In a study that compared the satiability of beans and peas to veal and pork, it was found that the plant-based meal is more filling. “Recent nutrition recommendations advocate a reduction in protein from animal sources (pork, beef) because of environmental concerns”, begins the study’s abstract. “Instead, protein from vegetable sources (beans, peas) should be …

A new study is one of the first to examine the health consequences of an entirely plant-based diet for canines. The DOGG Canine-Nutrition Company recently announced the results of their veterinarian-guided feeding trial. The study included 20 dogs placed on a “fresh, pure, whole, plant-based diet”. For all of these canines it was found that …

A new study published in the journal The Royal Society has found that pigs have unique personality traits that allow them to be optimists or pessimists. These results suggest that “judgement in non-human animals is similar to humans, incorporating aspects of stable personality traits and more transient mood states.” In humans, “mood and personality interact …

A new study published in the Journal of Urology, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health, has found that the blood of those following a vegan diet is almost eight times more effective at combating prostate cancer cells than the blood of those following a typical American diet that includes the regular …

Olive Garden isn’t exactly known for being vegan friendly, with their popular salad dressing riddled with dairy and a menu filled with meat and cheese. However, despite what many people might think, Olive Garden’s famous breadsticks are entirely vegan. Rejoice! Olive Garden actually has a guide on their website for what on their menu is …

A new study conducted by Ipsos MORI, and commissioned by the Vegan Society and Vegan Life Magazine, has found that there are over half a million people following a vegan diet in Britain, an over 350% increase over the past decade. According to the study – the largest of its kind ever conducted in Britain …

Although not impossible, finding vegan marshmallows is a challenge, especially if you live outside of big cities like Seattle and San Francisco. However, Trader Joe’s has made a big move in making this task easier by offering their own brand of vegan marshmallows. Even better, 10 ounce bags retail at just $2.99, considerably lower than …

There have been a plethora of vegetarian and vegan studies released in recent months, showing the vast and diverse benefits of following a plant-based diet. Below is a list of the most eye-opening and potentially mind-changing of these studies, in no particular order.   Study: Veganism Could Save Millions of Lives Annually, Prevent Trillions of …

Americans are switching from Dairy-based milks to plant-based milks such as almond milk at a rapid pace, according to a new report by Nielsen. “In fact, almond milk is now America’s favorite milk substitute, boasting sales growth of 250% over the past five years”, according to the report. “During that same period, however, the total …

Italy’s first all-vegan kindergarten is now officially open in the city of Milan. “We love and respect all animals, so we do not use any food originated from their exploitation (not only meat and fish, but also eggs, dairy and honey)”, Naturà told the Italian news outlet La Stampa Chronicles. “Our dishes are therefore 100% vegan.” …

In a scene that seems like it’s right out of a Pixar movie, an octopus at the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier has found freedom after escaping from his tank, scurrying across the floor, and finding his way into the Pacific Ocean through a nearby drain. According to Rob Yarral, the aquarium’s manager, …

A new invest group has been formed to help give a boost of momentum to the already rapidly growing vegan food market. New Crop Capital, a “specialized private venture capital fund”, has already raised over $25 million in capital with investments to companies such as Gelzen, which makes vegan gelatin, and Beyond Meats, which makes …

San Francisco now has an entirely vegan and gluten-free bakery in the newly opened Wholesome Bakery, located at 3376 18th St. between Mission and Capp. Products by the Wholesome Bakery can be found in two dozen stores throughout San Francisco and Berkley, but the new San Fran-based Wholesome Bakery is the company’s first brick-and-mortar bakery.

Iran – following Greece, Mexico, the Netherlands, Belgium and Bolivia – has officially banned wild animal circuses across each of its 31 states. The move, which was made this week by the nation’s Department of Environment, will lead to the immediately closure of at least 13 wild animal circuses across the country. The move – …

In a move to help ensure that animal rights is at the forefront of the nation’s political conversation, the Green Party of the United States (GPUS) has agreed to establish an Animal Rights Committee. The decision to create the Animal Rights Committee within the party was made by the GPUS National Committee, which voted 67 …

The Armani Group – a leading produer of high-end clothing, with billions of dollars in annual revenue – has announced that they’ll be ending the use of animal fur in all of their products by the fall/winter 2016 season. The move is being made in agreement with the Fur Free Alliance. “I am pleased to …

