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By Rachel Krantz When I spotted fellow vegan James Cromwell in line for food at an advance screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, I couldn’t help but try to talk to him. Recently arrested at a protest against SeaWorld, the Babe and Six Feet Under actor is a remarkable environmental and animal activist. […]

By Rachel Krantz At the end of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power, the audience is asked to take the pledge to #BeInconvenient—to keep demanding schools, businesses and towns invest in clean, renewable energy. “If President Trump refuses to lead, Americans will,” the call to action reads, encouraging viewers who want to fight climate change […]

Two years ago, Long Beach resident Genesis Butler took home the title of PETA Kids’ Cutest Vegan Kid—and last month, the 10-year-old became one of the youngest people ever to give a TEDx Talk. In her humor-filled presentation, she reveals why going vegan is the easiest way to help the environment. “I see a lot […]

By Alina Petre People may choose a vegan diet for a variety of reasons, be it for the environment, animal ethics or health. However, some people give the vegan diet a try purely to lose excess weight—and perhaps for good reason. Vegans tend to have lower body mass indexes (BMIs) than the general population and […]

By Kayla McDonell Eggs are incredibly healthy and versatile, making them a popular food for many. They’re especially common in baking, where nearly every recipe calls for them. But for various reasons, some people avoid eggs. Fortunately, there are plenty of replacements you can use instead. This article explores the various ingredients that can be […]

By Rachael Link Tempeh is a fermented soy product that’s a popular vegetarian meat replacement. However, vegetarian or not, it can be a nutritious addition to your diet. High in protein, probiotics and a wide array of vitamins and minerals, tempeh is a versatile ingredient that comes with a variety of health benefits. This article […]

By Kerri-Ann Jennings Dairy foods play a key role in many people’s diets. A number of food products are made from the milk of cows, sheep and goats, including cheese, yogurt, milk, butter and ice cream. But if you can’t or don’t want to eat dairy, you can find nondairy alternatives to these and many […]

Erin from Scotland had already switched to a completely plant-based diet when she asked Bill Nye on the Big Think to explain the science behind her decision to go vegan. “I went vegan after watching documentaries like ‘Before the Flood’ and ‘Cowspiracy,’” Erin said, but she questioned conflicting reports on the amount of global emissions […]