Archive for May, 2010
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Nonvegans Think Differently Than Vegans
“vegetarians and vegans have constantly an higher engagement of empathy related areas while observing negative scenes, independently of the species of the individuals involved”
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Intelligence and Empathy in Vegetarians
A neurological study published last week showed more empathy-related brain function in vegetarians than in meat eaters when both groups were presented with scenes depicting suffering. PsychologyToday.com has published two blog entries this week: one about intelligence in vegetarians, and the other in response to the empathy study.
In evolutionary psychologist Satoshi Kanazawa Kanazawa’s post on [...] -
God Made Animals for Testing
A high ranking official in Malaysia just told the Associated Press:
God created animals for the benefits of human beings. That’s why he created rats and monkeys…We cannot test on human beings. This is the way it has to be. God created monkeys, and some have to be tested.
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E. Coli & Salmonella Cost U.S.A. $3 Billion per Year
The Economic Research Service has calculated the total cost to America for all E. coli 0157 and salmonella cases. Turns out that between medical care costs and lost productivity, E. coli comes in at nearly half a billion dollars a year, and salmonella—which is less lethal but far more common—costs more than $2.6 billion.
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Happy 50th Anniversary to the American Vegan Society!
I wish I had heard about this in time to promote it beforehand: The American Vegan Society celebrated its 50th Anniversary today. Every vegan owes a debt to the Dinshah family for keeping the candle burning during the dark ages. Link.
Spread the word:
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Graham Hill on Becoming a Weekday Vegetarian
Not the greatest ‘go veggie’ talk you’ll ever witness, but still a nice four-minute video to show omnivores who, hearing veganism framed as an all-or-nothing choice, will use the concept as an excuse to do nothing. This talk is also a great reality check for vegans—as Graham Hill makes clear, some omnivores know the [...]
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2 Delicious Low Calorie and Vegetarian Recipes For An Awesome Lunch
Vegetarian Pastitsio vegetable cooking spray 12oz Morningstar Farms Recipe Crumbles or similar product 1cup chopped onion 8oztomato paste 1 3cupwater up to 1 2 cup Salt and pepper to taste 1cup elbow macaroni 6tbl grated Parmesan cheese divided 1 2tsp cinnamon or more to taste 1 4tsp nutmeg optional 12oz evaporated skim milk 1 can 4tsp light butter or margarine 2x eggs lightly beaten Preheat oven …..More on
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Easy Vegetarian Cooking
Easy vegetarian cooking is as simple as taking an individual s favorite recipes and substituting the necessary ingredients to make it easy vegetarian cooking. There are several ways to create easy vegetarian cooking. Individuals can choose what ever way is best for them to create easy vegetarian cooking. Listed here are two recipes for easy vegetarian cooking. Enchilada Bake 12 oz. vegeta…..More on
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Vegetarian Cooking The Whole World Is Turning Vegetaria
Simple vegetarian cooking is the new catchphrase of companies keen on discovering innovative and superior ways to provide people appetizing food with a wonderful aroma and minus any health risks involved. The following are a few tips for simple vegetarian cooking.Now individuals can relish biting into hamburgers once they adopt the simple vegetarian cooking way of life. It is suggested that when…..More on
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Tips For Ovo Lacto Vegetarian Cooking
For individuals who want to replace meat in their ovo lacto vegetarian cooking here are some suggestions. Individuals can choose plant meat substitute as an option. Veggie burgers make a great substitute for ovo lacto vegetarian cooking. Tofu is another great option because it absorbs flavor and goes great with most any sauce. There are two kinds of tofu fresh water packed tofu and silken tofu. …..More on
