One of the most popular Thanksgiving dishes is, of course, turkey. But while traditional, there are many reasons to boycott the meat this holiday season. Every year, 46 million turkeys are killed for Thanksgiving, and most of them will have been raised in cramped, industrialized, pollutive factory farm conditions. In fact, research suggests that more … [Read more…]
One of the most popular Thanksgiving dishes is, of course, turkey. But while traditional, there are many reasons to boycott the meat this holiday season. Every year, 46 million turkeys are killed for Thanksgiving, and most of them will have been raised in cramped, industrialized, pollutive factory farm conditions. In fact, research suggests that more … [Read more…]
A global shift toward plant-based food systems can do a lot of good for human and planetary health. One recent Oxford University study found that diets rich in plant-based foods reduced greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water pollution by 75 percent compared to high meat-consuming diets. This research complements a study published around the … [Read more…]
At this year’s American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition, a critical issue was brought to light concerning the sources from which parents are obtaining information about milk alternatives for their young children. The research, “Milk Mania: Analyzing Online Information and Perception regarding Milk Alternatives for Toddlers,” conducted at the Walter E. Washington … [Read more…]