On Tuesday, March 22, officials in Barcelona’s economic commission held a vote for the city to become “a friend of vegan and vegetarian culture.” The motion, put forth by the Catalan Republican Left, received support from Barcelona en Comú group currently in power, the Catalan Socialists, the Convergència party, and the leftist CUP. Two other …

If the world were to follow a plant-based diet and avoided the consumption of meat and other animal-based products such as milk and eggs, there would be over 8 million fewer annual deaths by 2050, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In addition, trillions of dollars …

A study published in the journal Animal Cognition, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health, has found that cows are able to effectively recognize familiar faces when viewing photographs, an indication that they’re much more intelligent than most people give them credit for. “Here, we present two experiments aimed at testing the …

Recently Hampton Creek, the makers of the popular Just Mayor brand of vegan mayonaise, announced that they’ll soon be releasing a line of vegan salad dressings, cookies, cookie doughs, cake mixes, muffin mixes and pancake mixes, all of which will soon be available in stores nationwide. Now, the company has announced the full scope of …

Musician Stevie Wonder has revealed – in an interview with AOL – has revealed that he’s been vegan for two years; he became vegan for environmental reasons, as well as health reasons. “I’ve been a vegan for two years, so that’s helped my already good-looking self”, the good-humored Wonder said. He notes that he encourages …

A month after the United States’ first vegan butcher shop – The Herbivorous Butcher – opened its door in Minnesota, a second vegan butcher shop and deli has emerged in Berkley, California. The Butcher’s Vegan Son, owned by sibling team Peter Fikaris and Christina Stobing, features a large menu of vegan meats and cheeses that …

Model and actress Pamela Anderson, working in conjunction with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), is attempting to get Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to begin serving entirely vegan meals at prisons across the state. The move, according to Anderson, would save the state hundreds of thousands of much-needed dollars in a …

Nice Vice Creamer, the first vegan creamery in Vancouver, Canada, is now officially open. The creamery, which offers entirely vegan, 100% organic ice cream, features flavors such as Lemonhead, Tripped out Tropical, Blueberry Sage, Strawberry Fiend Forever, Chocoholics Anonymous, Cookie Dough and Match Avocado, among others. The creamery is ran by the same people who …

Hampton Creek, makers of the increasingly popular vegan mayonnaise line Just Mayo, has announced that it has a plethora of new products in the works, including some releasing later this month. On their Facebook page, the company confirmed that Just Cookie Dough – which is entirely vegan, as is all of Hampton Creek’s products – …

The world’s first entirely vegan chain of supermarkets – Veganz – will be making its way to the U.S. later this year, with the first to open in Portland, Oregon. Veganz currently has two stores open in Berlin, Germany, as well as locations in Hamburg, Munic, and Frankfurt. Jan Bredack, founder of Veganz and author …

Each year millions of male chicks are grounded up alive by the commercial egg industry, due to them not being able to produce eggs. Now, in a historic move, Germany has become the first country in the world to ban this abhorrent practice. According to Metro, there are roughly 45 million chicks killed through this …

Trader Joe’s recently released their 2015 Customer Choice Award winners, and vegan products won big. In addition to the overall top product – Speculoos Cookie Butter – being vegan, Soy Chorizo won in the category of “Meat/Meatless”, even though it went up against Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon and every variety of chicken sausage (Meatless Meatballs …

A 10-year study with over 25,000 participants published in the most recent issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that a diet high in flavinoid-rich foods, such as fruit, can reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction. For the study, researchers “conducted a prospective study among 25,096 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up …

The Herbivorous Butcher, the first vegan butcher shop in the United States, opened on Saturday, January 23rd at 11AM in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a long line of customers waiting outside. Some of the items sold during the shop’s first weekend include Korean ribs, smoky house ribs, pastrami, porterhouse steak, porchetta, deli turkey and a variety …

By Nicolette Treat It’s been speculated for quite some time that what we eat can affect how we think and act. Recently a group of scientists got together to research this idea to determine if there is any validity to it. The group conducted a study – published by the U.S National Institute of Health …

A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic published in the Journal of Pediatrics stated that a vegan, plant based diet was more effective in reducing factors such as weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels than the diet recommended by the American Heart Association. All of these factors are related to cardiovascular risks and can help …

In a huge victory for the rights of those following a plant-based diet, the Human Rights Commission of Ontario has ruled that veganism is a human right that should be legally protected from discrimination under law similar to how religious beliefs are protected. The definition of “creed” in Ontario’s Human Rights Code has been modified …