Animals Used for Food

Is ‘Halal’ Meat Really Halal?

Islam has always viewed animals as a special part of God’s creation. The Qur’an, the Hadith, and the history of Islamic civilization offer many examples of kindness, mercy, and …

Foodie Fridays: Curried Potato Salad

Tired of traditional potato salad? Try kicking it up a notch with this Indian-inspired take on the classic. Curried Potato Salad 5 medium potatoes (boiled about 20-30 minutes and …

Top 10 Tuesdays: Reasons Not to Eat Nuggets

Chickens are social birds who live together in flocks, often sharing food and nests. They are curious, interesting, and as smart as cats, dogs, and even some primates. Yet, millions …

Foodie Fridays: Bruschetta

This Italian favorite makes a great appetizer or a simple and light lunch. Bruschetta   2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 2 green onions, minced 10 Kalamata or green olives, …

What Would the Devil Protest?

Live export, of course! Outside the Northern Territory’s Parliament House in Darwin, the “devil” himself made an appearance aboveground, this time on behalf of PETA Australia. While we applauded …

Foodie Fridays: Red Onion Marmalade

This exotic “marmalade” is great spread on sandwiches and veggie burgers. If you’re feeling adventurous, try tossing it with pasta and veggies or spreading it on pizza. 4 red …

Calcium–It’s What’s for Dinner (and Dessert and Breakfast)

The following article was written by former PETA US intern Jared Misner. If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how I get my calcium after …

Hong Kong Residents Consume Flame-Retardant Fish

A new study carried out by Hong Kong Baptist University revealed that Hong Kong residents consume more polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)—the same chemical that’s used to make furniture and …

Who Was Stalking Kevin Rudd in Jakarta?

PETA Australia’s “cow,” that’s who! As Australian foreign affairs minister Kevin Rudd arrived at a meeting with Indonesian officials in Jakarta last week, PETA Australia’s bovine activist was there …

Foodie Friday: Silverbeet and Roasted Tomatoes

Silverbeet is a very well-known vegetable throughout the Mediterranean—and with good reason. This vegetable is extremely nutritious, with iron levels second only to spinach! It’s also packed full of …