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Fish and Chimps: PETA Europe’s Blog
Jail and Dog Ban for “Key Player” in Dogfighting Ring
“Still Suckling Milk From Mummy’s Breast?”
NSFW: Roast Pork Pics
Warning: Dogs ‘Boil’ In Hot Cars
Michael Jackson’s Protest of Seal Killing Lives On
PETA ‘Seal’ Attacks Giant Maple Syrup ‘Bottle’
Carnivorous Robot: “Pleased to Eat You”
King of Pop’s First Hit Could Help Rats
Turkey Abusers Convicted: One Jailed!
Britain’s Next Top Designer?
World Vegetarian And Vegan News
Chilli Cook Off – Brick Lane
Swine Flu Mutates – H1N1- Terminator 10
Michael Jackson – Vegetarian – NOT
Meatless Monday : Meat Free Monday Goes Global
Healthy Vegan recipe DVD
Meat Free Monday – Launch
Meat Eaters Now Killed Sea Too
Vegan Recipes – Vegan Cookbook
Animals Count Political Party
The Vegan Society Japan
ivu-veg-news at Yahoo! Groups
(UK) Fish’s off… Heather Mills gets high and mighty as her vegan c
[Daily Mail] Heather Mills went fishing for attention today by risking life and limb to climb up on the roof of her controversial new vegan café – which
(US/il) Vegetarian food at Taste of Chicago
As the sole vegetarian representative of the Tribune’s Taste-test crew, I was skeptical about my inaugural visit to the gluttonous gala. Would there be
(US/oh) Increasing dead zones in oceans could be avoided with a vege
[Cincinnati Vegetarian Examiner] The term ?dead zone? often brings to mind one of those some-what humorous Verizon Wireless commercials. However, there is
Please visit http://www.meatoutmondays.org/current.htm to take a peek at the current edition of FARM’s Meatout Mondays e-newsletter. This issue features a
(US/ca) LA vegan restaurants tainting vegan food
[Vegan Examiner] We assume specialty vegan restaurants in big cities like Los Angeles are looking out for us vegans, making sure our food is cruelty-free and
(AU) Vegan diet leads to less dense bones
Vegans have lower bone densities than non-vegans, say Australian researchers. But the news isn’t all bad, with the study finding an animal-free diet doesn’t
Fw: Russian authorities reject draft law on cruelty to animals
Turkey Abusers Convicted of Cruelty in Landmark Case
United Poultry Concerns 1 July 2009 Turkey Abusers Convicted of Cruelty in Landmark Case “The scenes show stomach-turning brutality.” – The New York Times A
(US) Are humans superior to animals?
[Vegan Examiner] That humans are supposedly “superior” to animals is a common bland moral argument for the exploitation of animals. However the idea of
(US) When vegan restaurants use eggs
[Mother Nature Network - opinion] Some L.A. vegan restaurants get called out for using fake meat that contains milk and egg products … In case you hadn?t
[Mother Nature Network - opinion] Some L.A. vegan restaurants get called out for using fake meat that contains milk and egg products … In case you hadn?t
Capped For Victory: The story of a racing industry victim
The March issue of leading equine magazine Your Horse featured a four-page article entitled ‘Fit, Healthy and Being Slaughtered’. Animal Aid provided much of the so…
Pancreatic cancer linked to animal products
A recent study, reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those who had the most animal fats in their diet had a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
One of the researchers wrote: ‘We observed positive…
Ask your MP to help ban production of birds for shooting
David Taylor MP has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM 1684) calling for a ban on the production of birds for ‘sport’ shooting.
It is vital that…
Congratulations Hadleigh Town Council!
Animal Aid has today issued heartfelt thanks to Hadleigh Town Council for taking the progressive decision to adopt our Compassionate Charter in its entirety, showing themselves to be at the forefront of ethical local governance.
Animal Aid&rs…
Meat – destroying the Amazon
Following a recently published Greenpeace report, which details a three-year investigation into cattle farms that are destroying vast areas of the Amazon rainforest, Brazilian authorities are seeking compensation from Brazilian firms that supply Tesco,…
More controversy over religious slaughter
The government’s official welfare advisory body, the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC), has published a new report on the slaughter of farmed animals – in this case poultry – and media attention, predictably, has focused on its comments relatin…
Appleby Horse Fair – Time to Call a Halt to this Festival of Animal Abuse
Appleby Horse Fair takes place every June and attracts some 30,000 visitors who come to see horses being paraded, raced and bathed, and to get a taste of what they think is a Romany tradition that supposedly dates back to 1685.
The reality of…
Jacko Completes Walk for the Animals 2009
Thank you to everyone who attended Animal Aid’s sixth annual Sponsored Walk for the Animals on London’s Hampstead Heath, and to all of our supporters who sponsored Jacko to cover the 10 km.
The rain stopped at mid…
Lancashire police guilty over stall holders arrest
In May 2007, two Animal Aid supporters were unfairly arrested for ‘obstruction of the highway’ whilst holding a stall in Blackpool for our Primate Day of Action, despite their stall being perfectly legal. The police were heavy-handed and in…
Future of the Worlds Oceans
The planet’s oceans will be celebrated on June 8th for World Oceans Day, which provides an opportunity for people to think about their connection to the oceans and how we as individuals can help to protect them and the diversity of species that…
The planet’s oceans will be celebrated on June 8th for World Oceans Day, which provides an opportunity for people to think about their connection to the oceans and how we as individuals can help to protect them and the diversity of species that…
Fish’s off… Heather Mills gets high and mighty as her vegan café replaces seafood diner
Heather Mills opens her new vegan café – which replaces a popular seafood restaurant.
Historic 1.5 million-strong petition calls for road map to end animal experiments
Largest ever animal protection petition to be submitted to 10 Downing Street.
