Did you buy Skechers toning shoes in hopes of getting a Brooke Burke bod? If so, you may be eligible for a refund. Read More
A new paper in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that black pepper has the power to fight fat and may help treat obesity. But can this common kitchen spice really help you whittle your waist? Read More
Last month we reported that a vegan barrista discovered that Starbucks uses cochineal extract in some of their red-hued menu offerings. How is the mega-coffee company responding to customer pressure to stop using the the bug-derived food coloring? Read More
Not that you should need an excuse to take your family to the park, the National Park Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and protecting our nation’s parks and connecting kids to nature, is holding its second annual National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 19. Here’s more on the event and how you can sign up to be counted in the national tally of families who love our local, state, and national parks. Read More
Wouldn’t you love to have raw food recipes and information at your fingertips without having to surf the Internet? You can! Renowned raw food chef and author Matthew Kenney now has an app for you! Read More
If you equate vending machines with processed junk food unsuitable to health-conscious diets, we’ve got great news for you! Read More
The gorgeous spring weather means more time outdoors and for many of us the time of year to travel to our country’s awe-inspiring national parks. It is also the perfect opportunity to think about the welfare of our parks. There are threats to the parks and to their funding that are negatively impacting wildlife and the water and air quality. What can we do? Enjoy the free admission into our national parks this month during National Park Week. Then, join park preservation programs and get involved in restoration projects. Here’s what leading granola bar brand Nature Valley is doing. Read More
Show the world your vegan baking skills and register to win a Crystal Blue KitchenAid Mixer and an exclusive collection of Rodelle baking ingredients. Rodelle and KitchenAid are pleased to announce the first ever Scrumptious Spring Sweepstakes. Read More
A couple of years ago, vegans were pleased when Starbucks changed its frappuccino mix so that the ingredients were dairy-free. However, taking out the dairy didn’t make one of their frappuccinos vegan-friendly. Read More
Last year I wrote about how to be good to the bees, and one of the ways is to avoid insecticides. Why? Honeybees have been suffering colony collapse disorder and new research into the cause of massive bee die-offs indicates it is related to insecticides coming from corn seeds. Read More
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