester from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) demonstrates against eating meat on a main street in Hong Kong November 9, 2007 (Xinhuanet, China)
Three's a crowd Nov 11, 2007
As a teenager he took up yoga and discovered vegetarianism, and is now an evangelist for its benefits, including the much lighter environmental demands of a non-meat diet. For him it was a logical progression to decide to have just two children. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sweeter: Livestock industry will have a tough road ahead Nov 9, 2007
This quote comes from the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine that as ABC references to them promotes vegetarianism among other health-conscious behaviors. If I were ABC, I would have stopped with promotes vegetarianism and not relate that lifestyle choice to health-conscious behaviors ... Vegetarianism is a diet that promotes elimination of a food group rather than moderation. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
The law is not a tool to enforce morality Nov 9, 2007
I will happily try to persuade you, and I will seriously listen to your arguments about homosexuality or vegetarianism, for that matter on the Web site or anywhere else. But the law must be neutral on matters of faith and morals. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Heather Mills interview Transcript Nov 1, 2007
I came on here talking about vegetarianism 15 years ago ... And then they want to write that I just suddenly make up vegetarianism to please Paul. (Times Online)
'I'm Trying To Protect Paul' Nov 1, 2007
"I came on here talking about vegetarianism 15 years ago. I sat here and Dr Hilary Jones (GMTV's health and medical adviser) said 'She's crazy, she's talking about wheatgrass and giving up meat and dairy'. And then they want to write that I just suddenly make up vegetarianism to please Paul. You've got footage. Find it, show it."It's just everyone has jumped on the bandwagon. "My sister was crying her eyes out because that awful Jordan and Peter Andre did a joke on Sunday and I've had six... (Sky News)
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Works with Rescue Groups to Aid Those Affected in California Wildfires Oct 28, 2007
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association has been devoting tremendous efforts around the globe in providing humanitarian relief to disaster victims and the less fortunate, and promoting an alternative way of living including vegetarianism and green life styles benefiting our planet and all her inhabitants. This news was aired exclusively on Supreme Master Television's Noteworthy News. (PR Newswire)
Avoiding Fads and Frauds Oct 28, 2007
Vegetarianism is the healthiest way to eat, and will lead to weight loss. This depends on how well planned the diet is. (Suite101.com)
