Archive for April 2009

 


Jamaican Black Bean Stew

Apr 30th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Recipes

This spicy and hot meal is perfect for a colder day. But notice that it will take a longer time to prepare as the beans need to be soaked overnight.



Shelter Animals Need You

Apr 29th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Animal Welfare

Adopt a Pet and Save a Life. Three million healthy and treatable dogs and cats are put down every year in shelters across America. These animals are loving, happy and loyal dogs and cats who ended up in shelters through no fault of their own.



Wearing Wool And Vegans

Apr 28th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Vegetarian & Vegan

If you currently are a vegetarian for ethical reasons, take some time to consider whether or not wearing wool compromises your commitment to end or at least stop contributing to animal suffering.



Green Vegetable Juices – Your Key to Greater Health and Vitality

Apr 27th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Food & Drink

Did you know that drinking fresh green vegetable juices every day is one of the greatest secrets of slim and radiantly healthy people?In fact, green juices will feed your body with an abundance of vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting antioxidants. These fresh and nutrient-rich juices will also help to heal and restore your energy and youthfulness.



Mulberry & Golden Berry Chutney

Apr 24th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Cooking Videos

Ani Phyo shows how to make a vegan, raw food recipe using tangy golden berries mixed with sweet mulberries, a hint of Indian spices and fresh cilantro. A fast, easy, nutritious, delicious raw food. No cooking, simply process and serve.



Hearty Lentil Casserole

Apr 23rd, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Recipes

This well-filled meal is not only healthy but also very tasty.



Life Behind Bars: The Sad Truth About Factory Farming

Apr 22nd, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Animal Welfare

This video from Farm Sanctuary documents animal suffering caused by confinement and industrialized farms.



Vegetarianism and Your Health

Apr 21st, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Vegetarian & Vegan

Well-planned vegan and lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy and lactation. Appropriately planned vegan and lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets satisfy nutrient needs of infants, children, and adolescents and promote normal growth.



Top Nine Restaurant Chains for Vegetarians

Apr 20th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Food & Drink

According to a Vegetarian Resource Group Zogby poll, when eating out, 6.7% of the U.S. population always chooses vegetarian meals, while 40.3% of Americans sometimes order a dish without meat, fish or fowl. So, for all these customers, what are the top restaurant chains for vegetarians?



5 minute easy veggie bruschetta recipe

Apr 17th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Cooking Videos

A 5 minute easy veggie bruschetta for all those who are hungry.