Category Archives: Vegetarianism

Three Percent of Americans are Vegetarian

The results of an online poll conducted by The Vegetarian Resource Group indicate that three percent of U.S. adults never eat meat, poultry and fish/seafood. About one-third to one-fourth of those vegetarians (one percent of the U.S. adult population) also never eat … Continue reading

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Are You a “Meat Eating” Vegetarian?

The conversation usually goes something a bit like this: “Yeah, I’m a vegetarian.” “But that looks like fish you’re eating.” “Oh yeah, I eat fish.” Immediate questioning will usual follow and occasionally heated debate as the “vegetarian” and their interrogator … Continue reading

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Natalie Portman Goes Vegan

Natalie Portman is known for her vegetarian diet and her role in the Star Wars films– but now, the star says, she’s become not only vegan, but a an activist for the lifestyle. “Some things are just wrong,” she wrote … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Being Kept Alive By Pig

 A vegetarian teenager from Scotland, who was suffering from a rare cardiac condition, is now being kept alive by a pig’s heart valve.   Robyn Cairney, 18, of Ruckazie, Glasgow was diagnosed with aortic stenosis and regurgitation after she collapsed … Continue reading

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Losing Weight on a Vegan Diet

    Going vegan is great way to lose weight and will most definitely give you results. Scientific studies show that obesity and excess weight are far less prevalent in populations following a plant-based diet.  In a recent study of more … Continue reading

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