Animals Used for Food

Sophie Monk Poses Nude to Promote Vegetarianism

Australian pop singing sensation and actor Sophie Monk is as compassionate as she is beautiful.

A Big Fat Catholic Vegetarian Wedding

I was so excited when I was invited to my friend’s wedding in Southern Italy a couple of years ago. My friend was vegetarian and had been for many …

Hong Kong’s Vegan Delights

Visiting Hong Kong for only two days left me with some tough decisions regarding what I should and shouldn’t do with my limited time. One place I was very …

Off the Beaten Path—A Guide to Vegan Backpacking

Setting out for a round-the-world backpacking trip? Hitting the open road with a map and your hiking boots? There are a lot of people who think that backpacking, or …

Be the Perfect Vegan Dinner Guest

Vegans are often easy to please when it comes to catering because our main concern is that whatever is served is free of animal products. Of course, that doesn’t …

Will Work for Tofu: My China Experience

When the idea of moving to China hit me, the first thing I thought of was tofu! I was excited by the prospect of an ancient history of vegetarian …

Would You Like Breast Cancer With That?

If breast cancer runs rampant in your family tree, you might want to think twice about eating fast-food—especially grilled chicken. In an October issue of Toxicology, researchers at Imperial …

Book Review: Skinny Bitch in the Kitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin

When Skinny Bitch was first published, it quickly earned a spot on The New York Times bestseller list. And it goes without saying that it sold a lot of …

Some Screams Can’t Be Heard

Bullying and other forms of violence don’t just happen in schoolyards and alleys—they also happen every day in kitchens around the world. Fish killed for food are often skinned …

Food in Review: Singapore’s VeganBurg

I’ve been on a plant-based diet for more than 15 years, and during that time, I’ve seen cruelty-free dining options transform from salads and plain rice to vegetarian versions …