Medical news: Vegetarian diets prevent disease
The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and adolescents and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
Peanut butter ‘good for the heart’
“Peanut butter wards off heart disease,” the Daily Mail has reported. The newspaper said that peanut butter sandwiches could be the secret to beating heart disease after scientists found that snacking on nuts five days a week can halve the risk of a heart attack.
I don’t eat meat – and look at me
A NORTH Wales vegetarian has slammed a report which claims red meat is a vital source of dietary iron.
New Zealand: Govt rules out further milk safety probe
The New Zealand Government says it won’t honour the previous administration’s plan to convene a group of experts to discuss the safety of A2 milk, relative to “ordinary” A1 milk.
Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, says study
For years, they have boasted of the health benefits of their leafy diets, but now vegetarians have the proof that has so far eluded them: when it comes to cancer risks, they have the edge on carnivores.
Eat red meat just three times a week, says World Wildlife Fund
Packs of red meat should carry warning labels advising shoppers to ration themselves to three portions a week, amid controversial claims that livestock production is killing the planet.
Cancer incidence in British vegetarians
Conclusion: The incidence of some cancers may be lower in fish eaters and vegetarians than in meat eaters.
The Effect of a Plant-Based Low-Carbohydrate (”Eco-Atkins”) Diet on Body Weight and Blood Lipid Concentrations in Hyperlipidemic Subjects
A low-carbohydrate plant-based diet has lipid-lowering advantages over a high-carbohydrate, low-fat weight-loss diet in improving heart disease risk factors not seen with conventional low-fat diets with animal products.
A low-carbohydrate plant-based diet has lipid-lowering advantages over a high-carbohydrate, low-fat weight-loss diet in improving heart disease risk factors not seen with conventional low-fat diets with animal products.
Adopt from animal shelters
Please consider the importance of adopting a pet from the animal shelters instead of from pet stores.
Animal Activists Want ‘Lucky’ Moved
Bachman said the sanctuary will give Lucky, who has lived at the San Antonio Zoo since 1962, a place to have a home that is not cramped.
Vegetarian finds niche as butcher
“I don’t eat anything that has eyeballs,” he said. “Noodles don’t have eyeballs. Broccoli doesn’t have eyeballs. I suppose potatoes have eyes, but they are OK.”
Protesters outside of Stampede Grounds
On Thursday, CTV News reported on the Humane Society of Canada’s request to the CRTC to ban all broadcasting of rodeo events.
Google News – vegetarian, vegan
On Thursday, CTV News reported on the Humane Society of Canada’s request to the CRTC to ban all broadcasting of rodeo events.
Newsflash: Vegetarian/vegan diets are healthful according to the ADA – Examiner.com
 MSN Philippines News | Newsflash: Vegetarian/vegan diets are healthful according to the ADA Examiner.com The July 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association states: It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, … Veggie diet good for health but not bones Vegetarian diet linked to weaker bones Vegan bones a bit less dense |
Fish's off… Heather Mills gets high and mighty as her vegan café … – Daily Mail
 Daily Mail | Fish's off… Heather Mills gets high and mighty as her vegan café … Daily Mail, UK In promoting vegetarian food she is following a similar path to Sir Paul's late wife Linda, who died from breast cancer in 1998. |
David Rainoshek Part I: Creator of Juice Feasting Shares His … – Natural News.com
David Rainoshek Part I: Creator of Juice Feasting Shares His … Natural News.com, AZ And we could talk about the spectrum of diet if you want, the spectrum of diet goes from fast-food, to Standard American, to vegetarian…no, fast-food, Standard American, whole foods, vegetarian, vegan, and then raw vegan. Plant-based is what we are … |
Red, Ride and Green: A Very Vegan 4th of July – Examiner.com
 Examiner.com | Red, Ride and Green: A Very Vegan 4th of July Examiner.com The difference is Arizonans are riding for a $1 discount on 4th of July menu items at Green, the New American Vegetarian restaurant in Tempe. |
This just in: Vegetarian diets are fine – Los Angeles Times
This just in: Vegetarian diets are fine Los Angeles Times, CA "It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of … Vegetarian Diets Can Help Prevent Chronic Diseases, American … |
Food: local, organic, humane, heirloom, slow, hormone-free … – Ottawa Citizen
Food: local, organic, humane, heirloom, slow, hormone-free … Ottawa Citizen, Canada Even though at the time he was working on his popular book, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, he did not vow to go vegan. Indeed, he was "not willing to give up one of life's basic pleasures" — meat. But neither was he willing to simply take up the … |
Neatloaf: A Tasty Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free Fake Meatloaf – Eat. Drink. Better.
Neatloaf: A Tasty Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free Fake Meatloaf Eat. Drink. Better. One of my favorite places to eat in town is Jyoti-Bihanga, a tasty vegetarian/vegan restaurant run by the Sri Chinmoy folks. |
DIY foodies catering to LA's indie scene – Los Angeles Times
 Los Angeles Times | DIY foodies catering to LA's indie scene Los Angeles Times, CA Diva Dompe and Amanda Brown (left) of Crops and Rawbers, a raw and vegan catering group. Crops and Rawbers and other caterers keep LA's underground art and music scene fed with vegetarian, vegan, raw and other healthful dishes. |
Vegetarian finds niche as butcher – The Tennessean
Vegetarian finds niche as butcher The Tennessean, TN "I'm not legalistic about being a vegetarian." Hooper is not a vegan, someone who has completely sworn off all animal products. |
PCRM Responds to New Study on Eating Habits and Bone Density – PCRM
PCRM Responds to New Study on Eating Habits and Bone Density PCRM, DC WASHINGTON—A study was published in the July 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on vegetarian diets and bone density. |